Cybex Aton G2 Swivel vs Evenflo Shyft DualRide
The Aton G2 Swivel is 0.5 in narrower. The Aton G2 Swivel lists for $0.04 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cybex Aton G2 Swivel | Evenflo Shyft DualRide | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $549.95Lowest price | $549.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 3–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | 15.7–32 in |
| Seat weight | 9 lbLightest | 29 lb |
| Width | 17.5 inNarrowest | 18 in |
| Head rule | Top of child's head is a minimum of 1 in (2.5 cm) below the top of the Infant Car Seat or Headrest, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER. | Top of head at least 25mm (1 in.) below the top of headrest. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Infant Insert included (product page); FAQ recommends use until 11 lbs or about 3 months | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (locking belt) | LockStrong belt-tensioning system and quick connec, LATCH/UAS connectors |
| Load leg | Yes | Not listed |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | Yes | No |
| Harness heights | 11 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Cybex strollers with included adapters; other brands only with their own adapters | Built-in: the infant seat rolls as a stroller on retractable wheels; also compatible with the Evenflo Gold Shyft Travel System per Evenflo |
| Stroller adapters | Other brands: maker says select stroller brands accommodate Cybex infant seats with their own adapters (no list given) | Not listed |
| Handle in the car | Not listed | When traveling in a vehicle, the carry handle MUST be in: United States - ANY locked position. Canada - Stroller Mode ONLY. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | 6 years | Not listed |
Cybex Aton G2 Swivel
The Aton G2 with a 180-degree swivel base, load leg and anti-rebound bar.
- 180-degree swivel base
- Load leg and anti-rebound bar
- 30 lb limit
- List price $549.95
Evenflo Shyft DualRide
An infant car seat and stroller in one unit: the wheels fold out so the carrier rolls like a stroller. Rated 3-30 lb and up to 32 in rear-facing.
- Car seat doubles as a stroller, no separate stroller needed in the early months
- Wheels can stay in the base for a lighter carrier
- SensorSafe Bluetooth alerts
- Heavy compared with ordinary infant carriers (about 29 lb listed product weight for the combo)
- 30 lb limit
Aton G2 Swivel or Shyft DualRide?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
Aton G2 Swivel: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9 lb. Shyft DualRide: certified for planes, 29 lb.
What does the extra $0.04 for the Shyft DualRide get you?
No extra listed feature from the ones we track (load leg, anti-rebound bar, rotation, flame retardants). Compare fabrics, ease of install, and fit in your car. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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