Cybex Aton G2 Swivel vs Orbit Baby G5 Infant
The Aton G2 Swivel lists for $0.05 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cybex Aton G2 Swivel | Orbit Baby G5 Infant | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $549.95Lowest price | $550 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 9 lbLightest | 13 lb |
| Width | 17.5 in | Not listed |
| 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. | Not listed |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Infant Insert included (product page); FAQ recommends use until 11 lbs or about 3 months | Newborn Infant Insert: manual 'can be used from 4-11 lbs. and MUST be removed after 11 lbs.' |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (locking belt) | SmartHub base (StrongArm knob), LATCH compatible, baseless (seat belt) |
| Load leg | Yes | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | Yes | Yes |
| Harness heights | 11 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Cybex strollers with included adapters; other brands only with their own adapters | Orbit G2, G3, X5, O2 strollers; FAQ also lists G5, M, X5 (SmartHub-compatible strollers) |
| Stroller adapters | Other brands: maker says select stroller brands accommodate Cybex infant seats with their own adapters (no list given) | Orbit Baby system adapter for other strollers (orbitbaby.com/products/system-adapter) |
| Handle in the car | Not listed | Soft carrier handle (manual section 'Using the Soft Carrier Handle'); no in-vehicle handle position rule captured |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| 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
Orbit Baby G5 Infant
Orbit's infant carrier that docks into a rotating SmartHub base, so it spins toward the car door for loading. It is heavy for an infant carrier at 13 lb.
- Rotating SmartHub base
- Made without added flame-retardant chemicals, per Orbit
- Certified for aircraft use without the base
- 13 lb carrier is heavy
- List price $550
Aton G2 Swivel or G5 Infant?
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. G5 Infant: certified for planes, installs without a base, 13 lb.
What does the extra $0.05 for the G5 Infant 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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