Cybex Aton G2 vs Nuna PIPA rx
The Aton G2 lists for $10.04 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cybex Aton G2 | Nuna PIPA rx | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $399.95Lowest price | $409.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 17–32 in | 16–30 in |
| Seat weight | 9 lb | 7.6 lbLightest |
| Base weight | Not listed | 16.8 lb |
| Width | 17.5 in | 17.5 in |
| Head rule | Top of child's head is a minimum of 2.5 cm (1 in) below the top of the Infant Car Seat or Headrest, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER. | Top of child's head should be at least 1 inch below top of child restraint. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Infant Insert: manual recommends using it until the child weighs about 11 lbs (5 kg) or about 3 months | Organic jersey infant insert; product page FAQ: 'The infant insert should be removed when your child weighs 11 lbs.' |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (locking belt) | LATCH (PIPA RELX base, rigid latch), seat belt, baseless (belt path) |
| Load leg | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 11 | Not listed |
| Recline positions | 4 | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Cybex strollers with included adapters; other brands only with their own adapters | All Nuna strollers with adapters, plus select premium strollers |
| Stroller adapters | Other brands: maker says select stroller brands accommodate Cybex infant seats with their own adapters (no list given) | Nuna adapters for other brands (not listed on page) |
| Handle in the car | Manual: 'ALWAYS have the Handle in one of the five LOCKED position while using this Child Restraint in a vehicle.' Positions: 0 Anti-Rebound (optional), 1 Carry, 2 Intermediate, 3 Intermediate, 4 Resting. | Manual: 'The handle has 3 locked positions (including carry position).' 'Nuna recommends to have the handle in the carry position when in the vehicle.' 'Handle MUST NOT contact the vehicle interior (side of car or seat in front) when installed.' |
| 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
A light Cybex infant carrier with a load-leg base and automatic harness height adjustment through the headrest.
- Load leg
- Light 9 lb carrier
- Flame-retardant-free fabric
- 30 lb limit
- Short 18-month age guideline
Nuna PIPA rx
Nuna infant carrier with the RELX base, which has a steel stability leg and an anti-rebound panel and four recline positions.
- Stability leg and anti-rebound panel on base
- Four recline positions
- Made without added flame-retardant chemicals, per Nuna
- Heavier than the aire models (7.6 lb)
- 30 lb maximum
Ask the meadow
Aton G2 or PIPA rx?
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: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9 lb. PIPA rx: certified for planes, installs without a base, 7.6 lb.
What does the extra $10.04 for the PIPA rx get you?
Per the makers, the PIPA rx adds an anti-rebound bar. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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