Cybex Aton G2 vs UPPAbaby Aria V2
The Aria V2 is 0.5 in narrower. The Aton G2 lists for $0.04 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cybex Aton G2 | UPPAbaby Aria V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $399.95Lowest price | $399.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 17–32 in | Up to 30 in |
| Seat weight | 9 lb | 6 lbLightest |
| Base weight | Not listed | 12.8 lb |
| Width | 17.5 in | 17 inNarrowest |
| 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. | The top of the child's head should not be less than 1" (2.5 cm) from the top of the headrest structure. |
| 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 | 2-piece infant insert (included) for infants between 4 lbs and approximately 9 lbs; continue until fit criteria are met (manual) |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (locking belt) | lower anchors (LATCH) with base, vehicle seat belt lap/shoulder with base, vehicle seat belt lap-belt-only with base, carrier without base (lap/shoulder EU routing) |
| Load leg | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 11 | Not listed |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Cybex strollers with included adapters; other brands only with their own adapters | Vista and Cruz directly |
| Stroller adapters | Other brands: maker says select stroller brands accommodate Cybex infant seats with their own adapters (no list given) | Adapters for Minu and Ridge (UPPAbaby) |
| 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 carry handle must be locked in any five (5) positions when in use: rock stop, store, store, carry (vehicle use), and rebound (vehicle use).' Mandatory in-vehicle positions: (5th) rebound or (4th) carry. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 6 years | 7 years |
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
UPPAbaby Aria V2
UPPAbaby's lighter infant carrier at about 5.9 lb, with a load leg and European belt routing for baseless installs.
- About 5.9 lb carrier
- Load leg
- FAA certified for travel (per the maker)
- 30 lb and 30 in maximums
- Carrier-on-base width 16.8 in listed only in comparison chart
Ask the meadow
Aton G2 or Aria V2?
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. Aria V2: certified for planes, installs without a base, 6 lb.
What does the extra $0.04 for the Aria V2 get you?
Per the makers, the Aria V2 adds an anti-rebound bar. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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