Cybex Cloud G Pro vs Evenflo Shyft DualRide
The Cloud G Pro is 0.4 in narrower. The Cloud G Pro lists for $0.04 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cybex Cloud G Pro | 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 | 12 lbLightest | 29 lb |
| Width | 17.6 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: manual recommends using it until the child weighs about 11 lbs (5 kg) or about 3 months | Not listed |
| Installation | rigid LATCH, 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 | No | No |
| Harness heights | 12 | 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 | Manual: 'ALWAYS have the Handle in one of the four LOCKED position while using this Child Restraint in a vehicle.' Positions: 1 Carry, 2 Intermediate, 3 Intermediate, 4 Resting. | 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 Cloud G Pro
A Cybex infant carrier with a near-flat recline mode outside the car, rigid LATCH and a load-leg, anti-rebound base.
- Recline mode outside the car
- Load leg and anti-rebound base
- 12-position headrest
- Heavy 12 lb carrier
- 30 lb limit
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
Cloud G Pro 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?
Cloud G Pro: certified for planes, installs without a base, 12 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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