Cybex Cloud T vs Nuna PIPA aire rx
The PIPA aire rx is 0.1 in narrower. The Cloud T lists for $0.05 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cybex Cloud T | Nuna PIPA aire rx | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $649.95Lowest price | $650 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 30 in |
| Seat weight | 12 lb | 6.2 lbLightest |
| Base weight | Not listed | 16.8 lb |
| Width | 17.6 in | 17.5 inNarrowest |
| Head rule | Top of child's head is at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) 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 says use until the child weighs about 5 kg (11 lbs) or about 3 months | Infant insert plus an additional GOTS organic cotton insert and harness cover set (page); removal weight not stated |
| Installation | rigid LATCH, seat belt, baseless (locking belt) | LATCH (PIPA RELX base, rigid latch), seat belt, baseless (belt path) |
| Load leg | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 12 | 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 |
| 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 a LOCKED position while using this Child Restraint in a vehicle.' Four LOCKED positions: 1 Carrying, 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 Cloud T
Cybex's Platinum infant carrier with full-recline mode outside the car, rigid LATCH and a load-leg, anti-rebound base.
- Full-recline mode outside the car
- Load leg and anti-rebound base
- Highest Cybex infant price
- Heavy 12 lb carrier
Nuna PIPA aire rx
The light aire carrier paired with the RELX base, which adds a telescoping stability leg, an anti-rebound panel and four recline positions.
- Carrier about 6.2 lb without canopy and inserts
- Stability leg and anti-rebound panel
- FAA certified with or without base (per the maker)
- List price $650
- 30 lb maximum
Cloud T or PIPA aire 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?
Cloud T: certified for planes, installs without a base, 12 lb. PIPA aire rx: certified for planes, installs without a base, 6.2 lb.
What does the extra $0.05 for the PIPA aire rx 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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