Cybex Cloud T vs Orbit Baby G5 Infant
The G5 Infant lists for $99.95 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cybex Cloud T | Orbit Baby G5 Infant | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $649.95 | $550Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 12 lbLightest | 13 lb |
| Width | 17.6 in | Not listed |
| 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. | Not listed |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Infant Insert: manual says use until the child weighs about 5 kg (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 | rigid 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 | No | Yes |
| Harness heights | 12 | Not listed |
| Recline positions | 4 | 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 | 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. | 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 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
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
Cloud T 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?
Cloud T: certified for planes, installs without a base, 12 lb. G5 Infant: certified for planes, installs without a base, 13 lb.
What does the extra $99.95 for the Cloud T get you?
Per the makers, the Cloud T adds a load leg, an anti-rebound bar. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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