Cybex Eternis S vs Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1
The Extend2Fit 3-in-1 is 0.8 in narrower. The Extend2Fit 3-in-1 lists for $29.96 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cybex Eternis S | Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $299.95 | $269.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–50 lb | 4–50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 17–48 in | Up to 49 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 22–65 lb | 26.5–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 28–49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–120 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 44–57 in | 43–57 in |
| Seat weight | 26 lb | 20.61 lbLightest |
| Width | 19.8 in | 19 inNarrowest |
| Head rule | CHILD'S HEAD MUST BE 2.5 CM (1 IN) OR MORE BELOW THE TOP OF THE HEADREST OR SHELL, WHICHEVER IS TALLER. | Top of head must be 1" (2.5 cm) below the headrest adjustment lever. Forward-facing: Top of child's ears below top of headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Newborn Insert (REAR-FACING ONLY); no weight limit stated | The infant head and body support can only be used for infants 20 lb (9 kg) or less; rear-facing only; body support must be used if shoulders are below the lowest harness setting. |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt | LATCH, seat belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 12 | 10 |
| Recline positions | 6 | 6 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Cybex Eternis S
A non-rotating Cybex all-in-one with a 12-position headrest that goes from rear-facing through high-back booster.
- Rear-facing to 50 lb
- Approved for aircraft use per Cybex
- In-seat recline plus 6 base recline positions
- 19.8 in wide
- 26 lb to carry
Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1
A three-mode all-in-one with a leg-room extension panel that supports rear-facing to 50 lb.
- 50 lb rear-facing limit
- Extension panel adds up to 5 in of rear-facing leg room
- Mid-range price
- No booster-only backless mode
- Wider at 19 in
Eternis S or Extend2Fit 3-in-1?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which one will my child use longer, the Eternis S or the Extend2Fit 3-in-1?
The Cybex Eternis S: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 120 lb. The Extend2Fit 3-in-1 goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 100 lb. The Eternis S expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
Eternis S: certified for planes, 26 lb. Extend2Fit 3-in-1: certified for planes, 20.6 lb.
What does the extra $29.96 for the Eternis S get you?
Per the makers, the Eternis S adds an anti-rebound bar. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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