Diono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster vs Joie Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster
The Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster is 2.3 in narrower. The Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Diono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster | Joie Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Booster | Booster |
| List price | $109.99 | $99.99Lowest price |
| Booster weight | 40–120 lb | 40–120 lb |
| Booster height | 38–63 in | 43–60 in |
| Seat weight | 10.8 lb | 9 lbLightest |
| Width | 16.3 inNarrowest | 18.6 in |
| Installation | vehicle lap and shoulder belt (high-back), backless mode: do not use unless there is a vehicl | vehicle lap-shoulder belt, lower anchor attachments + vehicle lap-shoulder belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | 2 | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Not certified for aircraft | Not certified for aircraft |
| Expires after | 8 years | 10 years |
Diono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster
- Maker lists conversion to backless booster with shoulder belt positioning clip and carry handle
- Maker lists an 11-position head and backrest and 2 backrest recline positions
- Maker states boosters cannot be used on an airplane
Joie Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster
A belt-positioning booster that runs as a high-back and converts to backless as the child grows.
- High-back and backless modes
- Ten-year life
Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster or Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster?
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?
Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster: 10.8 lb. Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster: 9 lb. Neither lists aircraft certification.
What does the extra $10 for the Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster 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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