Diono Monterey 4DXT vs Maxi-Cosi RodiSport 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

Only the differences are shown.

Diono Monterey 4DXTMaxi-Cosi RodiSport 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster
TypeBoosterBooster
List price$199.99$199.99
Booster weight40–120 lb40–100 lb
Booster height38–63 in43.4–57 in
Seat weight18.3 lb16.8 lbLightest
Width20.5 inNot listed
Head ruleNot listedDO NOT use this booster seat if the top of your child's ears are above the top of the booster seat's headrest; DO NOT use the booster seat if your child's head is less than 5 in. (12.7 cm) below the roof of the car.
Installationautomotive steel LATCH connectors with two easy-adrigid LATCH connectors
Load legNot listedNo
Anti-rebound barNot listedNo
RotatesNot listedNo
Aircraft labelNot certified for aircraftNot certified for aircraft
Expires after8 years10 years

Diono Monterey 4DXT

  • Maker lists automotive steel LATCH connectors and two easy-adjust LATCH straps
  • Maker lists an 11-position headrest and a backrest that expands up to 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
  • Converts to backless booster with detachable back per maker
  • Maker states Diono booster seats are not meant to be used on airplane

Maxi-Cosi RodiSport 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster

  • Maker lists rigid LATCH connectors
  • Maker lists a 7-position one-hand headrest
  • Product weight 16.8 lbs per maker
Ask the meadow

Monterey 4DXT or RodiSport 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 one will my child use longer, the Monterey 4DXT or the RodiSport 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster?

The Diono Monterey 4DXT: it goes booster, up to 120 lb. The RodiSport 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster goes booster, up to 100 lb. The Monterey 4DXT expires after 8 years.

Which is easier to travel with?

Monterey 4DXT: 18.3 lb. RodiSport 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster: 16.8 lb. Neither lists aircraft certification.

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