Diono Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster vs UPPAbaby Alta V2
The Alta V2 is 0.2 in narrower. The Alta V2 lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Diono Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster | UPPAbaby Alta V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Booster | Booster |
| List price | $209.99 | $199.99Lowest price |
| Booster weight | 40–120 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 38–63 in | 38–57 in |
| Seat weight | 16.3 lbLightest | 17 lb |
| Width | 17.7 in | 17.5 inNarrowest |
| Head rule | DO NOT use this child restraint backless unless there is a vehicle headrest for that seating position. | The child's ears MUST be below the top of the booster headrest. |
| Installation | LATCH | Rigid LATCH, seat belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Aircraft label | Not certified for aircraft | Not certified for aircraft |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
| Expires after | 8 years | Not listed |
Diono Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster
High-back belt-positioning booster from Diono with LATCH connectors; the backless mode requires a vehicle headrest.
- Lists a 40-120 lb range
- LATCH connectors for attaching the booster
- Backless use is allowed with a vehicle headrest
- Maker states it cannot be used on an airplane
- Maker's age guidance is only 'typically five years'
UPPAbaby Alta V2
A slim high-back booster with rigid LATCH, a 7-position headrest and one-handed recline.
- Slim 17.5 in profile
- Rigid LATCH
- Fire-retardant-free fabrics and foams
- Max 100 lb
- 17 lb
Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster or Alta V2?
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 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster or the Alta V2?
The Diono Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster: it goes booster, up to 120 lb. The Alta V2 goes booster, up to 100 lb. The Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster expires after 8 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster: 16.3 lb. Alta V2: 17 lb. Neither lists aircraft certification.
What does the extra $10 for the Monterey 6DXT SafePlus 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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