Diono Radian 3R SafePlus vs Diono Radian 3RXT
The Radian 3R SafePlus lists for $40 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Diono Radian 3R SafePlus | Diono Radian 3RXT | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $259.99Lowest price | $299.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–50 lb | 5–50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 18–44 in | 18–44 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 26.5–65 lb | 22–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Not listed | 30–57 in |
| Booster weight | 40–120 lb | 40–120 lb |
| Booster height | Not listed | 40–57 in |
| Seat weight | 29.3 lbLightest | 30.6 lb |
| Width | 17 in | 17 in |
| Head rule | Not listed | Rear-facing: Top of head must be 1.5 in (3.8 cm) below the top of the car seat shell. Forward-facing: Top of child's ears MUST be below top of car seat shell. |
| Newborn insert | Not listed | Infant head and body support cushion; infant use 5-22 lb (2.3-10 kg) per recline level indicator |
| Installation | Not listed | LATCH, seat belt |
| Load leg | Not listed | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Rotates | Not listed | No |
| Aircraft label | Not listed | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | No |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Diono Radian 3R SafePlus
All-in-one 3-across seat from Diono; the maker describes the SafePlus version as having 15 upgrades over the Radian 3R.
- Maker states it fits 3-across and includes a steel anti-rebound bar
- Maker lists a 12-position headrest
- Maker lists 'FAA approved for airline use'
Diono Radian 3RXT
A slim steel-frame seat that folds and goes rear-facing to 50 lb, forward-facing to 65 lb and then to a high-back booster.
- Folds for travel
- Approved for aircraft use in harness mode
- Includes steel anti-rebound bar
- Heavy at 30.6 lb
- Needs 30-36 in of front-to-back room rear-facing
Radian 3R SafePlus or Radian 3RXT?
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?
Radian 3R SafePlus: 29.3 lb. Radian 3RXT: certified for planes, 30.6 lb.
What does the extra $40 for the Radian 3RXT 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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