Diono Radian 3RXT vs Evenflo Symphony Extend Breeze 3-in-1
The Radian 3RXT is 1.5 in narrower. The Symphony Extend Breeze 3-in-1 lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Diono Radian 3RXT | Evenflo Symphony Extend Breeze 3-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $299.99 | $279.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–50 lb | 4–50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 18–44 in | 17–48 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 22–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 30–57 in | 35–49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–120 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 40–57 in | 44–57 in |
| Seat weight | 30.6 lb | 17 lbLightest |
| Width | 17 inNarrowest | 18.5 in |
| Head rule | 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. | Rear-facing: Top of head at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint headrest. Forward-facing: Top of child's ears are at or below the top of child restraint headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Infant head and body support cushion; infant use 5-22 lb (2.3-10 kg) per recline level indicator | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt | Not listed |
| Load leg | No | Not listed |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 6 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Not listed |
| No added flame retardants | No | Not listed |
| Expires after | 10 years | Not listed |
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
Evenflo Symphony Extend Breeze 3-in-1
A three-mode convertible with breathable FreeFlow fabric that rides rear-facing to 50 lb, then forward-facing with a harness and finally as a high-back booster.
- Rear-facing limit goes to 50 lb
- Breathable fabric panels
- Six recline positions and a no-rethread headrest
- Heavier at 17 lb to move between cars
Radian 3RXT or Symphony Extend Breeze 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 Radian 3RXT or the Symphony Extend Breeze 3-in-1?
The Diono Radian 3RXT: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 120 lb. The Symphony Extend Breeze 3-in-1 goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 100 lb. The Radian 3RXT expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
Radian 3RXT: certified for planes, 30.6 lb. Symphony Extend Breeze 3-in-1: 17 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the Radian 3RXT get you?
Per the makers, the Radian 3RXT adds an anti-rebound bar. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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