Evenflo LiteMax 30 vs Evenflo LiteMax Sport
The LiteMax 30 lists for $30 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo LiteMax 30 | Evenflo LiteMax Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $149.99Lowest price | $179.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 3–30 lb | 3–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 15.7–32 in | 15.7–32 in |
| Seat weight | 8.17 lb | 8.17 lb |
| Width | 19 in | 19 in |
| Head rule | The top of the child's head must be at least 1 in. (25 mm.) below the top of the child restraint seat back. | Top of child's head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Optional head pillow and/or body pillow (not on all models); manual gives no separate weight limit. Buckle strap 'Newborn Position': NEVER use this position for children weighing more than 3.6 kg (8 lbs). | Optional head pillow and/or body pillow (not on all models); manual gives no separate weight limit. Buckle strap 'Newborn Position': NEVER use this position for children weighing more than 3.6 kg (8 lbs). |
| Installation | LATCH (with base), vehicle belt (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base; manual: put the lap belt through the belt guides, then wrap the shoulder belt around the back - European-style) | LATCH installation compatible |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 4 | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Evenflo Q&A on product page names Omni Plus, Pivot Vizor (LiteMax 30) and Folio3, Omni Signature (LiteMax Sport) | Evenflo Omni Signature travel system, Evenflo Omni Plus travel system |
| Handle in the car | ALWAYS place the handle in Position 1 or 3 (U.S. models) or Position 1 (Canadian models) when using this child restraint in a vehicle. NEVER use Positions 2 or 4 when traveling in a vehicle. | ALWAYS place the handle in Position 1 or 3 (U.S. models) or Position 1 (Canadian models) when using this child restraint in a vehicle. NEVER use Positions 2 or 4 when traveling in a vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
Evenflo LiteMax Sport
Rear-facing infant seat from Evenflo, appearing on the maker weight-limit guide and in Evenflo travel systems.
- Maker guide lists a 3 lb minimum
- Maker guide says LATCH installation compatible
- Maker guide gives a carrier-only weight
- Maker guide gives two different minimum heights
- Manual PDF not opened
Ask the meadow
LiteMax 30 or LiteMax Sport?
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?
LiteMax 30: certified for planes, installs without a base, 8.2 lb. LiteMax Sport: certified for planes, 8.2 lb.
What does the extra $30 for the LiteMax Sport 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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