Evenflo LiteMax 30 vs Graco SnugRide Lite LX
The SnugRide Lite LX is 3.5 in narrower. The SnugRide Lite LX lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo LiteMax 30 | Graco SnugRide Lite LX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $149.99 | $139.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 3–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 15.7–32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 8.17 lb | 7.5 lbLightest |
| Width | 19 in | 15.5 inNarrowest |
| 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. | Not listed |
| Base included | Yes | Not listed |
| 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). | Not listed |
| 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, seat belt |
| Rotates | No | Not listed |
| Harness heights | 4 | Not listed |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Evenflo Q&A on product page names Omni Plus, Pivot Vizor (LiteMax 30) and Folio3, Omni Signature (LiteMax Sport) | Graco strollers with a one-step connection; see Graco's compatibility chart |
| 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. | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Not listed |
| Expires after | Not listed | 7 years |
Graco SnugRide Lite LX
Graco's lighter, narrower budget infant carrier. Rated 4-30 lb and up to 32 in, with a 4-position adjustable base.
- Light carrier at about 7.5 lb
- Narrow at 15.5 in
- Under $150
- 30 lb limit
- Seat belt installation is described without Graco's SnugLock feature
Ask the meadow
LiteMax 30 or SnugRide Lite LX?
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. SnugRide Lite LX: 7.5 lb.
What does the extra $10 for the LiteMax 30 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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