Evenflo LiteMax 30 vs Safety 1st OnBoard FLX
The OnBoard FLX lists for $15 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo LiteMax 30 | Safety 1st OnBoard FLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $149.99 | $134.99Lowest 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 | Not listed |
| Width | 19 in | Not listed |
| 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. | The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. |
| 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). | Head pillow and body pillow (on select models); must be used together; manual gives no weight limit |
| 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 (base) |
| Load leg | Not listed | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | No |
| 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) | All Safety 1st strollers with QuickClick |
| 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. | Carry handle MUST be upright and locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | Not listed | 8 years |
Safety 1st OnBoard FLX
A budget infant carrier from Safety 1st with a LATCH base and four harness heights.
- Low price
- Four harness heights
- Fits Safety 1st QuickClick strollers
- Carrier weighs just under 8 lb
- 30 lb maximum
Ask the meadow
LiteMax 30 or OnBoard FLX?
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. OnBoard FLX: certified for planes.
What does the extra $15 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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