Evenflo LiteMax NXT vs Graco SnugRide DLX with Load Leg
The LiteMax NXT lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo LiteMax NXT | Graco SnugRide DLX with Load Leg | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $249.99Lowest price | $269.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 3–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 8.6 lb | 8.4 lbLightest |
| Width | 17.83 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Top of child's head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back | Not listed |
| Base included | Yes | Not listed |
| Newborn insert | Infant Insert: required for children weighing 1.4 - 2.7 kg (3 - 6 lbs) and optional for children over 2.7 kg (6 lbs). | Not listed |
| Installation | LockStrong belt tensioning | SnugLock with seat belt, LATCH (InRight LATCH) |
| Load leg | No | Yes |
| Rotates | No | Not listed |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Evenflo Q&A: Pivot Xpand strollers (not Pivot Vizor, not Folio3) | Graco strollers via one-step connection; see Graco's compatibility chart |
| Handle in the car | The Carry Handle MUST be in any locked position when traveling in a vehicle. | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Not listed |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | Not listed | 7 years |
Evenflo LiteMax NXT
Evenflo's lighter-weight infant carrier with SensorSafe alerts and a belt tensioning system. Rear-facing only, 3-30 lb and up to 32 in.
- Starts at 3 lb
- Carrier around 8.6 lb
- SensorSafe reminders (temperature, child left, chest clip) on this version
- 30 lb limit is lower than 35 lb infant seats
- Load leg sold separately
Graco SnugRide DLX with Load Leg
Graco infant carrier paired with a load leg base. Rated 4-30 lb and up to 32 in.
- Load leg on the base
- Carrier about 8.4 lb
- SnugLock install
- 30 lb limit
- Load leg base is heavy (about 17.7 lb with seat)
Ask the meadow
LiteMax NXT or SnugRide DLX with Load Leg?
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 NXT: certified for planes, 8.6 lb. SnugRide DLX with Load Leg: 8.4 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the SnugRide DLX with Load Leg get you?
Per the makers, the SnugRide DLX with Load Leg adds a load leg. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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