Evenflo LiteMax Sport vs Joie Rue
The Rue lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo LiteMax Sport | Joie Rue | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $179.99 | $169.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 3–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 15.7–32 in | Up to 30 in |
| Seat weight | 8.17 lb | 7.8 lbLightest |
| Base weight | Not listed | 8.7 lb |
| Width | 19 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Top of child's head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back. | The top of child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint. |
| 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). | Infant insert can be used, as needed, to provide a snug fit for small babies; low birth weight pillow inside the insert for even smaller babies (rue manual gives no weight limit). |
| Installation | LATCH installation compatible | LATCH (lower anchor attachment), lap/shoulder belt, lap belt only, with or without base |
| Load leg | Not listed | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 4 | Not listed |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Evenflo Omni Signature travel system, Evenflo Omni Plus travel system | Joie strollers or appropriate Joie adapters designed for use |
| 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. | Joie recommends to have the handle in the carry position when in the vehicle. (Handle has locked positions plus one convenience position that does not lock.) |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | Not listed | 7 years |
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
Joie Rue
Rear-facing infant seat with base from Joie; maker manual is titled rue with Base.
- Maker manual lists LATCH, lap/shoulder belt and lap belt installs, with or without base
- Base has 4 recline positions per manual
- Maker states certified for airplane use
- Manual states a 7-year limit counted from original purchase
- Manual does not list carrier weight or dimensions
Ask the meadow
LiteMax Sport or Rue?
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 Sport: certified for planes, 8.2 lb. Rue: certified for planes, installs without a base, 7.8 lb.
What does the extra $10 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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