Evenflo LiteMax Sport vs Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX
The LiteMax Sport lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo LiteMax Sport | Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $179.99Lowest price | $199.99 |
| 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 | 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 your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat. |
| 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; must be used together; manual gives no weight limit |
| Installation | LATCH installation compatible | LATCH (Insta-Latch connectors), vehicle belt |
| Load leg | Not listed | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 4 | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Evenflo Omni Signature travel system, Evenflo Omni Plus travel system | Not listed |
| 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 |
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
Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX
The upgraded Insta-LATCH model with LATCH connectors and an adjustable-height base.
- Self-retracting LATCH connectors
- Base height adjustable
- Four harness heights
- Costs about $75 more than the standard Insta-LATCH
- 30 lb maximum
Ask the meadow
LiteMax Sport or OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX?
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. OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX: certified for planes, 7.5 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX 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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