Evenflo Maestro Sport vs Graco Tranzitions
The Maestro Sport lists for $40 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo Maestro Sport | Graco Tranzitions | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Harness-to-booster | Harness-to-booster |
| List price | $99.99Lowest price | $139.99 |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–50 lb | 26.5–65 lbHighest harness limit |
| Forward-facing height | 35–49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 44–57 in | 43–57 in |
| Seat weight | 9.6 lbLightest | 14 lb |
| Width | 19 in | 19 in |
| Head rule | Harness: Tops of the child's ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest. | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt | LATCH (hook-style connectors), seat belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 8 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Not listed |
| Expires after | Not listed | 7 years |
Evenflo Maestro Sport
A light harness-to-high-back-booster seat. Evenflo lists the harness for 22 to 50 lb and booster mode for 40 to 110 lb.
- Light at 9.6 lb, easy to move between cars
- Low price
- Harness mode starts at 22 lb
Graco Tranzitions
A budget harness-to-booster that works as a forward-facing harness seat, then a high-back booster, then a backless booster. Graco lists it at $139.99.
- Three modes in one seat
- Lower price than Graco's Nautilus 2.0
- Open-loop belt guides to place the seat belt
- Heavier than the Nautilus 2.0 by Graco's own comparison
- No recline adjustment per Graco's comparison chart
Maestro Sport or Tranzitions?
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?
Maestro Sport: certified for planes, 9.6 lb. Tranzitions: 14 lb.
What does the extra $40.00 for the Tranzitions 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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