Evenflo REO360 vs Graco Contender Slim
The REO360 is 1.3 in narrower. The Contender Slim lists for $70 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo REO360 | Graco Contender Slim | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $259.99 | $189.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 17–43 in | Not listed |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–40 lb | 26.5–65 lbHighest harness limit |
| Forward-facing height | 35–43 in | Up to 49 in |
| Seat weight | 23.6 lb | 16 lbLightest |
| Width | 17.6 inNarrowest | 18.9 in |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: Top of child’s head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in) or more below the top of the Car Seat Headrest or Shell. Forward-facing: Tops of the child’s ears are at or below the top of the Car Seat headrest. | Not listed |
| Newborn insert | Optional Body Pillow and Head Pillow (manual sections); limits not captured. | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH rear-facing + tether, seat belt (lap/shoulder) rear-facing + tether, lap belt rear-facing + tether, LATCH forward-facing + tether, seat belt (lap/shoulder) forward-facing + tether, lap belt forward-facing + tether | LATCH |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | Not listed |
| Rotates | Yes | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 8 |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 2 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Not listed |
| Expires after | Not listed | 7 years |
Graco Contender Slim
A fairly light, slim Graco convertible with a no-rethread harness and a 7-year life.
- Light at 16 lb
- Slim for the back seat
- Certified for aircraft
- 40 lb rear-facing limit
- Only 2 recline positions
Ask the meadow
REO360 or Contender Slim?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which one will my child use longer, the REO360 or the Contender Slim?
The Graco Contender Slim: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 65 lb. The REO360 goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 40 lb. The Contender Slim expires after 7 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
REO360: certified for planes, 23.6 lb. Contender Slim: 16 lb.
What does the extra $70 for the REO360 get you?
Per the makers, the REO360 adds rotation. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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