Evenflo Shyft DualRide vs Orbit Baby G5 Infant
The Shyft DualRide lists for $0.01 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo Shyft DualRide | Orbit Baby G5 Infant | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $549.99Lowest price | $550 |
| Rear-facing weight | 3–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 15.7–32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 29 lb | 13 lbLightest |
| Width | 18 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Top of head at least 25mm (1 in.) below the top of headrest. | Not listed |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Not listed | Newborn Infant Insert: manual 'can be used from 4-11 lbs. and MUST be removed after 11 lbs.' |
| Installation | LockStrong belt-tensioning system and quick connec, LATCH/UAS connectors | SmartHub base (StrongArm knob), LATCH compatible, baseless (seat belt) |
| Load leg | Not listed | No |
| Rotates | No | Yes |
| Works with strollers | Built-in: the infant seat rolls as a stroller on retractable wheels; also compatible with the Evenflo Gold Shyft Travel System per Evenflo | Orbit G2, G3, X5, O2 strollers; FAQ also lists G5, M, X5 (SmartHub-compatible strollers) |
| Stroller adapters | Not listed | Orbit Baby system adapter for other strollers (orbitbaby.com/products/system-adapter) |
| Handle in the car | When traveling in a vehicle, the carry handle MUST be in: United States - ANY locked position. Canada - Stroller Mode ONLY. | Soft carrier handle (manual section 'Using the Soft Carrier Handle'); no in-vehicle handle position rule captured |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
Evenflo Shyft DualRide
An infant car seat and stroller in one unit: the wheels fold out so the carrier rolls like a stroller. Rated 3-30 lb and up to 32 in rear-facing.
- Car seat doubles as a stroller, no separate stroller needed in the early months
- Wheels can stay in the base for a lighter carrier
- SensorSafe Bluetooth alerts
- Heavy compared with ordinary infant carriers (about 29 lb listed product weight for the combo)
- 30 lb limit
Orbit Baby G5 Infant
Orbit's infant carrier that docks into a rotating SmartHub base, so it spins toward the car door for loading. It is heavy for an infant carrier at 13 lb.
- Rotating SmartHub base
- Made without added flame-retardant chemicals, per Orbit
- Certified for aircraft use without the base
- 13 lb carrier is heavy
- List price $550
Shyft DualRide or G5 Infant?
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?
Shyft DualRide: certified for planes, 29 lb. G5 Infant: certified for planes, installs without a base, 13 lb.
What does the extra $0.01 for the G5 Infant get you?
Per the makers, the G5 Infant adds rotation, no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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