Evenflo Tribute vs Safety 1st Ellaris
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo Tribute | Safety 1st Ellaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $99.99 | $99.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–40 lb | 30–65 lbHighest harness limit |
| Forward-facing height | 35–40 in | 34.4–49 in |
| Seat weight | 9.29 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 17 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 | Rear-facing: 'The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest.' Forward-facing: 'The top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest.' |
| Installation | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + tether, seat belt forward-facing + tether | LATCH |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 4 | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | Not listed | 10 years |
Evenflo Tribute
A convertible car seat with limits topping out at 40 lb in both directions.
- Very light at about 9.3 lb
- Narrow at 17 inches
- Low price
- Low 40 lb forward-facing and 37 in rear-facing limits
- Only 4 harness heights
Safety 1st Ellaris
A convertible that rear-faces to 40 lb and forward-faces to 65 lb.
- Low price
- Forward-facing up to 65 lb and 49 in
- Machine-washable pad
- Rear-facing limit is 40 lb and 40 in
- Only 5 headrest/harness positions
Ask the meadow
Tribute or Ellaris?
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 Tribute or the Ellaris?
The Safety 1st Ellaris: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 65 lb. The Tribute goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 40 lb. The Ellaris expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
Tribute: certified for planes, 9.3 lb. Ellaris: certified for planes.
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