Graco Contender Slim vs Maxi-Cosi Romi
The Romi lists for $40 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Graco Contender Slim | Maxi-Cosi Romi | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $189.99 | $149.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Not listed | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 26.5–65 lbHighest harness limit | 30–50 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in | 34.4–44 in |
| Seat weight | 16 lb | 9.2 lbLightest |
| Width | 18.9 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Not listed | 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.' Forward-facing: 'The top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat.' |
| Newborn insert | Not listed | Head Pillow (on select models); no separate limit given in manual |
| Installation | LATCH | LATCH |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 8 | Not listed |
| Recline positions | 2 | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Not listed | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
| Expires after | 7 years | 10 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
Maxi-Cosi Romi
A Maxi-Cosi 2-in-1 convertible car seat.
- Low price
- Light shell
- Tether strap can double as a carry strap
- Forward-facing limit is only 50 lb
- Rear-facing limit is 40 lb and 40 in
Contender Slim or Romi?
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 Contender Slim or the Romi?
The Graco Contender Slim: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 65 lb. The Romi goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 50 lb. The Contender Slim expires after 7 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
Contender Slim: 16 lb. Romi: certified for planes, 9.2 lb.
What does the extra $40 for the Contender Slim 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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