Graco GoMax vs Safety 1st OnBoard Slide DLX
The OnBoard Slide DLX lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Graco GoMax | Safety 1st OnBoard Slide DLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $299.99 | $289.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 10.9 lb | Not listed |
| Head rule | Top of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 1" (2.5 cm) BELOW the Top of the Car Seat | The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat. |
| Base included | Not listed | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Body support (accessory): 'The body support can ONLY be used for infants 12 lb' (manual p.65). Buckle can be shortened for low birth weight infants (minimum weight 4 lb). | Head pillow and body pillow; must be used together; manual gives no weight limit |
| Installation | built-in Insta-Install Rigid LATCH, optional stay-in-car base | rigid LATCH, vehicle belt with built-in lock-off |
| Load leg | Not listed | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | No |
| Rotates | Not listed | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 4 |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Graco GoMax stroller or most Graco strollers (sold separately); check Graco's compatibility chart | All Safety 1st modular and traditional strollers |
| Handle in the car | Handle Has 4 Positions (A-D). 'Carry handle MUST be upright in position A when carrying. Handle can be in any position when used in the vehicle.' | The carry handle MUST be upright AND locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 7 years | 8 years |
Graco GoMax
A Graco infant carrier with rigid LATCH connectors built into the shell, so it can be installed without a base. Rated 4-30 lb and up to 32 in.
- Installs without a base using the built-in LATCH arms
- Optional base for a stay-in-car setup
- Memory recline on the LATCH connectors
- 30 lb limit
- Priced at $299.99
Safety 1st OnBoard Slide DLX
The DLX version of the sliding-base infant carrier, priced $20 above the standard Slide.
- Sliding base
- Rigid LATCH and belt lock-off
- Fits Safety 1st strollers
- 30 lb maximum
GoMax or OnBoard Slide DLX?
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?
GoMax: certified for planes, 10.9 lb. OnBoard Slide DLX: certified for planes.
What does the extra $10 for the GoMax 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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