Joie matcha spin SI vs Joie Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1
The matcha spin SI is 0.4 in narrower. The matcha spin SI lists for $50 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Joie matcha spin SI | Joie Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $399.99Lowest price | $449.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–40 lb | 4–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 43 in | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–120 lb |
| Booster height | Up to 57 in | 43–60 in |
| Seat weight | 29.21 lbLightest | 32.4 lb |
| Width | 18.8 inNarrowest | 19.2 in |
| Head rule | Rear-Facing: The harness straps MUST be AT or JUST BELOW the child’s shoulders, and the top of child’s head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint. | Rear-Facing: The harness straps MUST be AT or JUST BELOW the child’s shoulders, and the top of child’s head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint. |
| Newborn insert | Infant insert can be used for smaller babies, but MUST be removed once the child reaches 11 lb. (5 kg). | Infant insert can be used for smaller babies, but MUST be removed once the child reaches 11 lb. (5 kg). |
| Installation | lower anchor attachments, vehicle seat belt, LATCH with tether, top tether for forward-facing | LATCH rear-facing (no tether), seat belt (lap/shoulder) rear-facing (no tether), lap belt only rear-facing, seat belt (lap/shoulder) forward-facing + top tether, lap belt only forward-facing + top tether, highback booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt with lower anchor attachments, backless booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | Yes | Yes |
| Harness heights | 15 | 15 |
| Recline positions | 4 | 4 |
| Aircraft label | Not certified for aircraft | Not certified for aircraft |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Joie matcha spin SI
Rotating three-mode Joie seat (rear-facing, forward-facing, highback booster) with a spin in each mode, listed in stock on the Joie US site.
- Spin in rear-facing, forward-facing and highback booster modes
- Headrest and harness adjust together to 15 positions
- 4 recline positions
- Seat weight of 29.21 lb
- Manual PDF not opened
Joie Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1
A 360 degree rotating four-mode seat that goes from rear-facing through harness, high-back booster and backless booster.
- 360 degree rotation
- Four recline positions
- Four modes from 4 to 120 lb
- Rear-facing stops at 40 lb
matcha spin SI or Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1?
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 matcha spin SI or the Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1?
The Joie Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 120 lb. The matcha spin SI goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 100 lb. The Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
matcha spin SI: 29.2 lb. Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1: 32.4 lb. Neither lists aircraft certification.
What does the extra $50 for the Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 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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