Nuna PIPA aire rx vs Orbit Baby G5 Infant
The G5 Infant lists for $100 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Nuna PIPA aire rx | Orbit Baby G5 Infant | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $650 | $550Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 30 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 6.2 lbLightest | 13 lb |
| Base weight | 16.8 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 17.5 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Top of child's head should be at least 1 inch below top of child restraint. | Not listed |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Infant insert plus an additional GOTS organic cotton insert and harness cover set (page); removal weight not stated | Newborn Infant Insert: manual 'can be used from 4-11 lbs. and MUST be removed after 11 lbs.' |
| Installation | LATCH (PIPA RELX base, rigid latch), seat belt, baseless (belt path) | SmartHub base (StrongArm knob), LATCH compatible, baseless (seat belt) |
| Load leg | Yes | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | Yes |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | All Nuna strollers with adapters | 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 | Manual: 'The handle has 3 locked positions (including carry position).' 'Nuna recommends to have the handle in the carry position when in the vehicle.' 'Handle MUST NOT contact the vehicle interior (side of car or seat in front) when installed.' | 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 | Yes | Yes |
Nuna PIPA aire rx
The light aire carrier paired with the RELX base, which adds a telescoping stability leg, an anti-rebound panel and four recline positions.
- Carrier about 6.2 lb without canopy and inserts
- Stability leg and anti-rebound panel
- FAA certified with or without base (per the maker)
- List price $650
- 30 lb maximum
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
PIPA aire rx 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?
PIPA aire rx: certified for planes, installs without a base, 6.2 lb. G5 Infant: certified for planes, installs without a base, 13 lb.
What does the extra $100 for the PIPA aire rx get you?
Per the makers, the PIPA aire rx adds a load leg, an anti-rebound bar. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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