Nuna PIPA rx vs UPPAbaby Aria V2
The Aria V2 is 0.5 in narrower. The Aria V2 lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Nuna PIPA rx | UPPAbaby Aria V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $409.99 | $399.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 16–30 in | Up to 30 in |
| Seat weight | 7.6 lb | 6 lbLightest |
| Base weight | 16.8 lb | 12.8 lb |
| Width | 17.5 in | 17 inNarrowest |
| Head rule | Top of child's head should be at least 1 inch below top of child restraint. | The top of the child's head should not be less than 1" (2.5 cm) from the top of the headrest structure. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Organic jersey infant insert; product page FAQ: 'The infant insert should be removed when your child weighs 11 lbs.' | 2-piece infant insert (included) for infants between 4 lbs and approximately 9 lbs; continue until fit criteria are met (manual) |
| Installation | LATCH (PIPA RELX base, rigid latch), seat belt, baseless (belt path) | lower anchors (LATCH) with base, vehicle seat belt lap/shoulder with base, vehicle seat belt lap-belt-only with base, carrier without base (lap/shoulder EU routing) |
| Load leg | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | All Nuna strollers with adapters, plus select premium strollers | Vista and Cruz directly |
| Stroller adapters | Nuna adapters for other brands (not listed on page) | Adapters for Minu and Ridge (UPPAbaby) |
| 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.' | Manual: 'The carry handle must be locked in any five (5) positions when in use: rock stop, store, store, carry (vehicle use), and rebound (vehicle use).' Mandatory in-vehicle positions: (5th) rebound or (4th) carry. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | Not listed | 7 years |
Nuna PIPA rx
Nuna infant carrier with the RELX base, which has a steel stability leg and an anti-rebound panel and four recline positions.
- Stability leg and anti-rebound panel on base
- Four recline positions
- Made without added flame-retardant chemicals, per Nuna
- Heavier than the aire models (7.6 lb)
- 30 lb maximum
UPPAbaby Aria V2
UPPAbaby's lighter infant carrier at about 5.9 lb, with a load leg and European belt routing for baseless installs.
- About 5.9 lb carrier
- Load leg
- FAA certified for travel (per the maker)
- 30 lb and 30 in maximums
- Carrier-on-base width 16.8 in listed only in comparison chart
PIPA rx or Aria V2?
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 rx: certified for planes, installs without a base, 7.6 lb. Aria V2: certified for planes, installs without a base, 6 lb.
What does the extra $10 for the PIPA rx 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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