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Experts prefer Britax Marathon ClickTight over Britax Allegiance

On 9 Apr 2024 (10 days ago) we went through 84 Convertible Car Seat expert endorsements .

Currently, Britax Marathon ClickTight received 1 endorsement from Parenting Pod (9 Feb 2024). Meanwhile, Britax Allegiance did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank Change Price Convertible Car Seat
Best Products
Good Housekeeping
what to expect
Verywell Family
BabyGearLab
Parenting Pod
babylist
Parents
Strolleria
Wirecutter
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Britax Marathon ClickTight
The Britax Marathon ClickTight car seat is a highly recommended convertible car seat that prioritizes safety, comfort, and ease of use, with a steel frame, side-impact protection, and a patented ClickTight installation system.
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Britax Allegiance
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 9 Feb 2024 Parenting Pod ranked Britax Marathon ClickTight as #8
    Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment
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    #8 out of 9 Britax Marathon ClickTight
    Best Without Booster
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither Britax Marathon ClickTight nor Britax Allegiance were recommended by key experts who publish Convertible Car Seats recommendations.
Rank Change Price Convertible Car Seat
Best Products
Good Housekeeping
what to expect
Verywell Family
BabyGearLab
Parenting Pod
babylist
Parents
Strolleria
Wirecutter
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Nuna RAVA
The Nuna RAVA convertible car seat is a highly recommended product for parents who prioritize safety, comfort, durability, ease of use, and style, with multiple safety features, adjustability, convenience, and a sleek design.
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Graco 4Ever DLX
The Graco 4Ever DLX Convertible Car Seat is a safe, durable, and adjustable car seat that can accommodate children from infancy to toddlerhood and beyond.
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Britax One4Life
The Britax One4Life Convertible Car Seat is a highly recommended car seat for parents who prioritize safety, comfort, durability, ease of use, and style, with a 5-star rating in all categories and a range of adjustable features.
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Cosco Scenera Next
The Cosco Scenera Next car seat is a budget-friendly, safe, and portable option that is suitable for short trips or occasional use, making it a great choice for families with young children who want a functional and stylish car seat.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [17]

164
Total expert reviews: 17
  • with a score: 4
  • without a score: 13
Highest score by bestcarseathub.com
380
Average score based on 17 reviews
164
Lowest score by parentingnerd.com
90

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
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0-20

Expert reviews [7]

82
Total expert reviews: 7
  • with a score: 2
  • without a score: 5
Highest score by craftymotherfather.com
92
Average score based on 7 reviews
82
Lowest score by BabyGearLab
72

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
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From Seller:
  • Easy installation: Patented click tight makes car seat installation as simple as buckling a seat belt
  • No rethreading, ever: 14 position harness, 2 position buckle for a comfortable fit as your child grows
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From Seller:
  • Easy installation: Push button LATCH connectors and built in lock offs make car seat installation a breeze
  • No rethreading, ever: Quick adjust 10 position harness (8.5 to 17.5 inches) with headrest grows along with your child
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Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
BG Review: Car Seat Britax Marathon ClickTight Ultimate Comfort
Review by Baby Gizmo
Popular! 70K views!
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Britax Marathon ClickTight Forward-Facing Install
Review by CarseatBlog
Popular! 49K views!
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Britax Marathon Clicktight - Installing of our pick for best convertible car seat
Review by Wirecutter
Play video review
No video reviews linked yet for Britax Allegiance.
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0652182723927, 0652182733872
UPC Numbers: 652182723927, 652182733872
Model Numbers: E1A383D, E1A385R
EAN Numbers: 0652182731458
UPC Numbers: 652182731458
Model Numbers: E1A889N
General Info
Description
The Marathon ClickTight is suitable for kids from 5 to 40 pounds and can be used as a rear-facing car seat. It also converts into a forward-facing car seat for children from 1 year and 20-65 pounds. It features the SafeCell Impact Protection system and a 12-position adjustable harness.
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Adjustable Features
Harness Type What type of harness is used to secure the child
5-point
10-Position Harness
Adjustable Recline Can the seat’s recline angle be adjusted?
Yes
Yes
Padding or insert included Extra padding is required to have a newborn or small baby fit properly in a convertible car seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustment Features How the straps and buckles adjust to ensure that the child is secured
Easy-buckle system keeps buckles and straps out of your way when positioning your child.
10-Position Harness easily adjusts
Child Restrictions
Age Range
0 - 5 Years
Up to 2 years old
Weight Range Minimum weight to maximum weight
5lb - 40lb
5 to 65 lbs
Height Range Minimum height to maximum height
49 inches
49 in
Rear facing weight limit How long can the child sit rear facing in this seat? (weight)
40 lbs
65 lbs
Rear facing height limit How long can the child sit rear facing? (height)
3.9 ft
1.4 ft
Booster seat Can the convertible car seat be used as a booster seat?
Yes
No
Installation
How the seat is installed If the seat is clicked into a base, the seat can can be taken out of the car easily with the child still in it.
Clicked into a base (the base is not movable)
Installed directly into the car (the seat is not movable)
LATCH Connectors What LATCH system connectors does the seat use to be secured in the vehicle?
Easy-On / Easy-Off LATCH Connectors
LATCH connectors lock into place with a click, and are released with the push of a button.
Car Size What size vehicles does this seat work with?
  • Small (e.g. Toyota Prius)
  • Medium (e.g. Kia Optima)
  • Large (e.g. Dodge Charger)
  • SUV / Minivans
  • Small (e.g. Toyota Prius)
  • Medium (e.g. Kia Optima)
  • Large (e.g. Dodge Charger)
  • SUV / Minivans
Premium Features
Detachable cover Does the car seat cover come off and on easily?
Yes
Yes
Machine washable cover Can the carseat cover be put in the washing machine?
No
Yes
Stroller system compatible Can this car seat be used with a compatible stroller system?
Yes
No
NHTSA Rating
NHTSA Evaluation of Securing the Child National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best
4
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NHTSA Evaluation of Ease of Use National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best
4
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NHTSA Evaluation of Installation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best
4
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NHTSA Evaluation of Labels National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best
5
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NHTSA Evaluation of Instructions National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best
5
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Physical Features
Weight of the seat

28 lbs
 

20 lbs
 
Dimensions
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Other info
Return Policy How long the trial period is and what the return policy is like
Britax Child Safety, Inc. will only accept returned child restraints that have been issued a "Return Authorization Number" from the Britax Child Safety Consumer Service Department.
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