Experts recommend Graco Extend2Fit more than Britax Marathon ClickTight
As of 5 Nov 2024, experts prefer Graco Extend2Fit over Britax Marathon ClickTight, but both Convertible Car Seats have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Graco Extend2Fit received 6 recommendations: from babylist (4 Oct 2024), what to expect (23 May 2024) Verywell Family (18 Oct 2024) and 3 others. By contrast, Britax Marathon ClickTight received only 1 recommendation from Parenting Pod (25 May 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Convertible Car Seat | babylist  | what to expect  | Verywell Family  | Parenting Pod  | Strolleria  | Wirecutter  | BabyGearLab  | Good Housekeeping  | Best Products
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| 3 | - | Check price |  Graco Extend2Fit The Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat is a safe, comfortable, and adjustable option for parents looking for a car seat that can accommodate children from 4 to 65lbs. | 1 | 6 | 11 | 5 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 11 |
| 30 | N/A | Check price |  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. | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Convertible Car Seats ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 25 May 2024 Parenting Pod ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #5 and Britax Marathon ClickTight as #8
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Graco Extend2Fit Best Extended Rear-Facing... ... ... #8 out of 9 Britax Marathon ClickTight Best Without Booster... ... ... Source: parentingpod.com - On 4 Oct 2024 babylist ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #1
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment #1 out of 9 Graco Extend2Fit Best Convertible Car Seat... ... ... Source: www.babylist.com - On 23 May 2024 what to expect ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #6
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 7 Graco Extend2Fit Best Car Seat for Taller Kids... ... ... Source: www.whattoexpect.com - On 18 Oct 2024 Verywell Family ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #11
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 12 Graco Extend2Fit Sturdiest... ... ... Source: www.verywellfamily.com - On 10 Jul 2024 BabyGearLab ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #2
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Graco Extend2Fit Best Overall for Rear-Facing Longer... ... ... Source: www.babygearlab.com - On 18 Oct 2024 Parents ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #11
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 12 Graco Extend2Fit Sturdiest... ... ... Source: www.parents.com
After counting and adding up the 81 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Graco Extend2Fit outranks Britax Marathon ClickTight. This is not to say that Britax Marathon ClickTight is a bad option. Like Graco Extend2Fit, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Graco Extend2Fit is mentioned by key experts in Nov 2024, while Britax Marathon ClickTight is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Convertible Car Seat | babylist | what to expect | Verywell Family | Parenting Pod | Strolleria | Wirecutter | BabyGearLab | Good Housekeeping | Best Products | Parents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  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. | 4 | 5 | 9 | - | 1 | - | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | - | $224 |  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. | - | 1 | 5 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 6 | 5 |
| 3 | - | Check price | Graco Extend2Fit The Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat is a safe, comfortable, and adjustable option for parents looking for a car seat that can accommodate children from 4 to 65lbs. | 1 | 6 | 11 | 5 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 11 |
| 4 | - | Check price |  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. | 8 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [17]
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 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [19]
Total expert reviews: 19
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 15
| Highest score by elitecarseats.com | 98 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 96 |
| Lowest score by carsafetyhub.com | 94 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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:
- 4-in-1 seat grows with your child, so you can enjoy 10 years of use, from 4 - 120 lb Extend2Fit 4-position extension panel provides 5" additional leg room
- Up to 50 lb rear-facing allowing your child to safely ride rear-facing longer plush inserts keep your child comfortable washable seat cover is easy to remove without removing the harness
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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.
This model is suitable for kids from 4 to 65 pounds. It features an extension panel, which can be adjusted to 3 different positions for some extra leg room. Customers note that this model has a handy reclining option and is very easy to install.
Adjustable Features
Harness Type
What type of harness is used to secure the child
5-point
5-point
Adjustable Recline
Can the seat’s recline angle be adjusted?
Padding or insert included
Extra padding is required to have a newborn or small baby fit properly in a convertible car seat
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.
Integrated belt lock-off for easy vehicle seat belt use.
Child Restrictions
Age Range
0 - 5 Years
Newborn to 7 Years Old
Weight Range
Minimum weight to maximum weight
5lb - 40lb
22lb - 65lb
Height Range
Minimum height to maximum height
49 inches
49 inches
Booster seat
Can the convertible car seat be used as a booster seat?
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)
Clicked into a base (the base 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
SuperCinch LATCH connector
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
NHTSA Rating
Physical Features
Weight of the seat
28 lbs
24 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.
If such a defect is discovered during the limited warranty period, we will, at our sole option, repair or replace your product at no cost to you.