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.
Rank | Change | Price | Convertible Car Seat | babylist | what to expect | Verywell Family | Parenting Pod | Strolleria | Wirecutter | BabyGearLab | Good Housekeeping | Best Products | Parents |
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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 | - | $330 | 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]
- 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 |
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- Uses the ClickTight system for easy installation.
- Multiple harness settings and a steel frame with two-layer side impact protection.
- Easy to switch from rear-facing to forward-facing and has 14 different harness settings and seven recline positions.
- Comes with a 10-year expiration date and a one-year warranty.
- Hand-wash only.
- On the higher end of the price range.
- Tons of safety features built in, including deep side impact protection, steel-reinforced frame, and SafeCell impact-absorbing base.
- Easy installation with ClickTight system, making seat belt installation a breeze.
- Made in the USA and has a 10 year lifespan.
- Good for extended rear-facing with a weight limit of 40 lbs and has a 14 position harness and 7 recline positions.
- Comes in 18 colors/patterns to choose from.
- Rebound bar doesn't come with the car seat and crotch straps may be too short.
- Questionable as to whether it will fit well in most vehicles, so it's recommended to measure your back seat dimensions prior to purchasing or call Britax to see if your vehicle is compatible.
- Crumbs may accumulate in ClickTight release button and harness straps may not adjust to equal tightness.
- Seat padding may loosen and interfere with closing ClickTight panel and recline handle may get jammed.
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 |
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- Impressive crash test results: The Graco Extend2Fit has the best crash test results, making it a top choice for parents.
- Longer rear-facing lifespan: The seat can remain rear-facing up to 50 lbs, which is safer for children.
- No-rethread harness height adjustment: The harness is easy to adjust without having to rethread it.
- Extendable leg rest: The footrest provides additional legroom when rear-facing.
- Reasonable price tag: The seat is budget-friendly and offers great value for money.
- Easy installation: The LATCH anchors are stored out of the way, and the seat is easy to install.
- Width: The seat is almost 20 inches wide, making it challenging to fit three safety seats across or two seats and an adult.
- Quality: The quality isn't as nice as similarly priced options, with loose fabric weave and difficult-to-remove cover.
- Chest clip: The chest clip is not as intuitive as the competition.
- High rear facing weight limit of 50 pounds and extra leg room for kids.
- Compact, easy to install, and easy to use with six recline positions, a two position crotch buckle, and a ten position headrest.
- Includes an infant pad and head pad for added comfort, two cup holders, and buckle pockets for storage.
- Can be installed using lower anchors or a vehicle seat belt, and has a ball recline indicator for newborns under 3 months old.
- FAA approved for both rear and forward facing use and has a manual storage pocket at the lower back of the seat.
- Offers a comfortable fit for children of various ages and sizes, with plenty of room to grow.
- Cupholders must be attached.
- 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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- 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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- 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