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Neither Diono RadianRXT nor Graco Milestone were recommended by experts this month

On 9 Apr 2024 (9 days ago) we went through 84 Convertible Car Seat expert endorsements , however neither Diono RadianRXT nor Graco Milestone were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Convertible Car Seat received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Nuna RAVA or other critically acclaimed Convertible Car Seats of this month.

For reference, Nuna RAVA received 8 endorsements this month, from Best Products (10 Jan 2023), Good Housekeeping (26 May 2023) what to expect (15 Feb 2024) and 5 others.

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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N/A N/A $260
Diono RadianRXT
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N/A N/A $290
Graco Milestone
The Graco Milestone car seat is a highly regarded option for families seeking a safe, comfortable, and durable car seat that can adapt to their child's growth.
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About our ranking methodology

Customers like Graco Milestone somewhat more

At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.

Diono RadianRXT
Graco Milestone
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.

Graco Milestone, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Diono RadianRXT.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling convertible car seat receives a consumer score of 9.7 (amazing). Graco Milestone ranks higher than that and Diono RadianRXT ranks lower than that.

Diono RadianRXT
In comparison:
Diono RadianRXT ranks #50 out of 68. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.4
Amazing
Graco Milestone
In comparison:
Graco Milestone ranks #14 out of 68. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
Median best-selling Convertible Car Seat
In comparison:
Diono Radian 3RXT ranks #35 out of 68. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.7
Amazing





Graco Milestone is more popular than Diono RadianRXT

It's fairly safe to say that Graco Milestone is a more popular convertible car seat than Diono RadianRXT, based on its 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Diono RadianRXT and Graco Milestone often consider Graco SlimFit3 LX, a more popular, cheaper option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Diono RadianRXT and Graco Milestone
Graco SlimFit3 LX $252
In comparison:
Graco SlimFit3 LX ranks #25 out of 68. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
2 expert recommendations Cheaper More Popular
Graco 4Ever DLX $239
In comparison:
Graco 4Ever DLX ranks #6 out of 68. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
5 expert recommendations Cheaper More Popular
Chicco OneFit ClearTex $300
In comparison:
Chicco OneFit ClearTex ranks #5 out of 68. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
2 expert recommendations
Chicco NextFit Zip Max $300
In comparison:
Chicco NextFit Zip Max ranks #31 out of 68. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.8
Amazing
3 expert recommendations
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither Diono RadianRXT nor Graco Milestone 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.
No expert reviews linked yet for Diono RadianRXT.

Expert reviews [3]

No critic scores
Total expert reviews: 3
  • with a score: 0
  • without a score: 3
From Seller:
  • SAFETY THAT FITS 3-ACROSS: The Diono Radian RXT packs our innovative safety features into a sleek design that allows you to fit 3-across (in most mid-size vehicles) while providing a spacious interior for your child. The fully integrated steel frame wrapped in thick engineered plastic is designed to withstand severe crash forces. Aluminum reinforced sidewalls and head support provide an extra layer of side impact protection, while energy-absorbing EPS foam surrounds your child.
  • Read more
From Seller:
  • Simply Safe Adjust Harness System adjusts the height of your harness and headrest, in one motion, to ensure that your child is always properly secured
  • 4-position recline helps keep your growing child comfy, in rear- and forward-facing modes
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
No manufacturer information linked for Diono RadianRXT.
EAN Numbers: 0047406134564, 0047406171569, 3660730036587, 5425620583507, 9875484468469
UPC Numbers: 047406134564, 047406171569
Model Numbers: 1944556, 1946246, 2111187
General Info
Description
The RadianRXT is a three-in-one car seat, as it can be used in a rear-facing position, as a forward-facing seat, and as a booster for older kids. Energy-absorbing EPS foam and a steel frame are added for better protection. The seat offers 12 adjustable headrest positions, 3 buckle modes, and 5 shoulder positions.
This car seat can be used in three modes - rear-facing, forward-facing, and booster - and can accommodate kids from 5 to 100 pounds. It features a 4-position recline and an easy harness adjustment system. Users note that this model easily fits into smaller cars and can be installed quickly.
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?
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
After seat belt is tightened, hold the lap and shoulder portions together with one hand. This determines the correct seat belt length. Using your other hand, press and release the seat belt buckle. While still holding the lap and shoulder belts together, slide the belts into the locking clip. Re-insert seat belt buckle tongue into buckle and check for a tight fit at the correct belt path for chosen installation.
Integrated belt lock-off for easy vehicle seat belt use.
Child Restrictions
Age Range
Newborn - 8 years old
Newborn and Up
Weight Range Minimum weight to maximum weight
5-40 lbs.
5-40 lbs
Height Range Minimum height to maximum height
47 inches
1 inch
Rear facing weight limit How long can the child sit rear facing in this seat? (weight)
51 lbs
40 lbs
Rear facing height limit How long can the child sit rear facing? (height)
3.6 ft
1 inches
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.
Installed directly into the car (the seat 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
Switching LATCH Connectors
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?
Yes
Yes
Stroller system compatible Can this car seat be used with a compatible stroller system?
Yes
Yes
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
2
5
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
2
5
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
3
5
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
2
4
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
3
5
Physical Features
Weight of the seat

26 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
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Diono RadianRXT is a well-known option in the middle of the convertible car seats price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling convertible car seats and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Graco SlimFit3 LX or Uppababy Knox .

Diono RadianRXT was released in 2011. There are a lot of newer convertible car seats on the market. Show newer Convertible Car Seats

Diono RadianRXT is $8 more expensive than an average convertible car seat ($251.99).

Graco Milestone is a popular option in the middle of the convertible car seats price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling convertible car seats and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Uppababy Knox or Graco Turn2Me .

Graco Milestone was released in 2014. There are a lot of newer convertible car seats on the market. Show newer Convertible Car Seats

Graco Milestone is $37.98 more expensive than an average convertible car seat ($251.99).

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