Name: Evenflo Sonus
Brand: Evenflo
SKU: 500e2dbc-5218-4efe-8492-bb5a2bfa6b12
Rating: 8.9 (1573 reviews)

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The Evenflo Sonus Convertible Car Seat is a highly safe and reliable option for parents looking for a car seat that can grow with their child. It has ... more

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The Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat is a highly rated and safe option for parents looking for a car seat that will protect their child in the ev... more

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Experts prefer Graco Extend2Fit over Evenflo Sonus

On 8 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 81 Convertible Car Seat expert endorsements .

Currently, Graco Extend2Fit received 6 endorsements from babylist (14 Dec 2024), Verywell Family (25 Nov 2024) Parenting Pod (25 May 2024) and 3 others. Meanwhile, Evenflo Sonus did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	Convertible Car Seat	Wirecutter	babylist	Verywell Family	Parenting Pod	Strolleria	what to expect	BabyGearLab	Good Housekeeping	Best Products	Parents
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	11	5	-	6	2	-	-	11
N/A	N/A	Check price	Evenflo Sonus	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 14 Dec 2024 babylist ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #1

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#1 out of 7 Graco Extend2Fit
Best Convertible Car Seat Overall

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Source: www.babylist.com
On 25 Nov 2024 Verywell Family ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #11

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#11 out of 12 Graco Extend2Fit
Sturdiest

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Source: www.verywellfamily.com
On 25 May 2024 Parenting Pod ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #5

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#5 out of 9 Graco Extend2Fit
Best Extended Rear-Facing

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Source: parentingpod.com
On 24 Dec 2024 what to expect ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #6

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#6 out of 7 Graco Extend2Fit
Best Car Seat for Taller Kids

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Source: www.whattoexpect.com
On 27 Nov 2024 BabyGearLab ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #2

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#2 out of 7 Graco Extend2Fit
Best Value for Crash Test Analysis

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Source: www.babygearlab.com
On 25 Nov 2024 Parents ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #11

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#11 out of 12 Graco Extend2Fit
Sturdiest

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Source: www.parents.com

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Graco Extend2Fit is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Evenflo Sonus is not.

Rank	Change	Price	Convertible Car Seat	Wirecutter	babylist	Verywell Family	Parenting Pod	Strolleria	what to expect	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.	-	2	9	-	1	5	5	5	4	9
2	-	$280	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.	-	-	5	2	-	1	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	11	5	-	6	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.	-	4	-	1	-	2	-	1	-	-
5	-	Check price	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.	3	5	-	4	-	3	-	2	-	-
6	-	$350	Graco Turn2Me The Graco Turn2Me convertible car seat is highly regarded for its safety features, comfort, ease of use, and stylish design, making it a recommended choice for parents.	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	1
7	-	$580	Clek Foonf The Clek Foonf Convertible Car Seat is a safe, durable, and stylish option for parents who prioritize safety and design, but it may be less portable due to its weight and adjusting the harness and headrest height can be time-consuming.	-	6	-	-	3	-	-	8	2	-
8	-	Check price	Safety 1st Grow and Go The Safety 1st Grow and Go car seat is a highly rated and versatile option that prioritizes safety and comfort for children, with adjustable features and easy installation.	-	-	2	-	-	4	-	-	-	2
9	-	$300	Britax Poplar 2-in-1	-	-	8	-	2	-	-	-	-	8
10	-	Check price	Diono Radian 3RXT The Diono Radian 3RXT Convertible Car Seat is a highly recommended product for parents who prioritize safety, comfort, durability, and style, offering a comfortable and supportive padding system, a full steel alloy frame, and a slim-fit design that can fit three car seats across the back seat of most mid-sized vehicles.	-	-	4	6	-	-	-	-	-	4
11	-	$189	Maxi Cosi Pria All-in-1 The Maxi Cosi Pria All-in-1 Convertible Car Seat is a safe, comfortable, and stylish car seat with side impact protection technology, adjustable features, and easy installation.	-	-	10	-	-	-	-	6	-	10
12	-	$399	Chicco Rotating Convertible Car Seat	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
15	-	Check price	Chicco NextFit Zip Max	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	7	3	-
16	-	Check price	Graco SlimFit3 LX The Graco SlimFit3 LX convertible car seat is a safe, comfortable, durable, and easy-to-use option for families looking for a versatile and practical car seat.	-	7	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-
17	-	$300	Uppababy Knox The UPPAbaby Knox Convertible Car Seat is a high-end, safe, comfortable, and stylish car seat suitable for parents who prioritize these features in their baby gear choices.	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	4	-	-
18	-	Check price	Cybex Sirona S SensorSafe The Cybex Sirona S SensorSafe convertible car seat is a safe, comfortable, and versatile option for parents who prioritize safety and convenience.	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	7	-
19	-	$350	Peg Perego Primo Viaggio	-	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-	6
20	+1	$320	Chicco OneFit ClearTex The Chicco OneFit ClearTex Convertible Car Seat is a safe, comfortable, durable, versatile, and easy-to-use car seat that features a patented DuoGuard® two-layered protection system, steel-reinforced body, specialized EPS energy-absorbing foam, ClearTex fabrics, and GREENGUARD Gold Certification, making it a great investment for parents who want a car seat that can grow with their child.	-	-	7	-	-	-	-	-	-	7
21	-1	$200	Graco SlimFit All-in-One The Graco SlimFit All-in-One car seat is a safe, durable, and versatile option for parents looking for a comfortable and adjustable car seat that can accommodate children from infancy to toddlerhood and beyond.	-	-	-	-	-	7	7	-	-	-
22	-	Check price	Babyark Convertible Car Seat	-	-	12	-	-	-	-	-	-	12
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [11]

No critic scores

Total expert reviews: 11

with a score: 0
without a score: 11

Expert reviews [19]

96

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:

VERSATILE: The Sonus Convertible Car Seat helps protect rear facing infants from 5-40 pounds, and forward facing toddlers from 22-50 pounds, extending the life and use of this full-featured car seat. Rear facing height is 19-40 inches and forward facing height is 28-50 inches
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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

This model can be used as a rear-facing car seat for kids from 5 to 40 pounds and in a forward-facing position for toddlers from 22 to 50 pounds. It features an air flow ventilation system, which is able to regulate the temperature around your child. The seat has removable machine-washable pads and meets all the airplane requirements.

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

Adjustable Recline Can the seat’s recline angle be adjusted?

Yes

Padding or insert included Extra padding is required to have a newborn or small baby fit properly in a convertible car seat

Yes

Adjustment Features How the straps and buckles adjust to ensure that the child is secured

5 shoulder strap positions ensure proper fit always

Integrated belt lock-off for easy vehicle seat belt use.

Child Restrictions

Age Range

Birth - 5 years

Newborn to 7 Years Old

Weight Range Minimum weight to maximum weight

65 lbs

22lb - 65lb

Height Range Minimum height to maximum height

28-50 inches

49 inches

Rear facing weight limit How long can the child sit rear facing in this seat? (weight)

64 lbs

50 lbs

Rear facing height limit How long can the child sit rear facing? (height)

4.3 ft

1 inches

Booster seat Can the convertible car seat be used as a booster seat?

Yes

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)

LATCH Connectors What LATCH system connectors does the seat use to be secured in the vehicle?

Quick Connector LATCh

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

Premium Features

Detachable cover Does the car seat cover come off and on easily?

No

Yes

Machine washable cover Can the carseat cover be put in the washing machine?

Yes

Stroller system compatible Can this car seat be used with a compatible stroller system?

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

3

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

1

2

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

3

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

13 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

Items must be returned in the original manufacturer's packaging. We strongly recommend you keep your packaging for at least the first 90 days after purchase.

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.

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