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Experts recommend Graco 4Ever DLX more than Graco Extend2Fit

As of 9 Apr 2024, experts prefer Graco 4Ever DLX over Graco Extend2Fit, but both Convertible Car Seats have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Graco 4Ever DLX received 5 recommendations: from Best Products (10 Jan 2023), what to expect (15 Feb 2024) BabyGearLab (2 Apr 2024) and 2 others. By contrast, Graco Extend2Fit received only 4 recommendations from what to expect (15 Feb 2024), Verywell Family (20 Mar 2024) Parenting Pod (9 Feb 2024) and 1 other.

Rank Change Price Convertible Car Seat
Best Products
Good Housekeeping
what to expect
Verywell Family
BabyGearLab
Parenting Pod
babylist
Parents
Strolleria
Wirecutter
2
- $239
Graco 4Ever DLX
6
-
1
-
1
2
2
-
-
-
10
-1 Check price
Graco Extend2Fit
-
-
6
6
-
5
-
6
-
-

Curious to see this month's entire Convertible Car Seats ranking? It's here

About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 15 Feb 2024 what to expect ranked Graco 4Ever DLX as #1 and Graco Extend2Fit as #6
    Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment
    #1 out of 7 Graco 4Ever DLX
    Best Convertible Car Seat Overall
    ... ... ...
    #6 out of 7 Graco Extend2Fit
    Best Car Seat for Taller Kids
    ... ... ...
  • On 9 Feb 2024 Parenting Pod ranked Graco 4Ever DLX as #2 and Graco Extend2Fit as #5
    Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment
    ... ... ...
    #2 out of 9 Graco 4Ever DLX
    Best for Low-Weight Babies
    ... ... ...
    #5 out of 9 Graco Extend2Fit
    Best Extended Rear-Facing
    ... ... ...
  • On 10 Jan 2023 Best Products ranked Graco 4Ever DLX as #6
    Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment
    ... ... ...
    #6 out of 8 Graco 4Ever DLX
    Best 5-in-1
    ... ... ...
  • On 2 Apr 2024 BabyGearLab ranked Graco 4Ever DLX as #1
    Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment
    #1 out of 6 Graco 4Ever DLX
    Best Overall Convertible and Crash Testing
    ... ... ...
  • On 30 Mar 2024 babylist ranked Graco 4Ever DLX as #2
    Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment
    ... ... ...
    #2 out of 12 Graco 4Ever DLX
    Best Convertible Car Seat According to Babylist Parents
    ... ... ...
  • On 20 Mar 2024 Verywell Family ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #6
    Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment
    ... ... ...
    #6 out of 12 Graco Extend2Fit
    Best Durability
    ... ... ...
  • On 20 Mar 2024 Parents ranked Graco Extend2Fit as #6
    Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment
    ... ... ...
    #6 out of 12 Graco Extend2Fit
    Best Durability
    ... ... ...

After counting and adding up the 84 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Graco 4Ever DLX outranks Graco Extend2Fit. This is not to say that Graco Extend2Fit is a bad option. Like Graco 4Ever DLX, it is recommended by experts, but less.

Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Graco 4Ever DLX outranks Graco Extend2Fit by 8 positions. This indicates that, as of 9 Apr 2024, Graco 4Ever DLX is more critically acclaimed than Graco Extend2Fit.
Rank Change Price Convertible Car Seat
Best Products
Good Housekeeping
what to expect
Verywell Family
BabyGearLab
Parenting Pod
babylist
Parents
Strolleria
Wirecutter
1
- Check price
Nuna RAVA
4
5
5
9
5
-
4
9
1
-
2
- $239
Graco 4Ever DLX
6
-
1
-
1
2
2
-
-
-
3
+1 Check price
Britax One4Life
-
-
2
-
-
1
1
-
-
-
4
+1 Check price
Cosco Scenera Next
-
2
3
-
-
4
7
-
-
3
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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]

78
Total expert reviews: 11
  • with a score: 1
  • without a score: 10

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

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:
  • 4-in-1 car seat gives you 10 years of use: seamlessly transforms from rear-facing harness car seat (4-40 pounds), to forward-facing harness car seat (22-65 pounds), to highback belt-positioning booster (40-100 pounds), to backless belt-positioning booster (40-120 pounds)
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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
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat Review - Babylist
Review by Babylist
Popular! 81K views!
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GRACO 4EVER DLX CAR SEAT Unboxing - Installation - Review
Review by Victoria Ciftci
Popular! 43K views!
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OUR NEW CARSEATS! ALL ABOUT THE GRACO 4EVER DLX 4-IN-1 | OLIVIA ZAPO
Review by Olivia Zapo
Popular! 11K views!
Play video review
No video reviews linked yet for Graco Extend2Fit.
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0047406137077, 0047406137169, 0047406142330, 0047406143665, 0047406146130, 0047406147083, 0047406152575, 0047406171675, 0047406171682
UPC Numbers: 047406137077, 047406137169, 047406142330, 047406143665, 047406146130, 047406147083, 047406152575, 047406171675, 047406171682
Model Numbers: 1964704, 1965233, 1993220, 2001871, 2013694, 2017346, 2047736, 2047739, 2111210, 2111601, 8AQ49CMPCA, 8AQ49VLRCA
General Info
Description
This convertible car seat can accommodate kids from 4 to 120 pounds. The headrest can be used in 10 different positions, and the harness system is 5-point adjustable. The frame is steel-reinforced and meets all US safety standards.
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?
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
Make certain the belts are tight. If you can move the child restraint more than 25 mm (1 inch) side to side or front to back at the rear-facing belt, the vehicle belt is not tight enough. If you have not tightly secured the child restraint, try again, move it to another location, or install with the lower anchor connector assembly.
Integrated belt lock-off for easy vehicle seat belt use.
Child Restrictions
Age Range
Newborn and Up
Newborn to 7 Years Old
Weight Range Minimum weight to maximum weight
20lb - 65lb
22lb - 65lb
Height Range Minimum height to maximum height
49 inches
49 inches
Rear facing weight limit How long can the child sit rear facing in this seat? (weight)
40 lbs
50 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
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)
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?
hook-style 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
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
4
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
5
5
Physical Features
Weight of the seat

23 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
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.
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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Graco 4Ever DLX is a very 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 Maxi-Cosi Pria Max or Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 .

Graco 4Ever DLX was released in 2014. There are a lot of newer convertible car seats on the market. Show newer Convertible Car Seats

Graco 4Ever DLX is $12.99 less expensive than an average convertible car seat ($251.99).

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