Britax has had two lines of convertibles—the G4.1s and the ClickTights— for 3 years now and there are still many questions about the similarities and differences between the two. Let’s compare them and see what makes each convertible line its own and which one may be best for you and your child.
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| Both G4.1 and ClickTight convertible lines are outgrown rear-facing when the child’s head reaches 1” from the red adjuster handle on the headrest when it’s fully extended. | ||||
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| Both G4.1 and ClickTight convertible lines have the rubber HUGS on the harness (exception is the Roundabout) | ||||
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| Both convertible lines have RF weight limits of 5-40 lbs. | ||||
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| Both convertible lines have FF weight and height limits* of 20-65 lbs. and 49” or less (*exception is the Roundabout G4.1 which has a FF weight limit of 20-55 lbs. and height limit of 46” or less) | ||||
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| Both sets of convertibles have built-in lockoffs: the G4.1s have color-coded clip-style lockoffs, while the ClickTight panel serves as a lockoff | ||||
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| Both convertible lines have smooth bases with grippy rubber edges | ||||
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| Both convertible lines are steel-reinforced. The bars are more visible on the G4.1 line. | ||||
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| Differences Between G4.1 Convertibles and ClickTight Convertibles | ||||
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| The G4.1 line has a black shell and visible steel bars on the sides | The ClickTight line has a white shell with the ClickTight panel that opens to reveal the belt paths | |||
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| LATCH installation with the G4.1s is super easy for 2 reasons: 1. G4.1 has deluxe push-on LATCH connectors, and 2. Each LATCH strap is connected separately to the steel bars on the side, so pulling the straps tight is very easy. | ClickTights are designed to be installed with the seat belt and the lower LATCH connectors are the hook-on style and hidden in a compartment on the back of the base to discourage owners from using LATCH | |||
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| G4.1 top harness slots are about 1.5” lower than the ClickTight seats and overall seat height is about 1.5” shorter while seats are about 1” wider | ||||
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| G4.1 convertibles have 1 recline for rear-facing, but the recline can be tweaked per the manual | ClickTight convertibles have a greater recline range for both rear-facing and forward-facing | |||
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| G4.1s CAN be installed with Ford Motor Company inflatable seat belts after lower LATCH connector weight limit is reached | ClickTights CANNOT be installed with Ford Motor Company inflatable seat belts after lower LATCH connector weight limit is reached | |||
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| G4.1: the date of manufacture (DOM) and model information sticker is on the plastic shell by the child’s left shoulder | ClickTight: the date of manufacture (DOM) and model information sticker is under the child’s left knee on the ClickTight panel, under the cover | |||
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We also have more information about how the G4.1 and ClickTight models fit in your vehicle rear-facing in our Ultimate Rear-Facing Convertible Carseat Space Comparison article. You can also compare individual seats against each other by using our comparison tool.
I can’t decide between Graco extend2fit and Britax Boulevard G4.1
If the prices are almost same, which one is the better choise?
Hi Patrick, you really can’t go wrong with either one, but the Extend2Fit is a larger, longer lasting seat. In particular, it will work rear-facing for a lot longer than the Britax G4.1 series.