Choosing between the Britax Boulevard Clicktight Or Diono Radian RXT is an easy task. Here’s why I’d choose the Diono Radian RXT.
Let’s get started.
Last Updated: September 27, 2018
(Britax Boulevard Clicktight
Vs
Diono Radian RXT
Ideal Use
|
Britax Boulevard Clicktight |
Diono Radian RXT |
|
| Rear-Facing Weight: |
5 to 40 pounds |
5 to 45 pounds |
| Rear-Facing Height: |
Head must be 1″ below the top of the fully extended headrest |
Up to 44 inches |
| Forward-Facing Weight: |
20 to 65 pounds |
20 to 80 pounds |
| Forward-Facing Height Limit: |
Up to 49 inches |
Up to 54 inches |
| Booster Weight: |
N/A |
Up to 120 pounds |
| Booster Height Limit: |
N/A |
Less than 57 inches |
The Diono Radian RXT has a higher weight limit in the rear-facing and forward-facing mode. It can even be used until the booster mode (up to 120 pounds) – something that is an advantage of the RXT against the Boulevard Clicktight.
You can also use the RXT up to 54 inches in the forward-facing mode versus the 49 inches forward-facing limit of the Boulevard Clicktight.
As an All-In-One Car seat, the Diono Radian RXT is also usable until your is less than 57 inches.
Will It Fit In My Car?
|
Britax Boulevard Clicktight |
Diono Radian RXT |
|
| Width |
18.5 inches |
15 inches |
| Height |
23.5 inches |
28.5 inches |
| Depth/Length |
23 inches |
16 inches |
The Diono Radian RXT is well known to be a compact seat when you need to install three in a row. That is because of its narrow feature.
However, since it is quite tall, you’ll need a Diono Radian Angle Adjuster for an older child when it is installed in the rear-facing mode to help you improve the back seat space.
Installation
|
Britax Boulevard Clicktight |
Diono Radian RXT |
|
| Do I need to use a pool noodle/rolled towel? |
Yes |
No |
| Easy To Install Rear-Facing With LATCH? |
No |
Relatively |
| Easy To Install Rear-Facing With Seatbelt? |
Yes |
Relatively |
| Easy To Install Forward-Facing With LATCH? |
No |
Relatively |
| Easy To Install Forward-Facing With Seatbelt? |
Yes |
Relatively |
| Easy To Uninstall? |
Yes* |
Yes |
Installing the Britax Boulevard Clicktight using the seatbelt is one of its selling points. Installing it by LATCH is not as easy, though.
The Diono Radian RXT installation will need you to pay close attention to some tricks and tips as shared in the videos I have embedded in my separate review of the RXT.
*Uninstalling the Britax Boulevard Clicktight via LATCH is also only easy when it is via the seatbelt installation.
Safety
|
Britax Boulevard Clicktight |
Diono Radian RXT |
|
| Country Of Origin: |
USA |
China |
| Steel Frame: |
Yes |
|
| Five-Point Harness? |
Yes |
|
| Side Impact Tested: |
Yes |
|
| Approved For Airplane Use: |
Yes |
|
| Easy To Buckle And Unbuckle? |
Yes |
|
While both seats are made of steel-reinforced frames, the Britax Boulevard Clicktight has two layers of side impact protection.
However, it doesn’t make the Diono Radian RXT any less safe, at least built-wise.
Check Out The Britax Boulevard Clicktight Colors
Check Out The Diono Radian RXT Colors
The Seat
| Britax Boulevard Clicktight | Diono Radian RXT | |
| Is The Material Breathable? | Yes | |
| Seat Weight: | 29.4 pounds | 27 pounds |
| Machine Washable Cover? | No | Yes |
| Roomy? | Yes | |
| No-Rethread Harness? | Yes | No |
| Comes With An Infant Body Support? | Just removable body pillow | Yes |
| Easy To Remove Cover? | Yes | |
| Expiration | 10 Years | 8 Years/10 Years |
| Comes With A Cup Holder? | No* | Yes |
| Shoulder Harness Has Pads? | Yes | |
| Leg Straps Has Pads? | No | |
Both seats are padded enough for comfortable long rides.
They are also built like tanks and are super heavy – the Boulevard Clicktight being heavier.
You can only hand-wash the seat cover of the Boulevard Clicktight, an advantage for the RXT which you can easily throw in the washing machine when the seat cover needs some washing.
Convenience-wise, you’ll come to appreciate the Boulevard Clicktight’s no-rethread harness. Whenever you need to adjust the height of the seat harness to fit different passengers, you just need to move the headrest up and down and the seat harness height will adjust automatically.
The Diono Radian RXT’s seat harness will need manual rethreading. You’ll have to remove the seat straps from the seat’s back slits, and you’ll have to manually feed them to the next lower or higher slots, whichever setting it is you need.
When you need to use the Boulevard Clicktight for a younger baby, there’s no additional head support. The Clicktight also doesn’t come with a cup holder by default (although there are sellers who offer it with a cupholder included).
Compare The Price Difference
Britax Boulevard Clicktight |
Diono Radian RXT |
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Conclusion
There is an approximately USD 20 price difference between the Britax Boulevard Clicktight and the Diono Radian RXT. The Boulevard Clicktight is more expensive.
Let’s see what the added price is for.
- The Britax Boulevard Clicktight seat belt installation and uninstallation is easy to deal with.
- It is made in the USA.
- It has a no-rethread harness.
Now let’s see what you get from getting the Diono Radian RXT, except for the obvious USD 20 savings.
- It has higher weight and height limits and can be used up to the booster mode.
- It can save more space in your vehicle.
- It is lighter in weight.
- It has a machine-washable cover.
- It has an added head support for a young baby.
- It comes with a cup holder by default.
Between the two, I’d choose the Diono Radian RXT.
Do You Need More Help Deciding Between
The Britax Boulevard Clicktight Or Diono Radian RXT?
See My Britax Boulevard Clicktight Review
Read My Diono Radian RXT Review
What Do You Think?
I’d love to know your thoughts in the comments section below!
Cheers!
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