Between The Evenflo Embrace LX Vs Graco Snugride 30 LX, the Graco Snugride 30 LX is a better choice when choosing between the two.
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Last Updated: October 29, 2017
Evenflo Embrace LX* Vs Graco Snugride Click Connect 30 LX
*Evenflo Embrace LX is nowadays sold as a part of the Evenflo Vive Travel System
Ideal Use
Evenflo Embrace LX | Click Connect 30 LX | |
Rear-Facing Weight: | 4-35 pounds | 4-30 pounds |
Height Limit: | Up to 30 inches | Up to 30 inches |
The Evenflo Embrace LX can be used up to 35 pounds while the Click Connect 30 LX weight limit is only up to 30 pounds.
Their height limits, however, are the same. Both can be used up to 30 inches.
Which Of The Two Will Fit In My Car?
Evenflo Embrace LX | Click Connect 30 LX | |
Width | 18 inches | 17.5 inches |
Height | 23 inches | 14 inches* |
Depth/Length | 28.5 inches | 26.75 inches |
*Carrier without base
The 30 LX is half an inch narrower than the Embrace LX. It is also almost 2 inches shorter.
Installation
Evenflo Embrace LX | Click Connect 30 LX | |
Do I need to use a pool noodle/rolled towel? | Yes | Yes |
Base: Easy To Install? | No | Yes |
Carrier Easy To Install Without The Base? | Yes | Yes |
Carrier Easy To Click Into The Base? | Yes | Yes |
Carrier Easy To Remove From The Base? | Yes | Yes |
The Embrace LX’s base is not easy to install. And to easily install the infant seat carrier using the lap/shoulder belt, you will need to use rolled towels to get the proper recline. You also have to use a locking clip to ensure that the seat belt installation on the seat carrier will be kept locked.
Safety
Evenflo Embrace LX | Click Connect 30 LX | |
Country Of Origin: | China | China |
Steel Frame: | No | No |
Five-Point Harness? | Yes | Yes |
Side Impact Tested: | Yes | Yes |
Approved For Airplane Use: | Yes | Yes |
Easy To Buckle And Unbuckle? | Yes | Yes |
Check Out The Evenflo Embrace LX Colors
Check Out The Graco Click Connect 30 LX Colors
The Canopy
Evenflo Embrace LX | Click Connect 30 LX | |
Length Of Canopy | Extends to the middle | Extends to the middle |
Does It Get In The Way Of The Carry Handles? | Yes | No |
Is It Easy To Move? | Yes | No |
Does It Stay In Place? | No | Yes |
It is easier to carry the 30 LX using your bare hands or arms. That is because its canopy does not interfere with the carry handle.
While the 30 LX’s canopy is not easy to move to your desired position, it does stay in place once you managed to get your desired angle.
The Embrace LX’s canopy and handle have limited space between them. To carry the Embrace LX seat easily, drape over a separate infant car seat cover to give ample space for carrying it by hand/arms. Otherwise, consider clicking it in into a compatible stroller.
While the Embrace LX canopy is easy to move to your desired position, it does not stay in place, so you will have to keep on moving it to your desired position should you decide to utilize its default canopy.
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The Seat
Evenflo Embrace LX | Click Connect 30 LX | |
Is The Material Breathable? | Relatively | Yes |
Carrier Weight: | 7.5 pounds | 7 pounds |
Machine Washable Cover? | Yes | Yes |
Roomy? | Yes | Yes |
No-Rethread Harness? | No | No |
Comes With An Infant Insert? | No | Removable head support |
Easy To Remove Cover? | Yes | Yes |
Expiration | 6 years | 7 years |
Shoulder Harness Has Pads? | No | Yes |
The Graco 30 LX’s seat material is made up of a breathable material. Your child will not overheat in the seat should they have to be in it for longer than usual.
The 30 LX is also lighter by 0.5 pounds.
They both have machine-washable seat covers which are easy to remove for washing.
Both of the seat harnesses need to be manually removed to adjust them to the next higher slot every time your child grows in height.
The Graco 30 LX has 1 year more than the Embrace LX before it expires.
And lastly, you will have to get separate shoulder pads for the Embrace LX as it doesn’t come with it.
Compare The Price
Evenflo Embrace LX |
Snugride Click Connect 30 LX |
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Conclusion
There’s an approximately USD 20 plus price difference between the Evenflo Embrace LX and the Graco Snugride Click Connect 30 LX. To justify the price difference, you have the following advantages of the 30 LX against the Embrace LX.
- It’s more compact than the Embrace LX. If vehicle space is crucial, the front seat passenger will appreciate that you don’t have to move the front seat all the way to the front since the Graco 30 LX is shorter than the Embrace LX.
- The canopy stays in place and it’s easier to carry the seat by hands or arms since the canopy does not get in the way of the carry handles.
- The seat material is more breathable compared to the Embrace LX.
- The seat weight is lighter.
- It has a longer expiration date.
- It comes with shoulder harness pads.
These 6 points are more than USD 20 in my opinion.
And with these justifications, I’d confidently say, choose the Graco Click Connect 30 LX.
Do You Need More Help Deciding Between
The Evenflo Embrace LX Vs Graco Snugride 30 LX?
Check Out My Review Of The Evenflo Embrace LX
See My Graco Click Connect 30 LX Review
Which seat do you prefer and why?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below!
Cheers!
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Hi Pitin,
Can you tell me until what ages this car seat can handle? I checked the price of the Graco SnugRide 30 LX Click Connect Car Seat, Glacier and the price is excellent based on the Evenflo advantage.
Hi Jean,
Kids come in different sizes although they have the same age. However, there is a general “guide” on how heavy and how tall your child will be at a certain age.
According to this article from BabyCenter, when baby boys are already 12 months old, they will be around 30.5 inches.
Baby girls, “in general” are 29.8 inches when they reach 1-year old.
Both seats are only good until 30 inches so expect both genders to outgrow both seats by 1 year old.
But then again, genes play a major role.
Regards,
Pitin
Hi Pitin
I completely agree with you that Graco 30 LX is a much better purchase than Evenflo Embrace car seat. The 7 advantages you have listed have persuaded me. I checked the price is also very reasonable for this car seat. Could you please advise if the base is included in this price?
Hi Arta,
Yup. Both includes the base. 🙂
Regards,
Pitin