The Britax Bpod Capsule is the latest capsule from Britax and we compare it to the Popular Maxi Cosi Mico Plus capsule. The Britax Bpod Capsule is a major change for Britax moving away from the click and go adaptors attached to the capsule to a travel system that will allow prams such as the Uppababy Vista/ Cruz to easily attach to the Bpod baby capsule. In this article, we will Compare Britax vs Maxi Cosi Capsules to help you make an informed decision.
SummaryThe key difference is between the Britax Bpod Capsule and the Maxi Cosi Mico Plus, is that the Bpod is new Bpod goes to 12 months of age and the mico plus goes to 6 months. britax safensound bpod baby capsule comes in 3 variations, Bpod Go Capsule, Bpod Lite Capsule and the Bpod capsule for Low Birth weight babies, and the capsule is suitable for newborns. All three variants are suitable for newborns up to 12 months of age, light-weight and easy to carry weighing only 4.5kg
For parents looking to make a choice, this guide will help you Compare Britax vs Maxi Cosi Capsules based on various factors such as safety, comfort, and ease of use.
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The Installation of the Britax Bpod Capsule is using the Clicktight system. Clicktight is the latest evolution of safety for baby car-seats. It is widely known that despite Isofix being claimed to make the installation easier and more secure.
Maxi Cosi Mico plus capsule comes in either isofix or seatbelt installation. Many parents struggle using the seatbelt installation on the mico plus capsule and do not understand how to effectively use a locking clip. Hence The installation is poor when a experienced fitter is not used.
Isofix installation is highly dependant on the car manufacturer making the Isofix points recessed at least 2.5 cm. When the Isofix points are protruding then it is not possible to get a secure installation.
Conclusion : The Britax Bpod Capsule Comes out on top for east of Installation
Removing the Britax Bpod capsule
Removing the capsule is very easy as the release lever is located at the back of the capsule and in a natural position where your hand falls easily.
Unlike the Maxi Cosi capsule there is no confusion with the base release lever.
Remove from the pramThis is a huge plus for the parents as it makes it easier for them to use the baby capsule, there is no confusion. additionally when the capsule is pushed all the way back it does not cover the lever. Another win for the Britax Bpod Capsule
A huge plus for the Bpod is that to remove the capsule off the pram; you use the same release lever to take the capsule off the base and out of the car. This makes the removal of the bpod capsule off the pram easier and more natural carry position.
Compare the to the maxi Cosi capsule where you need to press 2 buttons in the front of the capsule and then change the carry position
There is no need to remember an alternate way to take the capsule off the pram the Britax Bpod only has one release lever
Britax Bpod Carry Handle
The Bpod capsule has three positions Carry, rock and sit: the multi-position carry handle makes it easy to use in your car, with a compatible stroller or on the go. The Sit position is suitable when you get home and you want to let your child wake up naturally
The Top TetherCompared to the Maxi Cosi capsule; the Bpod sits flatter and offers a sleeping position when you get home and want to let bubs wake up naturally.
The top tether is a hoop type top tether that is fixed to the stabilising bar. Being fixed means that the top tether does not get lost when the capsule is shared between family members.
The hoop fits neatly into the restraining slot so that it can be easily attached. unlike the unity which has two small lots on the side, with many parents struggling to get the tether into the slots. The maxi cosi tether you must attach the ring to the snap hook where many parent struggle
The buckle position on the Bpod when tensions is well clear of the head rest on the car meaning that bpod capsule will work in volvo, jeep and tesla easily without any modifications. Contrast this with the Maxi Cosi Capsule where the buckle rests under neath the cars headrest.
Adjustable FooterThe Maxi Cosi Mico Plus capsule is only suited to either a flat surface or a seat that has a depth of around 40 mm. When the cars seat has a small depth then either the baby will be sitting a higher back angle or you may need a towel underneath to make the correct back angle. Either solution is not suitable as we want the capsule to be as close as the initial tests done.
The Britax Bpod capsule on the other hand has 4 footer positions, maxing out at around a depth of 6 cm. The means that the Britax Bpod is better fit in more cars than the Maxi Cosi Mico plus capsule.
Which Capsule is lighterThe Britax Bpod capsule weighs in at 4.5 kg excluding the base
Where as the Maxi Cosi Mico Plus capsule weighs in at 4.6 kg (excluding the base)
Once again the Britax Bpod is the winner
The third child in a capsule ?When fitting a third seat or capsule into a car it is a task that is best left to an experienced and accredited fitter such as those at TravelSafe. Trying to install a maxi cosi mico plus capsule is difficult given that isofix does not work when trying to fit a third seat so you must use the seat belt installation and that is difficult even for an experienced fitter.
The width of the Britax Bpod is just 44 cm making it as narrow as a graphene , where as the Maxi Cosi Mico plus is 45 cm and has a difficult installation required.