Evenflo Revolve 360 vs Graco Turn2Me: Rivalry in Rotation

In the world of car seats, what is a better convenience than a one-time installation and a single swivel from RF to FF in one swing?

Well, there you have it: the acclaimed America’s bestselling rotational car seat, the Evenflo Revolve360, and the more expensive rival, the Graco Turn2Me!

For the more expensive Turn2Me, is it worth it by a penny, or is the more versatile Evenflo Revolve360 with more models/variants and an innovative SensorSafe technology that notifies you in real-time of potentially unsafe conditions around your child right on your smartphone, yet cheaper, a better option?

This Evenflo Revolve 360 vs Graco Turn2Me shall be looking extensively into the differences and similarities in these 3-in-1 rotational car seats, comparing their specifications and features and the actual value each has to offer, devoid of sentiment or bias to enable you to make that right decision based on your needs and budget.

As a quick insight, one of the biggest differences between the Evenflo Revolve 360 and the Graco Turn2Me is the wider weight range of 4-120lbs (4-50lbs when RF) in the Evenflo and 4-100lbs (4-40lbs when RF) in the Graco’s.

Another yet colossal difference is the SensorSafe intelligent technology in select variants of the Evenflo that carries the name Gold (Evenflo Gold…), which is a smart system that notifies you on your smartphone in real-time four potentially unsafe conditions around your child, such as extreme temperature (hot or cold), unbuckled chest clip, your child sitting for too long and being unattended in the car.

Very early, we can see the Evenflo Revolve360 beats the Graco Turn2Me hands down, and if you are already as convinced as I am, you can head on with the Evenflo. The Evenflo Gold Revolve360 with SensorSafe will be my recommended option, as it also comes with the Quick Clean Cover feature.

Nonetheless, keep reading to learn extensively about the differences and similarities between these rival rotational car seats.

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What are the Differences Between the Evenflo Revolve 360 vs Graco Turn2Me

The Evenflo Revolve360 comes in two upgraded models from the now discontinued Original (OG) Revolve360: the Revolve360 Extend (a 3-in-1) and the Revolve360 Slim (a compact 2-in-1). Each model comes in two variants, one with Quick Clean Cover and the other with SensorSafe (the Evenflo Gold).

Apart from the usage modes, the Evenflo models come with the same specifications and features and have the presence or absence of the SensorSafe as their significant difference.

NB: You can read an extensive comparison of the Evenflo Revolve 360 vs Gold; Revolve vs Extend vs Slim.

On the other hand, the Graco Turn2Me is a standalone model that comes as 3-in-1; rear-facing, forward-facing, and high-back booster seat modes.

The difference between the Graco Turn2Me and the Evenflo 360 lies in the child weight range, wherein the Turn2Me offers 4-100lbs weight limit, the Revolve 360 offers wider at 4-120lbs and an extended usage in RF up to a max of 50lbs, while the Graco stops at 40lbs.

Other differences include:

1. As the name implies, 360, the Evenflo revolves 360^o, while the Turn2Me only turns 90^o. That is, the Evenflo rotates around in a complete cycle, and the Graco only turns from RF to the side to face you.
2. Depending on the model, the Revolve360 offers the SensorSafe technology or the Quick Clean Cover. The Turn to me, has nothing similar.
3. The Revolve360 Extend model has a zip-on padded leg rest that offers more comfort for your child’s growing legs in both RF and FF and can be removed when necessary. The Graco lacks this.
4. The Evenflo Extend offers 14 adjustable headrest positions, the Evenflo Slim provides 15, while the Graco Turn2Me offers just 10.
5. The Evenflo Revolve360 Slim is a compact 2-in-1 car seat (16.75″W) that can fit 3 across in the back seat. The Evenflo Extend and Graco Turn2Me are nearly similar in width (19.8″W vs 19.13″W, respectively).
6. The Evenflo has clearly stated terms about a 90-day limited warranty (in the non-Gold variants) or a limited lifetime warranty (in the Gold variants). At the same time, the Graco doesn’t have something similar.

At this point, you already have a clear glimpse of the differences between the Graco Turn2Me and Evenflo 360.

Now, we shall look extensively at the following tables, highlighting the differences and similarities in their specifications and features, including safety and installation features, ease-of-use features, and other miscellaneous aspects that may influence your decision.

Table 1: Specification Comparison – Graco Turn2Me VS Extend VS Slim

Tables: General Features Comparison: Similarities and Differences

Safety Features

Installation Features

Ease-of-Use Features

Comfortability of a Child

Longevity, Suitability and Compatibility

Miscellaneous features

Detailed Analysis of Both Seats – Which is The Winner? – Helping you Make a Decision

Going through the tables above, you’d have seen every aspect of both seats very clearly.

However, which is the winner, or in other words, more suitable to your needs?

While it is already straightforward to have a winner here, you may need more clarity that can help solidify your decision.

Specification Comparison:

This section will cover the aspect of product dimension/size, weight, seat modes, weight & height limits.

Product dimension

The following are the dimensions of each of the models in this comparison:

• Graco Turn2Me measures 20.75″D x 24.4″H x 19.13″W
• Evenflo Revolve360 Extend measures 21″D x 25.9″H x 19.8″W
• Evenflo Revolve360 Slim measures 21″D x 24.3″H x 16.75″W

While not much difference exists here, comparatively, the Revolve360 Slim is the most compact and will fit 3 across, but it is only a 2-in-1 that can be used as RF and FF. It also has a low height clearance (24.3″H), which means it wouldn’t take up much space when RF, therefore not affecting the front passenger seat.

On the other hand, the Turn2Me is negligibly slimmer than the Extend by barely half an inch but has a lower height clearance of 1.5″, which will take lesser front-to-back space when RF.

While these are considerable factors to consider, the type of your vehicle should be your deciding factor. The Slim would be your best option if you have a compact car. If you have a spacious vehicle, the Extend is a better option than the Turn 2 me.

Product weight

The following are the product weights of each of the models in this comparison:

• Graco Turn2Me weighs 30lbs
• Evenflo Revolve360 Extend weighs 29.6lbs
• Evenflo Revolve360 Slim weighs 28.5lbs

As a matter of fact, the differences in weight across these seats are negligible or, say, insignificant. While the heaviest is the Turn2Me at 30lbs, and the ‘lightest’ is the Slim at 28.5lbs, the Extend is just less than half a pound less than the Turn2Me.

In reality, the car seats are designed for permanent use in a vehicle (being a convertible, unlike an infant carrier), and as such, you will barely be reinstalling now and then.

On the other hand, the Revolve360 offers a more flexible design with a detachable seat base that needs only a one-time installation through RF and FF. Unfortunately, you cannot buy an extra base to have installed in another vehicle, and neither is it usable with a stroller.

Nonetheless, this factor may not influence your choice-making.

Seat Modes, Weight, and Height Limits

This is where the cherry lies in these car seats.

The Evenflo Slim is a conventional convertible car seat that can be used in rear-facing and then converted to forward-facing, a 2-in-1.

However, the Evenflo Extend and the Graco Turn2Me offer an additional seat mode, the high-back booster seat – 3-in-1.

On the other hand, other differences come in the child weight limits and extended usage in RF up to 50 lbs. The weight and height limits are as follows:

Graco Turn2Me

Rear-facing with harness:

• Weight limit: 4-40lbs,
• Height limit: The top of the child’s head must be at least 1″ below the headrest adjustment handle;

Forward-facing with harness:

• Weight limit: 22-65lbs,
• Height limit: up to 49″;

High-back Booster:

• Weight limit: 40-100lbs,
• Height limit: 43-57″,
• Recommended age: at least 4 years old

Evenflo Revolve360 Extend

Rear-facing with harness:

• Weight limit: 4-50lbs,
• Height limit: 17-48″ // top of child’s head must be at least 1″ or more below the top of the headrest or shell // harness straps must be adjusted to be AT or JUST BELOW child’s shoulders.;

Forward-facing with harness:

• Weight limit: 22-65lbs,
• Height limit: 28-49″ // top of the child’s ears must be below the top of the headrest;

High back booster:

• Weight limit: 40-120lbs,
• Height limit: 44-57″ // top of child’s ears are at or below the top of the booster seat headrest

Evenflo Revolve360 Slim

Rear-facing with harness:

• Weight limit: 4-50lbs,
• Height limit: 17-48″ // top of the child’s head must be at least 1″ or more below the top of the headrest or shell;

Forward-facing with harness:

• Weight limit: 22-65lbs,
• Height limit: 28-49″ // top of the child’s ears must be below the top of the headrest

The Evenflo Revolve 360 takes the first win here.

So, either the Extend or the Slim will be a good choice.

Features Comparison

To the next bread and butter of these car seats.

Well, not much difference exists here, but rather many similarities,

However, those few differences are crucial and can influence your choice.

This section shall cover safety, installation, ease-of-use features, comfortability for a child, duration of usage (expiration), and FAA approval of these car seats.

Safety features

While it is always emphasized here that ‘all’ car seats sold on the US market are ‘safe’ (as long as they are not recalled) due to the very stringent federal standards manufacturers are made to comply with, parents take particular interest in leaning towards reported safety ratings of car seats.

Well, while you may be as intrigued by that, it would interest you to know that car seat manufacturers go overboard to give you better assurance of safety by trying to exceed federal safety standards and improving and adding more features to enhance your child’s safety in their car seats.

Graco and Evenflo do very well in safety features, and coincidentally, they perform nearly the same crash tests on their child restraints, including side-impact and rollover crash tests and temperature tests.

However, Evenflo has the edge over Graco with its innovative, intelligent safety technology (SensorSafe – Gold) incorporated in the chest clip of your child’s safety restraint. This difference from Graco makes the most significant difference in this Graco Turn2Me vs. Evenflo Gold Revolve 360 comparison.

Additionally, the base of the Revolve360 acts as an anti-rebound system, just like an anti-rebound bar, by absorbing and distributing crash forces, thus providing more stability in a crash.

The Evenflo Gold Revolve360 variants of the Extend and Slim feature the SensorSafe intelligent safety technology that alerts you right on your smartphone in real-time, four potentially unsafe conditions around your child such as:

• Extreme temperature (hot or cold),
• Unbuckled chest clip,
• Your child sitting for too long in the restraint system and
• When your child is unattended in the vehicle.

The Evenflo Revolve 360 takes another win here.

However, only the Evenflo Gold series has this feature, albeit cheaper than the Graco Turn2Me.

Installation features

No matter what safety features a car seat promises, or how expensive it may be, if it is not easy to install or properly installed, the purpose of the child seat is defeated.

It is estimated that three out of every four car seats are not installed correctly.

Therefore, you should look out for installation features and ease of installation.

On this note, the Graco Turn to Me and Evenflo Revolve offer intentional installation features that make fixing a car seat easy and secure.

The Evenflo uses their trademarked Sure360™ Safety Installation System that includes the LockStrong™ belt tensioning arm, which enables you to get a secure installation using either the LATCH or vehicle seat belt system. They also have the Tether360™, which is used in both RF and FF harness installations.

On the other hand, Graco uses their registered trademarked SnugLock® technology that also enables you to get a secure installation using either the LATCH or vehicle seat belt system in RF and FF modes. This system includes the inRight™ LATCH that provides an easy, one-second fitting with an audible click that confirms a secure installation.

In this regard, both seats earn a tie.

Nevertheless, many parents report easy installation for either seat they bought.

Ease-of-use features

The Evenflo Revolve has more edge over the Graco regarding ease of using either seat.

The Evenflo comes with Quick Clean Cover, which enables taking off the seat cover super easy. However, the Slim model comes with this feature in the Revolve360 with Quick Remove Cover variant. In contrast, the Extend model includes it in the Gold variant, excluding the Green & Gentle variant.

Comfortability of a child

The Turn2Me and Revolve are very comfortable for a child, both featuring removable head and body inserts, well-padded cushions, and comfy fabrics, but it doesn’t end there.

The Evenflo Extend has a reversible, removable, well-padded leg rest that can be used in RF and FF modes, supporting your child’s growing legs.

The Evenflo also has more headrest positions than the Graco’s and an additional extended usage in rear-facing.

The Evenflo Revolve 360 takes the win here. The recommended option will be the Evenflo Gold Revolve360 Extend with SensorSafe.

FAA Approved

The Graco and Evenflos are FAA-approved and can be used on airplanes. However, do you want to carry a bulky seat on a flight?

Nonetheless, Evenflo specifically mentions the internal five-point harness must be used. Well, that is the standard.

On the other hand, either of the car seats can only be used in RF or FF modes and not the booster mode, and they can only be used on forward-facing aircraft seats.

Expiration

Both brands offer a generous 10-year usage lifespan from the date of manufacture.

After ten years, you must stop using any of the car seats.

Aesthetics (Fashion // Styles // Colors)

If aesthetics is one of the factors you look into in a car seat, here you have it.

Revolve360 Extend

The Revolve360 Extend with Quick Clean Cover comes in 3 styles:

1. Revere Blue
2. Rockland Green
3. Rowe Pink

The Gold Revolve360 Extend with SensorSafe comes in 4 styles similar to the discontinued basic (original) Revolve360:

1. Moonstone Gray
2. Sapphire Blue
3. Onyx Black
4. Opal Pink

A tip of the iceberg, the original Revolve360 model came with a black chest clip. The Gold version, Evenflo Gold Revolve360 Extend, comes with a white chest clip, which carries the SensorSafe technology. Look out for this during your purchase.

The Gold Revolve360 Extend with Green & Gentle Fabric comes in a single style:

1. Emerald Green

Revolve360 Slim

The basic Slim (without SensorSafe or Quick Clean Cover) comes in two styles:

1. Canton Black
2. Carver Blue

The Revolve 360 Slim with Quick Clean Cover comes in three styles:

1. Sutton Purple
2. Salem Black
3. Stow Blue

The Evenflo Gold Revolve 360 Slim with SensorSafe comes in three styles:

1. Amethyst Purple
2. Obsidian Black
3. Pearl Gray

Wrap-Up: Final Decision-Making Highlights

This Graco Turn 2 Me vs Evenflo 360 aimed to extensively compare the most prominent rival rotational car seats in the American market with insights on the specifications, safety, installation, and ease of use features.

Finally, making a choice now becomes more apparent, and you can now easily decide based on your needs and budget.

While the Graco Turn2Me is more expensive, it doesn’t feature better options than the Evenflo. The Evenflo offers more value across its models and variants and yet is cheaper.

It becomes easy to recommend the Evenflo Revolve360 over the Graco Turn2Me, and you can pick from either the Extend or Slim models.

The Evenflo Gold Revolve 360 Extend with Sensor becomes the best choice with the highest value for money.

Cheers to happy parenting!