UPPAbaby has always been a trend setter when it comes to combining ultimate comfort, luxury and safety. Their strollers and car seats are the perfect example of this. The UPPAbaby Mesa has long since been a standout in the infant car seat world, but now that the Mesa MAX has been introduced, parents now have TWO options to choose from! But, how does one choose? What’s really different between the two (aside from cost)? Check out our chart below to see a side by side comparison and learn the difference between the Uppababy Mesa v2 and the Uppababy Mesa Max infant car seats.
Uppababy Mesa V2 vs Uppababy Mesa Max Infant Car Seats
| MESA V2 | MESA MAX | |
| Harness | Adjustable no-rethread harness | No-rethread infinite adjust harness |
| Car Seat Weight | 9.9 lbs | 9.9 lbs |
| Canopy | Large 3-panel | Extra Large 3-panel |
| Ventilation | NO | Ventilated side panels |
| Fabric | SafeTech + PureTech | DualTech + PureTech |
| European Belt Path | NO | YES |
| European Belt Routing | YES | NO |
| Child Compatibility | 0-1 years/4-35lbs/up to 32″ | 0-1 years/4-35lbs/up to 32″ |
| Travel System Ready | Vista/Cruz directly [Minu/Ridge with sep. adapters] | Vista/Cruz directly [Minu/Ridge with sep. adapters] |
| 4th Anti-Rebound Handle Position | YES | YES |
| Removable Infant Insert | YES – 4 to 11 lbs | YES – 4 to 11 lbs |
| One-Crotch Buckle Position | YES | YES |
| Carrier Handle Release Button | YES | YES |
| Storage Pocket for Buckles | YES | NO |
| Buckle Storage in Belt Path | NO | YES |
| Removable/Washable Cover | YES | YES |
| SIP Headrest | YES | YES |
| Air Flow | NO | YES – Side Ventilation |
| Car Seat Base: | ||
| Base Weight | 9 lbs | 12.6 lbs |
| Level Indicator | Level indicator on both sides | Bubble indicator on both sides |
| Anti-Rebound+ Panel | NO | YES |
| Load Leg | NO | YES |
| 4-position adjustable foot | YES | YES |
| SmartSecure System | YES | YES |
| Tightness Indicator | Red to Green | Red to Green |
| Built-In Lockoffs | YES | YES |
Features of Mesa Max vs Mesa V2
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