In this comparison report, you are going to find out what makes the Maxi Cosi Pria Max 3-in-1 different from the original Maxi Cost All-in-One baby car seat. They both look similar and their descriptions do not highlight any key differences until you dig further with the actual product in hand.
The additional word “MAX” should suggest that it is better than Maxi Cosi Pria, but what are these improvements?
Below you can find the comparison table highlighting the key similarities and differences between Maxi Cosi Pria and Pria Max car seats. For a detailed understanding, continue reading below the table.
| Maxi Cosi Pria All-in-1 | Maxi Cosi Pria Max 3-in-1 | |
 |  | |
| 5 Point Harness | Yes | Yes with ClipQuick |
| Adjustable Headrest | Quick Fit – 5 positions | Quick Fit – 5 positions |
| Cup Holder | 2 x Dishwasher Safe Removable | 2 x Dishwasher Safe Removable |
| Fabric | Premium Fabrics with Soft to Touch Cushion | PURECOSI Premium Fabrics with Soft-to-Touch Cushion |
| Front Facing Installation System | One-Click Latch Connectors | One-Click Latch Connectors |
| Front Facing Weight Limit | 22-65lbs | 22-65lbs |
| Rear Facing Installation System | One-Click Latch Connectors | One-Click Latch Connectors |
| Rear Facing Weight Limit | 4-40lbs | 4-40lbs |
| High Back Booster Weight Limit | 40-100lbs | 40-100lbs |
| Backless Booster Weight Limit | – | – |
| Recline Positions | 3 | 3 |
| Safety | 30+ years of European Engineering Experience | 30+ years of European Engineering Experience |
| Side impact protection | Yes with GCell® side impact protection | Yes with GCell® side impact protection |
| Stroller Compatibility | No | |
| Installation Latch | One-Click Latch Connectors | One-Click Latch Connectors |
| Removable Cover | Yes | Yes |
| Washable Cover | Machine Washable and Dryer Safe | Machine Washable and Dryer Safe |
| Harness Storage | Yes with Out-of-the-Way spring assist harness system | Yes with Out-of-the-Way spring assist harness system with Flip Away Buckle |
| Removable Plush Head & Body Inserts | Yes | Yes |
| Level Indicators | No | No |
| Average Customer Rating | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 |
| Where to Buy | Click here for price | Click here for price |
The Main Differences
Fabric
The Maxi Cosi car seats are extremely cozy, cushy, and comfortable as the name “COSI” suggests. It’s maxed! The Maxi Cosi Pria all-in-one baby car seat comes with Premium Fabrics with Soft to Touch cushion that is rare to find in other brand car seat models in the same price range.
The Pria Max has a similar fabric but it uses PURECOSI technology which makes the fabric in this model anti-inflammable.
- Maxi Cosi Pria: 0
- Maxi Cosi Pria Max: 1
Clip Quick Magnetic Chest Clip
The Maxi Cosi Pria comes with a simple locking harness system that can be clipped and removed with the press of a button, but the Maxi Cosi Pria Max goes a step further. The harness lock in the Max version is magnetic, which makes the whole process a breeze.
They snap together easily and removing them is just as easy. Watch the video below to notice how different the Clipquick magnetic locks can be from the standard.
- Maxi Cosi Pria: 0
- Maxi Cosi Pria Max: 1
Flip Away Buckles
Both Maxi Cosi models include an out-of-the-way spring assist harness system. The moment you unbuckle the child, the harness is pulled back to the sides.
This removes the need for a storage compartment altogether since the spring system pulls the strap in, leaving only the buckles out for you to pull when needed.
As you can expect, the Maxi Cosi Pria Max goes a step further by making the bottom buckle flip out to the bottom without staying stuck under the bottom of your child’s bum.
These flip-away buckles move back when unbuckled for absolutely zero interference when placing and removing your child from the car seat.
- Maxi Cosi Pria: 0
- Maxi Cosi Pria Max: 1
Final Conclusion
Total score points
- Maxi Cosi Pria: 0
- Maxi Cosi Pria Max: 3
Besides being almost similar in every way, the Maxi Cosi Pria Max is better than Maxi Cosi Pria in 3 areas – The Flip Away Buckles, Clipquick Magnetic Harness Locks, and PURECOSI Non-Flammable Fabric.
If these features don’t mean much, you can save the extra money by going with the original Maxi Cosi Pria which on its own is still a great 3-in-1 baby car seat.
