Cybex Solution G2
Safety notice: No US recall names the Solution G2 (searched 19 Oct 2026). Check your seat's model number and date of manufacture at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Pros
- Reclining headrest keeps a sleeping child's head supported
- Folds in half with two carry handles
- Rigid LATCH and a rating up to 120 lb
Cons
- Fold and recline add moving parts
- Cybex's side-impact figure is its own laboratory claim
Our Verdict: Cybex Solution G2
The Cybex Solution G2 scored 78 out of 100 across the three criteria we score every booster seat on, and took Best Reclining Headrest in our booster seat guide.
The reclining headrest is the idea that sets it apart. Jessica and Mark found the rear slider kept a sleeping child's head inside the side wings instead of slumping onto the chest, and it folds in half with two carry handles.
The extra mechanisms add moving parts a plain booster doesn't have. Cybex's claim of up to 20% lower impact forces comes from its own lab simulations, so treat it as the maker's number.
Our Analysis, Comparisons and Test Results
Crash test
8 out of ten. Cybex says its Linear Side-Impact Protection cuts initial impact forces by up to 20% in laboratory simulations. Our crash testing scored it 8.0.
Weight & size
7 out of ten. 12.8 lb, with a fold-in-half design and two carry handles.
Quality
8.5 out of ten. Thick, shock-absorbing foam layers in the structure.
Should You Buy the Cybex Solution G2?
Buy it if the booster moves between cars or the drives are long enough for a child to nod off.
If crash score is the whole point, the Clek Oobr scored 8.5 against its 8.0, though it weighs about 20 lb to the Solution G2's 12.8 lb.
Scored against the same three criteria as everything else here, this is a question of fit rather than quality. The gear that gets used is the gear that suits your week.
What Other Car Seats Should You Consider?
We scored the Cybex Solution G2 against ten other booster seats on the same criteria. The three closest on score:
| Compare | Score | Award | Tested in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybex Solution G2 (this review) | 78 | Best Reclining Headrest | Best Booster Seat 2026: 11 Seats Compared |
| Clek Oobr | 78 | Best Build Quality | Best Booster Seat 2026: 11 Seats Compared |
| UPPAbaby Alta V2 | 80 | Best High-Back Booster Overall | Best Booster Seat 2026: 11 Seats Compared |
| Britax Grow With You ClickTight | 73 | Best Harness-to-Booster Seat | Best Booster Seat 2026: 11 Seats Compared |
| Maxi-Cosi RodiSport | 73 | Best Straightforward Booster | Best Booster Seat 2026: 11 Seats Compared |
| Peg Perego Viaggio Flex 120 | 72 | Best Folding Booster | Best Booster Seat 2026: 11 Seats Compared |
Specifications
| Type | Folding high-back booster |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12.8 lb (published figure) |
| Child limits | 40–120 lb |
| Install | Rigid LATCH |
Conclusion: Cybex Solution G2
The Solution G2 took the reclining-headrest award with 78. Weight and size at 7 is its lowest mark, held there by the fold and the 12.8 lb frame.
The whole lineup, scored on the same criteria, is in our booster seat guide.
Tested against 10 other car seats in Best Booster Seat 2026: 11 Seats Compared. See all car seats guides and reviews.