REASONS TO BUY
Tensioner/lockoff
Anti-rebound bar
Uber-easy install
Higher-quality
REASONS TO AVOID
Expensive
Can't remove harness pads
Tedious cover install
Romer Veni Review
A sleek and plush, high-quality seat with a fantastic tensioner/lockoff, but it is expensive and the crash results are only slightly above average
Credit: Matt Lighthart
By Wendy Schmitz ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ September 11, 2025
Contributions From: Juliet Spurrier, MD
Our Verdict
The Romer Veni is an intriguing convertible car seat from a company owned by the same parent company as Britax. This relationship means much of the Romer design mimics and reflects the Britax ClickTight lineup. This option has an anti-rebound bar, wrapped in leather, high-quality materials, and some of the easiest installation processes we've ever seen. With the straightforward tensioning and lockoff of the seat bottom pushing down and locking the seat to the strap, there is almost no need for strap or belt tightening, often considered the most challenging part of installation. This option also performed better than average for crash testing, and while not a top-performer, the chest clip sensor results were very impressive, and the HIC was lower than most (lower is preferred). Overall, there is much to love about the Romer if your budget allows it, and you don't need the absolute best crash analysis.
Our Analysis and Test Results
The Romer crash test results are slightly above the average, but not a standout.
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Crash Test
The Veni's crash test results are better than average, but not a show stopper.
The charts show that the chest clip sensor results are good, better than most, which accounts for its higher analysis score. Lower g-forces are better, but the results here are pretty low.
The HIC or head sensor results are also relatively low, with some seats recording far higher results. But they weren't the lowest, with many seats showing better results. Had this sensor's results been better, it would have earned a higher analysis result.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
The Romer has an anti-rebound bar for rear-facing installation. While compelling, we can't say if this improves crash test results. We tested the convertible seats in a slightly hotter test than the federal guidelines require, using a more modern sled. However, we tested them forward-facing (since that is the position you will use the longest), and this configuration doesn't include the bar.
All of the seats we tested are assumed to have passed the test required by the federal guidelines. Therefore, these should all be considered safe. The Romer might offer an additional safety margin over the average seat, but some seats performed better.
The LATCH hooks on the Romer are the style that can be more challenging to remove, but they work well and the tensioner secures the seat to the strap.
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Ease of Install - LATCH
If you are worried about installing your car seat correctly, the Romer can help ease your anxiety with one of the easiest LATCH installations we've ever seen.
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With hook-style LATCH connectors and a flexible strap, the connectors are easy to use and attach to the LATCH anchor points on the vehicle.
For rear-facing installation, the LATCH strap utilizes the same pathway as the vehicle belt. It is under the seat, which lifts easily using a pinch mechanism under a portion of the padding. The path has blue line indicators to keep you on track, and tightening the belt is effortless. The seat presses down over the strap, acting as a tensioner and lockoff, which means you get a very stable installation without struggling with tightening.
The Romer's back tether strap is a triangle that goes over and around the car's headrest.
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Installing the Romer forward-facing is also easy and includes a color-coded pathway and the seat bottom as a tensioner and lockoff. It is as foolproof as an installation can be.
The Romer recline adjuster is on the foot end of the seat, making it hard to reach in the rear-facing configuration.
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The recline adjustment operates from the underside of the seat's foot portion, making it easier to use in the forward-facing configuration. You likely need to adjust the angle in forward or rear-facing before installation (see the manual for specifics).
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The Romer has a level indicator on both sides, a ball encased in clear plastic. It is easy to read and has a wide enough range to prevent frustration when getting the angle just right.
The Romer installation, forward-facing, using the vehicle belt, is rock-solid in our test car.
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Ease of Install - Belt
Installing the Romer using the vehicle belt is simple, quick, and easy. This is largely because of the lockoff/tenisoner that mimics the Britax ClickTight lockoff of Romer's sister company.
The Romer has a color-coded pathway, and threading the belt is easy. You must lift the seat bottom to reach the lockoff, the same for forward or rear-facing installation.
Romer says installation with the vehicle belt is their preferred method, and given how easy it is, we can see why.
The rear-facing pathway is closer to the foot end of the convertible seat, while the forward-facing path is closer to the back. The pathway used by the LATCH strap is the same.
The Romer belt pathway is under the seat, which works as a tensioner and lockoff to secure the seat to the belt.
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Once the belt is threaded and buckled in, there is minimal tightening of the belt required before pressing the seat bottom down to lock the seat to the belt. It is very secure when locked and passed the wiggle test without a problem.
Uninstalling the seat is also quick and easy: lift the seat bottom, unbuckle the belt, and pull it through the path.
The Romer headrest moves up and down to adjust the shoulder strap height.
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Ease of Use
The Romer features you'll use every day are okay, but nothing to brag about. If it is the only car seat you'll ever use, you likely won't be mad, but there are easier seats out there.
We love the Romer's retention system that keeps the harness straps out of the way when you put your baby in the seat.
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Harness
The harness is a non-rethread harness, so making adjustments quickly is a breeze. However, the shoulder strap pads are non-removable, which seems like a poor design choice because keeping them clean will be rough. Even if little ones only sput up or drool, it won't be long before they're gross. The shoulder straps have 13 positions, and the crotch strap has 3.
The Romer harness is easy to tighten, with a pull strap with little resistance.
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The buckle is stiff and more rigid when pressed with prongs that require manual removal. Magnetic holders are on the side, but if you forget to use them, the prongs will slide down the strap and end up underneath little tushies when kids crawl into the seat.
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Tightening and loosening the harness works as expected. There is some friction when pulling the tightening strap, as if the stitching on the strap is rubbing on something, but the release is smoother.
The Romer LATCH connectors are stored in a pocket on the back of the base.
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LATCH Storage
The LATCH storage takes time and thoughtful consideration because the box under the seat is small. The connectors don't fit well, and most of the time, the straps poke out. It takes longer than it should, and a bigger storage box or a simple clip-on location would be easier.
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Cover
Removing the cover is tedious, but there are worse options. There are elastic loops that make getting it on and off a pain, and you have to remove the crotch strap to get the cover completely off. We suspect that even if it needs to be cleaned, many parents will skip it after the first time.
You can easily adjust the harness shoulder straps on the Romer by using the movable headrest assembly.
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Comfort/Quality
The Romer looks lovely and offers better padding and softer fabric than most competitors. The wide cup holders and leather-wrapped anti-rebound bar make the overall look luxurious.
The Romer has cushiony padding for comfort and softer fabric.
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This option has supportive comfort padding in the right places. It offers an infant insert that is less of an afterthought and might help boost infants into the best position. The fabric feels soft and somehow “silky.”
The Romer cup holders are wide enough for many wide-bottomed sippy cups and kids' water bottles.
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The cup holder is wider than some competitors and fits most sippy cups, but it isn't very deep, which limits how tall the items you put inside can be before they'll topple out.
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The overall shell is sleek with less clutter and fewer areas where gunk can collect. The fabric folds over the sides of the shell further than some competitors, and we suspect this cover is going to get dirty quickly.
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The Romer's harness has extensive comfort padding on the shoulder straps and the crotch strap/buckle.
The Romer is heavier than most competitors, with a weight of 27.9 lbs.
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Weight/Size
The Romer is a heavy seat, weighing 27.9 lbs. While not the heaviest, it is still a beast if you need to carry it very long or very far. While not a deal-breaker, it could be a consideration if you need to move it frequently.
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For such a beast, its impressively svelte width, at only 17.2 in, makes it one of the narrowest choices in the lineup. While not super narrow nor likely suitable for fitting three seats in a row, it is still 2+ inches thinner than many competitors and an inch wider than the average. Its length is also pretty short, making it potentially better for smaller cars or taller parents who may need more space between the car seat and the front seatback.
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Should You Buy the Romer Veni?
Britax and Romer are owned by the same company, and it could be a good stand-in for Britax lovers who aren't super impressed by the Britax lineup. It is super easy to install using any method thanks to a lockoff that looks suspiciously like the ClickTight method you see in Britax seats, and it is well-padded with soft materials. The Veni has an anti-rebound bar, dual cup holders, and a non-rethread harness adjustment. While we love the Romer, it doesn't have the highest crash test scores. While it is better than the average seat and therefore a safe seat, we suspect some parents will consider this a no-go, no matter how well it performed in other tests. However, given how easy it is to install and the fact that proper installation impacts overall safety, we still think it is a seat worthy of consideration if it meets your goals in other ways.
What Other Convertible Car Seat Should You Consider?
The Graco 4Ever DLX should be a top contender if you want better crash test analysis. This seat can save you over a hundred dollars and has some of the best crash test sensor results we've seen. It is easy enough to install and is easier to use than the Veni, but the padding and fabric aren't as plush. If you long for a seat with better crash test analysis than the Romer, and is easy to install with plush materials, then the Nuna RAVA is one for your shortlist. However, all of this magic will cost you over two hundred dollars more than the Veni.
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