Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Yakima SkyBox NX (Medium) comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about sedan owners and weekend road trippers — read the strengths below before deciding.
The SkyBox Carbonite is the budget Yakima pick — older Yakima cargo box at $599.
The SkyBox NX Medium is the sedan pick — Yakima's smaller cargo box for compact cars.
Budget Yakima. Carbonite texture. Lower capacity.
Mid-size. Cheaper than XL. Sedan-friendly.
| Spec | Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite | Yakima SkyBox NX (Medium) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16 cu ft | Medium |
| Finish | Carbonite texture | — |
| Brand | Yakima | Yakima |
| Tier | Budget | — |
| Vehicle | — | Sedan-friendly |
| Price | — | $649 |