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 XL comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about value buyers wanting flagship features at less premium — read the strengths below before deciding.
The SkyBox Carbonite is the budget Yakima pick — older Yakima cargo box at $599.
The SkyBox NX XL is the value pick — Yakima's flagship at $200 less than Thule comparable.
Budget Yakima. Carbonite texture. Lower capacity.
Best value. Bigger nose. Less polished.
| Spec | Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite | Yakima SkyBox NX XL |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16 cu ft | XL |
| Finish | Carbonite texture | — |
| Brand | Yakima | Yakima |
| Tier | Budget | — |
| Shape | — | Big nose |
| Price | — | $749 |