Yakima
Yakima SkyBox NX 18
$848.95
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Yakima SkyBox NX 18 vs SportRack Vista XL
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. SportRack Vista XL is cheaper at $449.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
SportRack
SportRack Vista XL
$449.95Cheaper
Which is better: the Yakima SkyBox NX 18 or SportRack Vista XL?
The SportRack Vista XL wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The SportRack Vista XL is the cheaper at $449.95. The SportRack Vista XL both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Yakima SkyBox NX 18 | SportRack Vista XL |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $848.95 | $449.95 |
| Brand | Yakima | SportRack |
| Released | — | — |
| Capacity cubic (ft) | 18 | 18 |
| Length (in) | 84 | 63 |
| Width (in) | 36 | 38 |
| Height (in) | 16.5 | 19 |
| Weight (lb) | 53 | 42 |
| Max load (lb) | — | 110 |
| Opening side | dual-side | rear |
| Mounting system | — | u-bolt |
| Shell material | — | ABS |
| Locking type | key-lock | key-lock |
| Ski length max (cm) | 195 | — |
Sources — Yakima SkyBox NX 18: yakima.com (verified 2026-07-13). SportRack Vista XL: sportrack.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Yakima SkyBox NX 18 and SportRack Vista XL?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Length (in): Yakima SkyBox NX 18 84 vs SportRack Vista XL 63
- Width (in): Yakima SkyBox NX 18 36 vs SportRack Vista XL 38
- Height (in): Yakima SkyBox NX 18 16.5 vs SportRack Vista XL 19
- Weight (lb): Yakima SkyBox NX 18 53 vs SportRack Vista XL 42
- Opening side: Yakima SkyBox NX 18 dual-side vs SportRack Vista XL rear