Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Bugaboo Donkey 5
Best PremiumChicco BravoFor2
Best BudgetPrice
$1,400-$2,000
$250-$350
Summary
The luxury pick that Reddit parents call 'none better' — it converts from single to double, handles beautifully, and holds strong resale value. Worth the splurge if budget isn't a constraint.
Wirecutter's top tandem pick for parents who want a no-wider-than-a-single-stroller double without spending $1,000+. Easy to push and fold, making it one of the most practical budget doubles tested.
Pros
- Converts seamlessly from single to double configuration
- Exceptional push quality and maneuverability
- Strong resale value compared to competitors
- Can use one bassinet for newborn + seat for toddler
- No wider than a single stroller — fits through standard doorways
- Easy one-bar fold with built-in carry handle
- One of the easiest to push among non-jogging doubles tested
- More affordable than premium tandem options
Cons
- Very expensive — one of the priciest options on the market
- Wide footprint can be difficult in tight spaces
- Heavy when fully loaded as a double
- Heavy and large when folded despite easy fold mechanism
- Bench seat for older child is less comfortable than a full seat
- Fewer configuration options than modular competitors
Our take
The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is the stroller you buy when you want to stop thinking about strollers — it's that good, and the resale value softens the blow of the premium price.
The BravoFor2 punches well above its price — Wirecutter tested it against the field and it came out on top for ease of use, which matters more than specs when you're wrangling two kids.
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