Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Baby Jogger City Tour 2
Best BudgetJoolz Aer2
Best LightweightPrice
$250-$350
$500-$600
Summary
The most comfortable handlebar of any travel stroller Wirecutter tested, plus a decent UV-protective canopy and solid underseat storage — at a fraction of the price of premium picks.
Wirecutter's top-tested pick with the smallest folded dimensions of any travel stroller tested in 2025. At just over 15 pounds, it's one of the lightest options with a large canopy and easy-to-use buckle.
Pros
- Most comfortable handlebar of travel strollers tested by Wirecutter
- Decent canopy with UV protection
- Good amount of underseat storage
- Significantly more affordable than Bugaboo or YOYO
- Smallest folded dimensions of travel strollers tested in 2025
- Just over 15 pounds — one of the lightest tested
- Large canopy with UV protection
- Simple-to-engage brake and easy buckle
Cons
- Fold is not as simple or compact as the Minu or Aer2
- Heavier than top-tier lightweight options
- Less community enthusiasm on Reddit compared to premium picks
- Premium price comparable to Bugaboo
- Less community buzz than Bugaboo Butterfly on Reddit
- May lack some comfort features of heavier strollers
Our take
If you're not ready to spend $600 on a stroller you'll use a few times a year, the City Tour 2 gives you the most comfort features per dollar — the handlebar alone makes long travel days noticeably easier.
For parents who obsess over pack size and weight, the Aer2 wins on pure specs — nothing folds smaller or lighter while still feeling like a real stroller.
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