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Best UPPAbaby Minu V3 Alternatives: Lighter & More Compact
By Alex’s parents, StrollerSelect editors · Published · How we research
The UPPAbaby Minu V3 is a favorite for parents who want one stroller for everyday life and travel: carriage mode for newborns, all-wheel suspension and a 20 lb basket. But it weighs 16.7 lb, costs about $500, and its 10 × 18 × 21.5 in fold fits the carry-on box of only 1 of 5 airlines we track.
Here are the alternatives we’d consider, depending on what you want to improve.
| Stroller | Weight | Folded | Carry-on fit* | From birth? | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPAbaby Minu V3 | 16.7 lb | 10 × 18 × 21.5 in | 1 of 5 | Yes | ~$500 |
| Joolz Aer² | 14.3 lb | 20.9 × 17.3 × 9.2 in | 2 of 5 | Yes | ~$549 |
| Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus | 16 lb | 17.6 × 9.6 × 21.8 in | 2 of 5 | Yes | ~$579 |
| Ergobaby Metro 3 | 17.1 lb | 22 × 17.3 × 9.1 in | 2 of 5 | Yes | ~$399 |
| Stokke YOYO³ 6+ | 13.7 lb | 20.5 × 17.3 × 7.1 in | 2 of 5 | 6+ mo | ~$449 |
| Mompush Nexis | 11.5 lb | 18.1 × 7.9 × 19.1 in | 0 of 5 | Yes | ~$200 |
*Number of tracked airlines (United, Delta, American, Southwest, Air Canada) whose published carry-on box the folded stroller fits. Plenty of parents report fitting larger strollers in the actual overhead bin - but the airline can still require gate-checking if there isn’t room.
If you want lighter, with a full-flat seat: Joolz Aer²
The Joolz Aer² saves 2.4 lb (14.3 lb), reclines fully flat, includes a baby net for newborns and folds one-handed to a self-standing package that fits 2 of 5 tracked airlines. It costs a little more at about $549. See the full Aer² vs Minu V3 comparison.
If you want better airline fit from birth: Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus
The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus works from birth with its fully reclining seat and fits the carry-on box of 2 of 5 tracked airlines, against the Minu’s 1 of 5. It weighs 16 lb and costs about $579. See the full Butterfly 2 Plus vs Minu V3 comparison.
If you want a bigger basket for less: Ergobaby Metro 3
The Ergobaby Metro 3 beats the Minu’s basket (22 lb vs 20 lb), works from birth with its Newborn Nest, has all-wheel suspension and costs about $399. It’s slightly heavier at 17.1 lb. See the full Minu V3 vs Metro 3 comparison.
If you want a smaller fold for an older baby: Stokke YOYO³ 6+
If your child is already 6 months or older, the Stokke YOYO³ 6+ is 3 lb lighter (13.7 lb), folds much thinner (20.5 × 17.3 × 7.1 in) and carries a 22 lb basket. This configuration isn’t for newborns. See the full Minu V3 vs YOYO³ 6+ comparison.
If you want the budget version: Mompush Nexis
The Mompush Nexis offers from-birth use, a near-flat recline and all-wheel suspension at 11.5 lb for about $200 - roughly 40% of the Minu’s price. Expect a smaller basket (13.2 lb) and simpler fabrics.
When to just buy the Minu V3
If the stroller will be your daily driver at home as well as your travel stroller - and you value carriage mode and UPPAbaby’s accessory ecosystem - the Minu V3 is still an excellent choice. Just plan on gate-checking it more often than not.
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