STROLLER COMPARISON
Joolz Aer² vs UPPAbaby Minu V3
Two newborn-ready premium compacts with very different baskets, reclines and folded shapes - here's how they stack up.
| Specification | Joolz Aer² | UPPAbaby Minu V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Photo |  |  |
| Price | ~$549 | ~$499.99 |
| Stroller weight | 14.3 lb | 16.7 lb |
| Folded size | 20.9 × 17.3 × 9.2 in | 10 × 18 × 21.5 in |
| Seat suitability | From birth · up to 50 lb | From birth · up to 50 lb |
| Recline | Full-flat recline | Deep recline with carriage mode |
| One-hand fold | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension | all | all |
| Basket limit | 17.6 lb | 20 lb |
| Where to buy | View price & offers ↗ | View price & offers ↗ |
Overview
Both the Aer² and Minu V3 are rated from birth without needing a separate infant car seat, which already puts them ahead of most compact strollers in this shortlist. The Aer² leans into low weight and a one-second one-hand fold, while the Minu V3 leans into UPPAbaby's usual build quality and a noticeably larger basket.
Fold and portability
The Aer² is the lighter of the two at 14.3 lb against the Minu V3's 16.7 lb, and folds to 20.9 × 17.3 × 9.2 in versus 10 × 18 × 21.5 in for the Minu V3. Both stand up on their own once folded. Check the exact airline-by-airline fit on each product's own page - folded width and depth matter more than the headline weight.
Comfort and ride
The Aer²'s recline goes all the way to fully flat, while the Minu V3 relies on its built-in carriage mode for the same newborn-flat position. The Minu V3 pulls ahead on storage with a 20 lb basket against the Aer²'s 17.6 lb, and both use all-wheel suspension.
Newborn use
Current US listing includes a baby net for newborn use. Use the required newborn configuration; older versions may differ. Use the built-in carriage mode for newborns, following the manual.
Price
The Aer² is the pricier of the two at around $549, against around $499.99 for the Minu V3.
Which one should you buy?
Choose the Joolz Aer² if the lowest weight and a true fully-flat recline matter most to you.
Choose the UPPAbaby Minu V3 if you want the bigger underseat basket and UPPAbaby's usual fit and finish, and don't mind the extra 2.4 lb.
Reviewed 2026-09-11. Specs pulled from each brand's current US listing - see the full Joolz Aer² review and UPPAbaby Minu V3 review for airline fit, materials, warranty and owner feedback.
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