Product Review · Strollers & Car Seats · #10 Ranked
Bugaboo Butterfly 2
Ultra-compact travel stroller · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 78
At $499.00 the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 is an ultra-compact travel stroller that folds in one second to roughly carry-on size, weighs about 16 pounds, and rides on larger wheels with full suspension. Quality leads at 86 and Features sits at 80, but Value lands at 62 because it costs more than most compacts, and Satisfaction at 86 reflects a 4.3-star rating, the most mixed here. Reviewers cite a fiddly harness, a short canopy and a low seat, and newborn use needs a car-seat adapter. Warranty is fair at 78 with three years on registration. It is for city and travel families who already own a first stroller.
What you're getting
- One-second, one-hand fold; self-standing when folded
- Folds to about 17.7 x 9 x 21.7 in for overhead bins
- About 16 lb; child up to 48 lb or 48 months
- Multi-position recline plus extendable footrest
- Larger wheels with full suspension on all four corners
- UPF 50+ canopy; underseat basket rated to about 17.6 lb
- 3-year warranty with registration
- Newborn use needs a car seat or cocoon, sold separately
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- One-second fold; about 17.7 x 9 x 21.7 in folded
- About 16 lb; child up to 48 lb / 48 months
- 3-year warranty with registration
- Price$499.00
- TierUltra-compact travel stroller
- Category rank#10 of 10
Should you buy the Bugaboo Butterfly 2?
The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 is a travel stroller for the parent who flies often enough to want one that goes in the overhead bin and unfolds with one hand at the gate. It ranks #10 of 10 in our Strollers & Car Seats category at $499.00, which sounds harsh until you notice every product here scores 78 or better. It is a specialist: excellent at being small and light, expensive for what it is. If you need a daily stroller, the Chicco Bravo Travel System at $359.99 comes with a car seat.
Where it earns its score
- One-second fold. One hand, and it stands on its own when folded.
- Cabin-sized. About 17.7 x 9 x 21.7 in folded, which fits most overhead bins.
- Light with real suspension. About 16 lb, with suspension on all four corners and larger wheels than most compacts.
- Rated to 48 lb. Multi-position recline and an extendable footrest keep it useful into the preschool years.
What to know first
- Value is the lowest factor at 62. It costs more than most compact strollers, and newborn use needs a car seat or cocoon sold separately.
- Owner complaints. Reviewers mention a fiddly harness, a short canopy and a low seat.
- Small basket. Rated to about 17.6 lb, fine for a bag, not for groceries.
- Register the warranty. The 3-year coverage requires registration.
Our verdict
The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 scores 78, our Fair Buy tier, with Quality (86) and Satisfaction (86) pulling it above the line despite Value at 62. Buy it if air travel and tight city spaces are your daily reality. For everything else, the Chicco Bravo Travel System (82) does more for less.
Chicco Bravo Travel System
Questions buyers ask
Does the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 fit in an airplane overhead bin?
Usually. It folds to about 17.7 x 9 x 21.7 in, which fits most overhead bins, though airline policies vary.
Can you use the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 from birth?
Only with a compatible infant car seat or a cocoon, both sold separately.
How much weight can the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 hold?
A child up to 48 lb or 48 months, plus about 17.6 lb in the underseat basket.
Ready to check it out?
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 · ViperScore 78 · Fair Buy · $499.00
How the other 9 strollers & car seats scored
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83Britax One4Life
82UPPAbaby Vista V3
82Graco 4Ever DLX
82Chicco Bravo Travel System
81Chicco KeyFit Infant
81Doona Car Seat & Stroller
80Evenflo Revolve360 Extend
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