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First published: October 2026 · Specs and prices checked against joolz.com, uppababy.co.uk and UK retailer listings October 2026
Our verdict
The Joolz Aer2 edges it — lighter, with a 10-year transferable warranty.
Both have an easy one-handed fold. The Aer2 is 1.1kg lighter, folds a little smaller, suits taller parents and has a warranty that’s exceptional for the category. Choose the UPPAbaby Minu V3 instead if you want it ready from birth out of the box — the Aer2 needs a carrycot or Nest to Seat for a newborn — or storage matters most.
How we compared them
Joolz Aer2: my daughter’s friend owns one, and over a handful of visits I’ve had a proper look at it in normal daily use and folded it myself.
UPPAbaby Minu V3: hands-on with a family’s own Minu V3 at Zizzi in The Light, Leeds. I folded it, pushed it, bounced it and examined the fabrics, and talked to the owners about how it suits them day to day.
Specs and prices: checked against joolz.com, uppababy.co.uk and UK retailer listings in October 2026.
Joolz Aer2 — official product image
Joolz Aer2
8/10
6.5kg · Folds to 53 × 44.5 × 23.5cm · 10-year warranty
UPPAbaby Minu V3 — official product image
UPPAbaby Minu V3
7/10
7.6kg · Folds to 45.7 × 25.4 × 54.6cm · One-handed fold
Choose the Aer2 if…
you want the lighter pushchair, you’re tall or your partner is, and long-term value matters — the 10-year transferable warranty follows the pushchair, not the original buyer.
Choose the Minu V3 if…
you want a premium compact that’s ready from birth without buying a carrycot or Nest to Seat, and storage matters — a 9kg basket that’s excellent in practice, plus a hidden AirTag pocket.
Aer2 vs Minu V3: where they differ
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| Factor | Joolz Aer2 | UPPAbaby Minu V3 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8/10 | 7/10 | Aer2 |
| Weight | 6.5kg | 7.6kg | Aer2 — 1.1kg lighter |
| Folded size | 53 × 44.5 × 23.5cm | 54.6 × 45.7 × 25.4cm | Aer2, just |
| Fold | One-handed, self-standing, with a built-in shoulder strap | Easy one-handed fold that collapses it forward — stands on its own, retractable shoulder strap | Level — both easy one-handed |
| Flying | Designed to meet IATA cabin size guidelines | Designed to meet IATA cabin size guidelines | Level — airline rules vary, so check before you fly |
| From birth | With the carrycot or Nest to Seat, sold separately | Out of the box — padded insert included | Minu V3 |
| Handle | 106.5cm, fixed — works well for taller parents | — | Aer2, for taller parents |
| Storage | 8kg basket | 9kg basket, excellent in practice, plus a hidden AirTag pocket | Minu V3 |
| Build | Solid and well finished despite the light weight | Premium lightweight — well built, premium fabrics | Level |
| Price | £359 for the pushchair (John Lewis); the Nest to Seat adds £149 for use from birth | £400 at UPPAbaby, £399.95 at Natural Baby Shower — from birth | Depends — Aer2 cheaper as a pushchair, Minu V3 cheaper from birth |
| Warranty | 10 years, transferable (Joolz) — check the terms at joolz.com when you buy | 3-year limited | Aer2 |
Prices at our October 2026 check. Bundles differ in what’s included, so check exactly what you’re getting — and prices change often.
What makes the Joolz Aer2 stand out
I’ve folded the Aer2 myself, and it’s a genuine one-handed fold that doesn’t need a particular knack — quick and straightforward from the first attempt. It’s self-standing with a built-in shoulder strap, it feels reassuringly solid when you pick it up by the chassis, and the handle suits taller parents, where compact strollers often compromise.
Then there’s the warranty: 10 years, transferable, so it follows the pushchair rather than the original buyer. That’s exceptional for the category. The catch for newborns is that you’ll need the carrycot or the Nest to Seat, sold separately.
Read our full Joolz Aer2 review →
What makes the UPPAbaby Minu V3 stand out
The Minu V3 is a premium lightweight that’s well built, with excellent storage — it even has a hidden AirTag pocket, which would be useful if you’re going to Disneyland Paris, for example, where we know about pushchair thefts. It has an easy one-handed fold which collapses it forward, it’s suitable from birth with a padded insert included, and it has a tall seat back, so taller kids won’t outgrow it too soon.
Against the Aer2, it’s 1.1kg heavier, and it’s decent rather than standout — you probably won’t regret buying the Minu, but you could do a bit better. Where it wins is being ready from birth out of the box, and the storage.
Read our full UPPAbaby Minu V3 review →
💡 From the Minu owners I met at The Light
The owners loved it — it met all their needs and requirements. They hadn’t had it too long, though, so there was still a newness to it, and issues and negatives often develop over time.
The question that decides it
Are you buying from birth? If you are, the Minu V3 comes ready with its padded insert at around £400, whereas the Aer2 needs the Nest to Seat (£149) or a carrycot on top of the pushchair. If you’re buying for an older baby, the Aer2 is the cheaper pushchair, and the lighter one.
After that, it’s weight and warranty against storage. The Aer2 is 1.1kg lighter with a 10-year transferable warranty; the Minu has the bigger basket and the AirTag pocket. As I always say, before buying a pushchair you need to understand where you will use it and how you will use it.
💬 If this were my money…
Of these two, the Aer2 — lighter, just as easy to fold, and that warranty changes the long-term value calculation. You probably won’t regret buying the Minu, but you could do a bit better.
And at this premium price point, the Stokke YOYO³ would be where I’d spend my money — see YOYO³ vs Aer2 and YOYO³ vs Minu V3. As always, choose the right pushchair for your needs and budget.
Choose the Joolz Aer2 if:
- Every kilo counts — it’s 1.1kg lighter
- You or your partner are tall
- Long-term value matters — 10-year transferable warranty
- You’re buying for an older baby, so no newborn accessories needed
Choose the UPPAbaby Minu V3 if:
- You want it ready from birth out of the box
- Storage matters — 9kg basket, excellent in practice
- You’d like a hidden AirTag pocket for peace of mind when travelling
- You’d like a tall seat back for a taller child
Also on Amazon: Aer2 → · Minu V3 →
Also worth reading
- Joolz Aer2 Review — the fold, the warranty and the full scorecard
- UPPAbaby Minu V3 Review — the hands-on at The Light and the full scorecard
- Stokke YOYO³ vs UPPAbaby Minu V3 — the Minu against my pick of the class
- Stokke YOYO³ vs Joolz Aer2
- Joolz Aer2 vs Bugaboo Butterfly 2 — warranty vs fold speed
- Best Pushchairs for Flying
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, the Joolz Aer2 or the UPPAbaby Minu V3?
The Aer2. It weighs 6.5kg against the Minu V3’s 7.6kg, a difference of 1.1kg.
Do both have a one-handed fold?
Yes. The Aer2 has a one-handed, self-standing fold with a built-in shoulder strap, and the Minu V3 has an easy one-handed fold that collapses it forward and stands on its own.
Are both suitable from birth?
The Minu V3 is suitable from birth out of the box, with a padded insert included. The Aer2 needs the carrycot or the Nest to Seat, sold separately, for use from birth.
Which has the better warranty?
The Aer2, with a 10-year transferable warranty. The Minu V3 has a 3-year limited warranty.
Which would you buy?
Of these two, the Aer2. At this premium price point, though, the Stokke YOYO³ would be where I’d spend my money.
📋 See all our Joolz reviews: Joolz Pushchairs →
📋 See all our UPPAbaby reviews: UPPAbaby Pushchairs →
About this comparison
Mark founded MyPushchair.co.uk in 2006 after struggling to find honest, straightforward pushchair advice as a new dad. For this comparison he drew on repeated visits with a family friend who owns a Joolz Aer2, which he has folded himself, and his hands-on with a family’s Minu V3 at The Light, Leeds.
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