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First published: July 2026 · Last reviewed: July 2026 · Next scheduled review: January 2027
The decision in one sentence
The Clic 2 is the budget compact — honest about its price and does the city job without pretension. The YOYO³ is the premium compact — lighter, more refined and with one of the strongest secondhand markets of any pushchair. The question is whether the YOYO³’s premium is worth paying for your actual use.
Why trust this comparison?
Silver Cross Clic 2: Tested at a local stockist. Build quality, fold and push quality assessed hands-on. Scored 7/10.
Stokke YOYO³: Hands-on tested. Successor to the Babyzen YOYO², one of the most-reviewed compact pushchairs in the UK market.
Testing scope: Both were hands-on assessments rather than extended long-term ownership tests.
This comparison: Budget compact versus premium compact — a cross-price comparison for parents deciding whether the YOYO³’s premium is justified over a genuinely capable budget alternative.
Before you compare
Both are lightweight compact pushchairs for city and travel use. Check this is the right category:
- You need all-terrain capability — neither is designed for rough terrain. Consider the Out n About Nipper V5 or Mamas & Papas Ocarro 2
- You need the fastest possible fold — the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 is among the quickest we have tested
- You need a growing-family pushchair — neither converts to a double. Consider the iCandy Peach 8 or Bugaboo Donkey 6
If a lightweight compact for city streets and travel is what you need, read on.
Where the price difference goes
The YOYO³ premium pays for:
- Lighter weight — 6.2kg versus the Clic 2’s weight
- More than a decade of continuous YOYO development — the most refined compact in its category
- 4-wheel Hytrel elastomer suspension — smoother ride
- One of the strongest secondhand markets of any pushchair in the UK
- Stokke brand heritage and ecosystem
The Clic 2 brings instead:
- Silver Cross brand quality at a budget price
- Honest about what it is — does the city job without pretension
- Significantly lower price — money saved for elsewhere
- Silver Cross warranty and brand reassurance
The real difference between these two
If you’re simply trying to get around town without overspending, the Clic 2 does the job surprisingly well. If you want one of the most refined compact pushchairs available, that’s where the YOYO³ earns its premium. The decision is more nuanced than the price gap implies — and the secondhand market changes the calculation entirely.
The Clic 2 is Silver Cross’s budget city stroller — honest about its price point, solid in construction and capable on smooth pavements and public transport. It doesn’t try to be more than it is. The YOYO³ is more than a decade of continuous compact pushchair refinement in one package — lighter, more polished, better suspended and with a secondhand market that means the real-world cost over ownership is often less than the new price gap implies.
The secondhand point is worth dwelling on. If you buy a YOYO³ and resell after two years, the net cost is often closer to the Clic 2’s new price than you’d expect. If budget is the honest constraint and you’re keeping the pushchair for its full working life, the Clic 2 makes sense. If you’re likely to resell, the YOYO³ is worth factoring resale into the calculation.
Head-to-head
| Silver Cross Clic 2 | Stokke YOYO³ | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7/10 | See full review |
| Price | Check current price | From £299 |
| Weight | 7.3kg (chassis + seat) | 6.2kg ✅ lighter |
| Suspension | Basic — smooth surfaces only | 4-wheel Hytrel elastomer suspension ✅ |
| Build quality | Solid — honest about its price | Premium — more than a decade of continuous refinement ✅ |
| Fold | Compact fold | Compact — 52 × 44 × 18cm ✅ |
| Cabin travel | Not IATA cabin approved per Silver Cross — check with your airline before flying | Cabin-compatible dimensions — always verify with your airline |
| Suitable from | Birth — lie-flat seat included ✅ | 6 months with standard seat — 0+ newborn pack sold separately (approx. £190+) |
| Secondhand market | Moderate | One of the strongest in UK pushchairs ✅ |
| Brand | Silver Cross — British heritage brand | Stokke/Babyzen — more than a decade of continuous compact development ✅ |
Which should you choose?
Choose the Silver Cross Clic 2 if:
- ✔ Budget is genuinely tight and every pound matters
- ✔ You want a Silver Cross compact without the YOYO³’s premium
- ✔ Your use is city streets, shops and smooth surfaces — the Clic 2 handles these well
- ✔ You’re unlikely to resell — the secondhand value difference doesn’t factor in
Choose the Stokke YOYO³ if:
- ✔ You want the most refined compact available — more than a decade of continuous development shows
- ✔ Resale value matters — the YOYO line is one of the best secondhand markets in UK pushchairs
- ✔ Weight matters — 6.2kg is genuinely light for a well-specified compact
- ✔ You fly occasionally and want cabin-compatible dimensions
The biggest buying mistake
With the Clic 2:
- Parents who later discover the YOYO³’s secondhand value would have narrowed the real cost gap significantly
- Buyers who expected more refinement than the price allows
- Families who fly and find cabin compatibility more of an issue than expected
With the YOYO³:
- Parents who needed from-birth suitability and didn’t budget for the separate newborn pack
- Buyers who realise their use is exclusively smooth city streets — where the Clic 2 would have done the job for less
💡 The honest summary
The YOYO³ is the better pushchair. That’s not a close call. The Clic 2’s case is straightforward: if budget is genuinely the constraint and city streets are your world, it does the job without asking you to overspend. The YOYO³’s case is equally clear: lighter, more refined, better suspended and with resale value that often makes the net cost closer than the new price gap suggests. Factor in what you’ll get back when you sell, then decide.
Read the full reviews
Also worth reading
- Best Pushchairs for Public Transport — how both compare for bus and train use
- Best Lightweight Pushchairs — the full compact market compared
- Mamas & Papas Airo Review — another capable budget compact worth considering
- Silver Cross hub — all Silver Cross models reviewed
- Stokke hub — all Stokke models reviewed
About the reviewer
Mark founded MyPushchair.co.uk in 2006 after struggling to find honest, straightforward pushchair advice as a new dad. With more than 30 years in the family travel and leisure industry — and after returning to relaunch the UK’s original independent pushchair review site — he continues to test products with one aim: helping parents buy the right pushchair the first time. Read the full story →
Still not sure which is right for your situation? Get in touch — happy to help.