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First published: June 2026 · Last reviewed: July 2026 · Next scheduled review: January 2027
Our verdict in one sentence
If the rotating seat is the feature you actually want, buy the Cybex — it does it better than anything else in this category at £449. If you don’t need ongoing rotation and budget allows, the Dragonfly offers superior Bugaboo build quality and a clever one-piece fold. Don’t spend twice as much on the Dragonfly hoping it will replicate what the Cybex does. It won’t.
Why trust this comparison?
Cybex Eezy S Twist+2: Hands-on tested. Rotating seat mechanism assessed directly — evaluating the 360° spin in daily handling.
Bugaboo Dragonfly: Hands-on tested. Build quality, one-piece fold, and suspension assessed in store.
Testing scope: Both were hands-on assessments rather than multi-month outdoor tests. The rotating seat verdict draws on direct handling. Specs verified against manufacturer sites July 2026.
Before you compare
Both are premium compact pushchairs in the £450–£950 price range. Check this is the right category for your family before comparing:
- Budget is tight — the Mamas & Papas Airo at £189 covers everyday city use well at a fraction of either price.
- You need true off-road capability — the Eezy S Twist+2 has all-terrain wheels, but neither is a dedicated rural pushchair. Consider the Bugaboo Fox 5 or Out n About Nipper V5.
- You need a double pushchair — neither converts. Consider the Bugaboo Donkey 6 or Cybex Gazelle S.
- The rotating seat isn’t a priority — if 360° spin doesn’t matter, the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 is worth shortlisting as an ultra-compact alternative.
If a premium compact for city and everyday use is the brief — and the rotating seat question is active — read on.
Where the £496 price difference goes
The Dragonfly premium pays for:
- Bugaboo precision engineering — high-grade materials and chassis feel
- Patented one-piece fold (folds compactly with seat facing either direction)
- Superior city suspension and refined push quality
- High resale value under the Bugaboo brand name
- Bugaboo ecosystem of accessories and long-term support
The Cybex brings instead:
- 360° rotating seat unit — spin parent-to-world facing with one hand
- All-terrain styled tyres — slightly better on varied pavement/gravel
- From birth suitability with lie-flat seat recline
- £496 lower cost — leaving substantial budget for other nursery gear
- A unique rotating feature the Dragonfly cannot offer
The rotating seat — the defining feature
The Cybex Eezy S Twist+2 features a 360° rotating seat unit. With one hand, you can rotate the seat from parent-facing to world-facing without removing your child from the pushchair. For parents who frequent cafés, travel often, or simply want to change baby’s view on demand, it offers practical daily convenience.
The Bugaboo Dragonfly does not rotate on its chassis. It features a traditional reversible seat unit that unclips to reverse—though Bugaboo’s engineering allows the Dragonfly to fold into a single compact piece with the seat attached in *either* direction. If ongoing, on-the-go seat rotation while baby is seated is your primary goal, the Cybex is the direct option.
The honest question to ask yourself: Will you actively use a rotating seat mechanism in your daily routine, or does the idea simply sound appealing? If you frequently navigate tight spaces, cafés, or public transport where flipping direction on the fly is useful, the Cybex solves that problem directly. If not, the Dragonfly’s superior push and one-piece fold may be the better investment.
Head-to-head spec breakdown
| Feature | Cybex Eezy S Twist+2 | Bugaboo Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From £449 ✔️ | From £945 |
| Weight | 8.6kg ✔️ | 8.7kg |
| Seat Mechanism | ✔️ 360° one-hand rotation (with child seated) | Reversible seat (unclip to reverse) |
| Fold Action | Compact fold | ✔️ One-piece fold (both directions) |
| Build Quality | Good quality mid-range finish | ✔️ Premium Bugaboo engineering |
| Suspension / Ride | All-terrain tyres (varied surfaces) | ✔️ Superior city suspension & glide |
| Suitable from | ✔️ Birth (lie-flat recline) | ✔️ Birth (lie-flat seat or carrycot) |
| Resale Value | Moderate to good | ✔️ Very strong (Bugaboo brand demand) |
| Best overall | ✔️ Rotating seat priority & value | Premium push, city fold & durability |
Which should you choose?
Choose the Cybex Eezy S Twist+2 if:
- ✔️ 360° seat rotation is essential: You want to flip seat direction effortlessly with baby inside.
- ✔️ Better price-to-feature value: High functionality at £449 versus £945.
- ✔️ Varied urban ground: Puncture-proof all-terrain wheels cope well with cobblestones and gravel.
Choose the Bugaboo Dragonfly if:
- ✔️ One-piece fold priority: You want a compact fold without detaching the seat in either mode.
- ✔️ Premium engineering: Smooth city push quality and long-term chassis durability.
- ✔️ Resale value retention: You plan to resell on the secondhand UK market after 2–3 years.
The mistake most parents make
With the Eezy S Twist+2:
Buying it specifically for seat rotation and then rarely using the feature in practice. Assess whether your daily routine (cafés, public transport, car loading) genuinely benefits from mid-walk rotation.
With the Dragonfly:
Spending £945 expecting a 360° rotating seat. The Dragonfly has a reversible seat and a clever one-piece fold, but it does not spin on the chassis. Know which seat mechanism you are buying before committing.
💡 The honest summary
If a 360° rotating seat is the primary feature you need, the Cybex Eezy S Twist+2 is the clear choice in this class at £449. If long-term build quality, smooth city pushing, and an effortless one-piece fold matter more than ongoing seat rotation, the Bugaboo Dragonfly justifies its premium position. Choose the pushchair that solves your specific daily routine.
Read the full reviews
Also worth reading
- Bugaboo Butterfly 2 vs Mamas & Papas Airo — premium vs budget compact comparison
- Cybex hub — all Cybex models reviewed
- Bugaboo hub — all Bugaboo models reviewed
- Best Pushchairs for Public Transport — city and travel comparisons
- Best Lightweight Pushchairs — full compact market guide
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.
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