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Last updated: July 2026
The Silver Cross Clic 2 vs Mamas & Papas Airo comparison is one of the most interesting in the lightweight travel stroller category — because these two pushchairs approach the same problem from different angles. The Clic 2 is the lighter option at 6.5kg with a faster one-handed fold — the choice if minimum weight and fold speed are the priority. The Airo at 7.6kg has the stronger everyday-use evidence, with long-term daily evidence from real public transport use and a price that varies but is worth checking carefully before assuming either is the value winner. The decision between them is about what you’re optimising for — not simply which costs less today.
How this comparison was made
Tested by: Mark — the Clic 2 was tested at John Lewis Leeds. The Mamas & Papas Airo is used daily by B, K’s partner, on West Yorkshire buses and trains with a young child. Long-term real-world evidence vs in-store assessment. Both full reviews are linked at the bottom.
Start here — the decision that settles it for most parents
Do you need the lightest possible travel stroller — or the one that gives the best value for everyday use?
LIGHTEST AND FASTEST FOLD
Silver Cross Clic 2.
6.5kg and a fast one-handed fold. If minimum weight for overhead locker lifting or stairs is the priority, the Clic 2 wins that specific category. Check your airline’s dimensions before travelling.
BEST EVERYDAY CHOICE
Mamas & Papas Airo.
Long-term daily evidence from B on West Yorkshire buses and trains. Better real-world evidence base, better build quality for the money. Check current prices — neither is always the cheaper option.
If weight is the priority…
The Clic 2 wins on weight — 6.5kg versus the Airo’s 7.6kg. That 1.1kg difference is meaningful over a long day or when lifting into an overhead locker. If minimum weight is genuinely important to your daily routine, the Clic 2’s advantage is real.
The honest caveat: at 7.6kg the Airo is still a lightweight pushchair. It doesn’t feel heavy in daily use — B manages it on West Yorkshire buses and trains without complaint. The weight difference is real but may not be meaningful enough to justify the price difference for most parents.
Minimum weight the priority? → Silver Cross Clic 2 at 6.5kg.
If you’re flying — the airline check
Both are marketed as cabin-compatible. Both need checking against your specific airline before you rely on that claim. Budget carriers including Ryanair have stricter dimension policies — check the exact folded dimensions of whichever you choose against your carrier’s current policy before travelling. Neither is a guaranteed cabin approval on every airline. If cabin approval is non-negotiable, the Stokke YOYO³ has the more consistently proven dimensions.
Flying the main reason for buying? → Check both against your specific airline first. See our flying guide for the full picture.
The daily use test — where the Airo’s evidence is stronger
The Airo has something the Clic 2 doesn’t: long-term real-world daily use evidence. B uses it every day on West Yorkshire buses and trains. That’s the test no showroom can replicate. The Clic 2 was assessed in store at John Lewis — a thorough assessment, but a single encounter rather than months of daily use. If daily public transport use is your primary scenario, the Airo’s evidence base is stronger.
Build quality — honest on both
The Clic 2 feels a little flimsy for a Silver Cross product — that’s the honest assessment from the John Lewis testing, and it’s the main reason for the 5/10 build quality score in the full review. It’s not poor quality in absolute terms, but it’s a mild disappointment given the brand and the price.
The Airo’s build quality reflects its price — good for £189, not comparable to premium pushchairs. B’s daily use confirms it holds up to real-world conditions without complaint. For the money, it over-delivers.
Build quality matters above everything? → Neither of these is the right answer — look at the Stokke YOYO³ or Bugaboo Butterfly 2 for premium build quality in the compact stroller class.
Category winners at a glance
Weight
🏆 Silver Cross Clic 2
6.5kg vs 7.6kg — meaningfully lighter for overhead locker lifting.
Current value
🔄 Check current prices
Neither is always the cheaper option — prices vary by promotion and colourway. The Airo’s real advantage is everyday use evidence, not price alone.
Real-world evidence
🏆 Mamas & Papas Airo
B’s long-term daily use on West Yorkshire transport — the test that matters most.
Brand heritage
🏆 Silver Cross Clic 2
145+ years vs a strong UK brand. Silver Cross wins on heritage.
Fold speed
🏆 Silver Cross Clic 2
Fast one-handed fold — a practical advantage at bus stops and train doors.
Overall recommendation
🏆 Mamas & Papas Airo
The better all-round choice for most parents thanks to its proven everyday performance — unless minimum weight is a hard daily constraint.
Head-to-head specs
| Silver Cross Clic 2 | Mamas & Papas Airo | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.5kg | 7.6kg |
| Fold | One-handed, fast | One-handed |
| Price | Higher | From £189 |
| Real-world testing | John Lewis Leeds | B — daily WY buses & trains |
| Build quality | A little flimsy for Silver Cross | Good for the price |
| Our score | 7/10 | Reviewed — not yet scored under our current system |
💬 If this were my money…
If minimum weight for overhead locker lifting or stairs was the deciding factor, I’d buy the Clic 2 — 6.5kg is meaningfully lighter than 7.6kg in that specific scenario. For everything else — daily public transport use, everyday urban life, best real-world evidence base — I’d buy the Airo. B’s daily use on West Yorkshire buses confirms it. Check current prices on both before buying: neither is always the cheaper option, and the price gap between them fluctuates.
If we were standing in the shop together…
If you told me minimum weight or fold speed was the priority — slight-framed, overhead locker lifting, stairs daily — I’d point at the Clic 2. For everything else, I’d point at the Airo and tell you to check current prices on both before committing.
Parents like you usually choose…
Parents who choose the Clic 2 usually mention the weight or fold speed — they need the lightest option available, or the fastest fold at bus stops and train doors. Both are legitimate reasons.
Parents who choose the Airo usually mention real-world use — they want something proven for daily public transport and everyday life, not just impressive on a spec sheet. B’s daily use confirms it delivers that.
My recommendation
Buy the Silver Cross Clic 2 if:
- Minimum weight is a genuine daily priority — 6.5kg vs 7.6kg matters for your specific situation
- Fold speed is important — the Clic 2 folds faster at bus stops and train doors
- You’ve confirmed the dimensions work for your specific airline
Buy the Mamas & Papas Airo if:
- Daily public transport use is the primary scenario — B’s long-term evidence confirms it
- You want the strongest real-world evidence in this comparison for everyday use
- Minimum weight isn’t a hard constraint — 7.6kg is still light
Price note: check current offers before buying — neither is always the cheaper option and prices vary by colourway and promotion.
Read the full reviews
Silver Cross Clic 2
Full review — tested at John Lewis Leeds. 7/10. Honest on the airline claim, build quality and why the YOYO³ is the stronger travel choice.
Read the Clic 2 review →Mamas & Papas Airo
Reviewed — B’s daily use on West Yorkshire buses and trains confirmed. Honest on the build quality, compact fold and why it works for daily public transport.
Read the Airo review →Also worth reading
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 having worked round the corner from the Silver Cross factory in Guiseley — 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 you? Get in touch — happy to help.