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Last reviewed: September 2026 · Specifications checked against silvercrossbaby.com and bugaboo.com August 2026
Head-to-head comparison
Silver Cross Clic 2 vs Bugaboo Butterfly 2
Both weigh exactly 7.3kg. One costs £140 more. One is IATA-compatible for cabin travel. The other carries a 5-year warranty and Silver Cross build quality at a more accessible price. The decision is clearer than most compact comparisons.
How we compared them
Silver Cross Clic 2: Hands-on assessment at a local stockist — fold mechanism, build quality, seat recline and from-birth lie-flat position. Janette also assessed handling and everyday practicality.
Bugaboo Butterfly 2: Assessed in store and at Hesketh Farm, West Yorkshire — one-second fold, push quality, terrain behaviour on grass and bark chippings, seat position and build quality.
Specifications verified against manufacturer sites August 2026. IATA compatibility checked against Silver Cross FAQ and Bugaboo product page.
Silver Cross Clic 2
7.5
/10 · Standout: 5-year warranty
Bugaboo Butterfly 2
8.5
/10 · Standout: Fold & cabin travel
Silver Cross Clic 2 — assessed hands-on
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 — assessed in store and at Hesketh Farm
The verdict
The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 is the better pushchair — but the Silver Cross Clic 2 is £140 cheaper with a longer warranty, and for parents who don’t fly regularly, that gap is harder to ignore than the spec sheet suggests. The decision largely comes down to whether you fly regularly or fold your pushchair repeatedly on buses and trains.
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The key decision factors
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| Factor | Silver Cross Clic 2 | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £295 | £435 | Clic 2 (£140 cheaper) |
| Weight | 7.3kg | 7.3kg | Tie — identical |
| Folded dimensions | 54 × 46.5 × 25cm | 44.8 × 24.5 × 55.5cm | Butterfly 2 (IATA-compatible) |
| Cabin travel | ❌ Not IATA-compatible — per Silver Cross FAQ | ✅ IATA-compatible dimensions | Butterfly 2 |
| Fold type | One-hand fold | One-second fold (one hand) | Butterfly 2 |
| From birth | ✅ Lie-flat included | ✅ Lie-flat included | Tie |
| Max child weight | 22kg | 22kg | Tie |
| Basket | Not stated | 8kg capacity | Butterfly 2 (verified capacity) |
| Warranty | 5 years (no registration) | 2 years (4 with registration) | Clic 2 |
| Our score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | Butterfly 2 |
Silver Cross Clic 2 — what makes it stand out
At £295, the Clic 2 is Silver Cross’s most accessible compact pushchair — and it includes the brand’s build quality standards, a 5-year warranty, and a from-birth lie-flat seat without spending a penny on accessories. The one-hand fold is efficient and compact, with an integrated shoulder strap. These are the things Silver Cross do well and have done consistently for decades.
The 5-year warranty is the clearest technical advantage in this comparison. Silver Cross offer it as standard with no registration and no action required. For parents who prioritise long-term reliability assurance, the Clic 2 wins this point clearly — and £140 is a meaningful saving that could go towards a car seat, travel cot, or other baby equipment.
The Clic 2’s folded dimensions — 54 × 46.5 × 25cm — mean it is not IATA-compatible for cabin travel. Silver Cross confirm this in their own FAQ. For parents who don’t fly regularly, this doesn’t matter. For parents who do, it ends the consideration of the Clic 2 at that point.
Clic 2 — best suited to:
- Parents who mainly drive, walk and use a pushchair for everyday city life
- Families who won’t fly regularly with their pushchair
- Those who prioritise long-term warranty assurance
- Parents for whom £140 is a meaningful saving
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 — what makes it stand out
The Bugaboo Butterfly 2’s one-second fold is its defining characteristic. It’s the quickest and easiest fold I’ve personally encountered — and that’s an objective observation, not a marketing echo. One motion, one hand, one second, self-standing. The first time you do it at an airport gate with a child on your hip and a boarding pass in your other hand, you understand why parents pay the premium. It’s the kind of feature that sounds like marketing and turns out to be completely accurate.
The folded dimensions — 44.8 × 24.5 × 55.5cm — are designed around IATA cabin compatibility. We’ve tested the pushchair hands-on twice — in store and at Hesketh Farm — and found the fold every bit as impressive as claimed. As always, check your individual airline’s rules before travelling.
At Hesketh Farm in West Yorkshire, the Butterfly 2’s suspension felt noticeably stiffer on grass and bark chippings than the specification might imply. It is a city pushchair with cabin-compatible dimensions, not an all-terrain pushchair with a compact fold. Both descriptions are accurate. Know which one you’re buying.
Butterfly 2 — best suited to:
- Parents who fly regularly with a young child
- Daily public transport users who fold repeatedly at bus stops and train doors
- City parents for whom the fastest possible fold is a genuine priority
- Those for whom IATA-compatible dimensions are non-negotiable
The question that decides it
These two pushchairs are not separated by build quality. They are separated by what each is optimised for. Both work from birth, both weigh 7.3kg, and both handle everyday city use competently. The decision comes down to two questions: do you fly, and how often do you fold on public transport?
If you fly regularly or fold your pushchair repeatedly at bus stops and train doors, the Butterfly 2 clearly justifies its £140 premium. If you mainly drive, use a pushchair for walks, parks and supermarkets, and don’t board planes regularly — the Clic 2 is £140 cheaper, carries a 5-year warranty, and is genuinely hard to fault at £295.
It is a rare comparison where the decision rule is that simple. We’ve tried to find reasons to complicate it. There aren’t many.
Our recommendation
Choose the Clic 2 if:
- You mainly drive and don’t fly regularly
- You want the longest warranty in the category
- £140 is a meaningful saving for your budget
- Silver Cross build quality and heritage matter to you
Choose the Butterfly 2 if:
- You fly regularly with a young child
- You fold on buses or trains multiple times a day
- IATA-compatible dimensions are non-negotiable
- You want the quickest fold we’ve personally tested
💬 If this were my money…
I fly with my grandchildren — I’d buy the Butterfly 2. The one-second fold at airport gates is as useful as it sounds, and we’ve tested it hands-on twice. For a parent who mainly drives and uses a pushchair for ordinary city walks and supermarkets, I’d take the Clic 2 and put the £140 toward something else. The 5-year warranty, identical weight, and Silver Cross build quality are genuinely hard to fault at £295. The decision largely comes down to whether you fly regularly or fold your pushchair repeatedly on buses and trains — and that’s a rare case where the answer is actually that simple.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Silver Cross Clic 2 cabin approved?
No. Silver Cross confirms in its own FAQ that the Clic 2 does not meet IATA cabin baggage guidelines. Folded dimensions of 54 × 46.5 × 25cm exceed the standard depth guidance. If cabin travel is a priority, choose the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 or Stokke YOYO³.
How much lighter is the Butterfly 2 than the Clic 2?
It isn’t. Both weigh 7.3kg. Most parents assume the Butterfly 2 is lighter because it costs more — it isn’t. If weight is a priority, the Stokke YOYO³ at 6.2kg is worth comparing.
Is the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 worth £140 more than the Silver Cross Clic 2?
For frequent flyers and daily public transport users, yes — the one-second fold and IATA-compatible dimensions justify the premium. For parents who mainly drive and take occasional city walks, it’s harder to argue: the Clic 2 delivers identical weight, comparable urban performance, and a 5-year warranty at £140 less.
Which has a better warranty — the Clic 2 or Butterfly 2?
The Clic 2. Silver Cross offers 5 years as standard with no registration required. Bugaboo offers 2 years standard, extendable to 4 years if you register at bugaboo.com. For long-term peace of mind, the Clic 2 wins on warranty.
Are both suitable from birth?
Yes. Both include a lie-flat seat suitable from birth out of the box — no separate newborn pack or carrycot required. This is a meaningful improvement on the original Bugaboo Butterfly, which required accessories for newborn use.
Also worth comparing
- Silver Cross Clic 2 vs Stokke YOYO³ — the Clic 2’s other key compact comparison
- Silver Cross Clic 2 vs Joolz Aer2 — Clic 2 against the Aer2
- Mamas & Papas Airo vs Silver Cross Clic 2 — if value is the priority
- Stokke YOYO³ vs Bugaboo Butterfly 2 — how the YOYO³ compares with the Butterfly 2
- Silver Cross hub — all Silver Cross models reviewed
- Bugaboo hub — all Bugaboo models reviewed
- Best Pushchairs for Flying — cabin-compatible guide for UK parents
- Best Lightweight Pushchairs — how both compacts compare with the wider category
About this comparison
Mark founded MyPushchair.co.uk in 2006 after struggling to find honest, straightforward pushchair advice as a new dad. Both the Silver Cross Clic 2 and Bugaboo Butterfly 2 have been assessed hands-on — fold, push quality and build quality all confirmed in person, the Butterfly 2 at Hesketh Farm and in store. Janette also contributes to hands-on testing, giving a second view on handling, folding, lifting and everyday practicality.
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