Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 vs Graco Modes Pramette Stroller
Both made our Best Strollers Under $400 shortlist, at #1 and #3. Here's how they differ and who each one suits.
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Quick verdict
Choose the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System if you want all-wheel suspension smooths out sidewalk cracks and uneven pavement for a sleeping newborn. Choose the Graco Modes Pramette Stroller if you'd rather have true pram mode is a rare feature at this price, most competitors only offer deep recline. Overall we rank the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Strollers Under $400 list.
Winner overall: Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System
Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System vs Graco Modes Pramette Stroller compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 4 in Best Strollers Under $400 | #3 of 4 in Best Strollers Under $400 |
| Pick label | ||
| Brand | Baby Jogger | Graco |
| Key features | Includes City GO 2 infant car seat; Forever-air rubber tires, never go flat; All-wheel suspension | True pram mode with flat-lying reversible seat; 3-in-1: car seat carrier, pramette, toddler stroller; One-hand fold |
| Biggest strength | All-wheel suspension smooths out sidewalk cracks and uneven pavement for a sleeping newborn | True pram mode is a rare feature at this price, most competitors only offer deep recline |
| Main trade-off | No true bassinet or pram mode, relies entirely on the included car seat for newborns | Car seat sold separately on the stroller-only version |
| Best for | newborns | newborns |
Which should you buy?
#1 pick
Choose the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System if…
- All-wheel suspension smooths out sidewalk cracks and uneven pavement for a sleeping newborn
- Forever-air tires remove the risk of a flat during regular use
- One-hand fold and auto-lock are genuinely fast to operate one-handed while holding a baby
Best for: newborns
Prefer the alternative? See the Graco Modes Pramette Stroller section.
#3 pick
Choose the Graco Modes Pramette Stroller if…
- True pram mode is a rare feature at this price, most competitors only offer deep recline
- Reversible seat lets the newborn face the parent, a preferred orientation for young infants
- One-hand fold is fast for solo parents managing a newborn and a stroller at once
Best for: newborns
Prefer the alternative? See the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System section.
Pros and cons of each
Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System
Pros
- All-wheel suspension smooths out sidewalk cracks and uneven pavement for a sleeping newborn
- Forever-air tires remove the risk of a flat during regular use
- One-hand fold and auto-lock are genuinely fast to operate one-handed while holding a baby
- Grows with the child well past the newborn stage, up to 65 lbs
Cons
- No true bassinet or pram mode, relies entirely on the included car seat for newborns
- Wider footprint than compact strollers, less ideal for narrow doorways
Graco Modes Pramette Stroller
Pros
- True pram mode is a rare feature at this price, most competitors only offer deep recline
- Reversible seat lets the newborn face the parent, a preferred orientation for young infants
- One-hand fold is fast for solo parents managing a newborn and a stroller at once
Cons
- Car seat sold separately on the stroller-only version
- Pram mode compartment is smaller than a dedicated bassinet attachment
- Storage basket is smaller than full-size competitors
Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System vs Graco Modes Pramette Stroller: common questions
Which is better, the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System or the Graco Modes Pramette Stroller?
Choose the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System if you want all-wheel suspension smooths out sidewalk cracks and uneven pavement for a sleeping newborn. Choose the Graco Modes Pramette Stroller if you'd rather have true pram mode is a rare feature at this price, most competitors only offer deep recline. Overall we rank the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Strollers Under $400 list.
What is the difference between the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System and the Graco Modes Pramette Stroller?
The Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System stands out because all-wheel suspension smooths out sidewalk cracks and uneven pavement for a sleeping newborn, while the Graco Modes Pramette Stroller stands out because true pram mode is a rare feature at this price, most competitors only offer deep recline. The trade-offs differ too: the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System's main caveat is that no true bassinet or pram mode, relies entirely on the included car seat for newborns, and the Graco Modes Pramette Stroller's is that car seat sold separately on the stroller-only version.
Is the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System worth it over the Graco Modes Pramette Stroller?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Graco Modes Pramette Stroller instead if no true bassinet or pram mode, relies entirely on the included car seat for newborns is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the Graco Modes Pramette Stroller instead of the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System?
The Graco Modes Pramette Stroller suits newborns, while the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System is best for newborns.