Baby Jogger City Select 2 vs DFY R1
The R1 is 0.7 lb lighter. The City Select 2 lists for $90.01 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Jogger City Select 2 | DFY R1 | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $659.99Lowest price | $750 |
| Weight | 26.7 lb | 26 lbLightest |
| Folded size | Not listed | 15.4 × 21.7 × 26.4 in5.1 cu ft |
| Open size | 44.4 × 23.8 × 43.7 in | 37.8 × 21.7 × 38.6 in |
| Seat holds up to | 45 lb | 50 lbHolds the most |
| From birth? | Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) | Yes, seat lies flat |
| Seat recline | Not listed | Flat |
| Seat faces you or the world | Yes | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Not listed | Yes |
| Converts to a double | Yes | No |
| Basket | 15 lb, Large under-seat basket plus seat-back storage compartment | Not listed |
| Car seat adapters | Baby Jogger car seat adapters (sold separately) for Baby Jogger/Graco, Chicco, Britax, Nuna and UPPAbaby infant seats - see maker compatibility chart | DFY. R1 Car Seat Adapters ($45): Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe; Cybex Aton G, Cloud Q, Cloud G, Cloud T; Nuna Pipa RX, Pipa Aire RX; Clek Liing |
| Folds with the seat on | Yes | Yes |
| Brake | Not listed | Foot brake |
| In the box | Stroller (eco collection edition also includes belly bar) | Chassis, seat unit, raincover |
| Sold as a travel system | city select 2 travel system ($899.99, with city GO 2); eco collection infant essentials bundle ($1,099.99) | Not listed |
| Warranty | Not listed | 2 years |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Handlebar height | Adjustable | 38.6-43.7 in |
| Wheels and suspension | Never-flat all-terrain tires, front-wheel suspension | Swivel front wheels, Tru-Ride2 suspension |
| Canopy | Extended UV 50+ canopy with peekaboo window | Extendable UPF 50+ hood with flip-out visor |
DFY R1
A compact full-size stroller with a reversible lie-flat seat and a standing fold.
- Reversible seat
- Freestanding fold
- 5-position handlebar
- Car seat adapters sold separately
Ask the meadow
City Select 2 or R1?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter, the City Select 2 or the R1?
The DFY R1 weighs 26 lb, 0.7 lb less than the Baby Jogger City Select 2 (26.71 lb).
Is the City Select 2 cheaper than the R1?
Yes. The City Select 2 lists for $659.99 and the R1 for $750, a $90.01 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
City Select 2: Yes, with bassinet (sold separately). R1: Yes, seat lies flat.
Which one lasts longer?
The R1 seat holds more: 50 lb versus 45 lb.
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