Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus vs Thule Shine
The Butterfly 2 Plus is 4.9 lb lighter. The Butterfly 2 Plus lists for $20.95 less. The Butterfly 2 Plus folds smaller (2.1 vs 4.5 cu ft).
| Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus | Thule Shine | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $579 | $599.95 (last listed) |
| Weight | 16.7 lbLightest | 21.6 lb |
| Folded size | 9.6 × 17.6 × 21.8 in2.1 cu ftSmallest fold | 13.8 × 20.5 × 27.2 in4.5 cu ft |
| Open size | 37.2 × 17.6 × 40.5 in | Not listed |
| Seat holds up to | 50 lbHolds the most | 49 lb |
| From birth? | Yes, seat lies flat | Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) |
| Newborn add-on | Built-in newborn foot cover (included); no bassinet needed per maker | Not listed |
| Seat recline | Flat | Near-flat |
| Seat faces you or the world | Not listed | Yes |
| One-hand fold | Not listed | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Not listed | Yes |
| Fits airline overhead bin | Yes | No |
| Basket | 17.6 lb, plus a pocket on the back of the seat | 22 lb, Rated about 10 kgBiggest basket |
| Car seats | Not listed | Thule Shine Infant Car Seat Adapter (sold separately); other brands via adapters |
| Car seat adapters | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus car seat adapters (sold separately); maker names Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna among compatible seats | Not listed |
| In the box | Stroller base, seat (with seat inlay, harness, adjustable footrest), sun canopy, underseat basket | Not listed |
| Warranty | 2 years | Not listed |
| Released | 2026 | 2022 |
| Handlebar height | 40.3 in | 39-43 in |
| Wheels and suspension | front 5.5 in, rear 6 in | Four swivel, lockable wheels with all-wheel suspension |
| Canopy | Extendable UPF 50+ canopy with peek-a-boo panel | Extendable, UPF 50+, ventilated |
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus
A compact travel stroller with a lie-flat seat and small fold. The Plus variant adds extra features over the Butterfly 2.
- Small fold
- Large 17.6 lb basket
- Lie-flat seat
- Car seat adapters sold separately
Thule Shine
A lightweight, compact-folding stroller with a reversible seat for city families who want something that still handles a newborn with add-ons.
- Light for its class at about 21.6 lb
- One-hand fold; stands on its own
- Reversible seat with near-flat recline
- Newborn use requires separately sold bassinet, inlay or nest
- Car seat adapter sold separately
Butterfly 2 Plus or Shine?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter, the Butterfly 2 Plus or the Shine?
The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus weighs 16.7 lb, 4.9 lb less than the Thule Shine (21.6 lb).
Which folds smaller, the Butterfly 2 Plus or the Shine?
The Butterfly 2 Plus folds to about 2.1 cubic feet, versus 4.5 for the Shine.
Is the Butterfly 2 Plus cheaper than the Shine?
Yes. The Butterfly 2 Plus lists for $579 and the Shine for $599.95, a $20.95 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
Butterfly 2 Plus: Yes, seat lies flat. Shine: Yes, with bassinet (sold separately).
Which one lasts longer?
The Butterfly 2 Plus seat holds more: 50 lb versus 49 lb.
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