Bugaboo Kangaroo vs Thule Charm
The Kangaroo is 0.7 lb lighter. The Kangaroo lists for $100.95 less. The Charm folds smaller (3.1 vs 10.5 cu ft).
Only the differences are shown.
| Bugaboo Kangaroo | Thule Charm | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $1,099Lowest price | $1,199.95 |
| Weight | 28.8 lbLightest | 29.5 lb |
| Folded size | 19.6 × 24.4 × 38.1 in10.5 cu ft | 31.5 × 17 × 10 in3.1 cu ftSmallest fold |
| Open size | 39.3 × 24.4 × 44.5 in | Not listed |
| Seat holds up to | 50 lbHolds the most | 48.5 lb |
| From birth? | With an infant car seat | Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) |
| Seat faces you or the world | Yes | Yes |
| One-hand fold | Yes | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Yes |
| Converts to a double | Yes | No |
| Basket | 28.6 lb, 70 L (18.4 gal), extra pockets | Expandable basket, Thule states 15 kg load capacity (no lb figure on US page) |
| Car seats | Not listed | Matching infant car seats with adapters (sold separately) |
| Car seat adapters | car seat adapters included in box (Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna and many popular infant seats) | Thule Charm car seat adapters ($64.95); optional Thule Charm bassinet sold separately |
| In the box | stroller chassis, reversible comfort seat, sun canopy, basket, car seat adapters | chassis with basket, reversible seat with bumper bar, newborn insert |
| Sold as a travel system | Kangaroo stroller & bassinet; Kangaroo family system; single-to-double bundles | Thule Charm 2 in 1 (stroller + bassinet, $1,499.95) |
| Warranty | 4 years | Not listed |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Handlebar height | 38.9–42.5 in | 6 positions in |
| Wheels and suspension | 8.5 in front / 12 in rear, advanced suspension | Foam-filled wheels |
| Canopy | extendable, UPF 50+, peek-a-boo window | Large extendable canopy |
Thule Charm
A full-size stroller with a reversible seat and a one-hand self-standing fold.
- Reversible seat
- One-hand fold that stands up
- Optional bassinet
- 29.5 lb
- Bassinet and adapters sold separately
Kangaroo or Charm?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter, the Kangaroo or the Charm?
The Bugaboo Kangaroo weighs 28.77 lb, 0.7 lb less than the Thule Charm (29.5 lb).
Which folds smaller, the Kangaroo or the Charm?
The Charm folds to about 3.1 cubic feet, versus 10.5 for the Kangaroo.
Is the Kangaroo cheaper than the Charm?
Yes. The Kangaroo lists for $1,099 and the Charm for $1,199.95, a $100.95 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
Kangaroo: With an infant car seat. Charm: Yes, with bassinet (sold separately).
Which one lasts longer?
The Kangaroo seat holds more: 50 lb versus 48.5 lb.
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