Colugo Compact+ vs Joie Caraway Whirl
The Compact+ is 5.4 lb lighter. The Compact+ lists for $20.99 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Colugo Compact+ | Joie Caraway Whirl | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $299Lowest price | $319.99 |
| Weight | 16.2 lbLightest | 21.6 lb |
| Folded size | Not listed | 16 × 20.5 × 31 in5.9 cu ft |
| Open size | Not listed | 32 × 20.5 × 42 in |
| Seat holds up to | 55 lbHolds the most | 50 lb |
| From birth? | No, from about 6 months | With an infant car seat |
| Newborn add-on | Not listed | Joie infant car seat (sold separately) |
| Seat recline | Partial | Partial |
| Seat faces you or the world | Not listed | No |
| One-hand fold | Yes | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Not listed | Yes |
| Fits airline overhead bin | Yes | Not listed |
| Basket | 10 lb | Not listed |
| Car seats | Not listed | Joie infant car seats click on (maker); full list in Joie stroller compatibility chart |
| Travel bag included | Yes | Not listed |
| Brake | Not listed | Foot brake |
| In the box | Carry bag, rain cover, cup holder | caraway whirl 2-in-1 stroller, cup holder, instruction manual |
| Warranty | 2 years | Not listed |
| Handlebar height | Not listed | Adjustable |
| Wheels and suspension | Not listed | Four 360-degree Whirl wheels; rear wheels can be locked straight |
| Canopy | Longer UPF 50+ sun canopy | Expanding water-repellent canopy, UPF 50+, ventilation panels |
Ask the meadow
Compact+ or Caraway Whirl?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter, the Compact+ or the Caraway Whirl?
The Colugo Compact+ weighs 16.18 lb, 5.4 lb less than the Joie Caraway Whirl (21.6 lb).
Is the Compact+ cheaper than the Caraway Whirl?
Yes. The Compact+ lists for $299 and the Caraway Whirl for $319.99, a $20.99 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
Compact+: No, from about 6 months. Caraway Whirl: With an infant car seat.
Which one lasts longer?
The Compact+ seat holds more: 55 lb versus 50 lb.
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