Contours Options V2 vs Gaggle Compass Trio

The Options V2 is 7 lb lighter. The Compass Trio folds smaller (14.3 vs 16.7 cu ft).

Only the differences are shown.

Contours Options V2Gaggle Compass Trio
List price$449.99$449.99
Weight35 lbLightest42 lb
Folded size25 × 26 × 44.5 in16.7 cu ft53 × 22.8 × 20.5 in14.3 cu ftSmallest fold
Open size53.5 × 26 × 45 in58 × 22.8 × 40.8 in
Seat holds up to40 lb40 lb
Seat layoutTandem (one behind the other)Three seats
Seats23
Each seat holds up toNot listed40 lb
Total weight limit80 lbNot listed
Open width26 in22.8 in
Infant car seats that fitUp to 2 infant car seats with Contours adapters (sold separately); chart: 29 car seat modelsnone (seats not for under 6 months; no car seat adapter listed)
Seat setups9 seating modes (maker comparison chart, with accessories)Not listed
Standing board or benchNoNo
Child height up to40 in45 inTallest limit
From birth?With an infant car seatNo, from about 6 months
Newborn add-onInfant car seat(s) on Contours adapters; seat unit not suitable under 6 months (manual)Seats not suitable for children under 6 months
Seat reclinePartialPartial
Seat faces you or the worldYesNo
One-hand foldNoNot listed
Stands when foldedYesNot listed
Basket10 lb, Extra-large basket15 lbBiggest basket
Car seat adaptersContours infant car seat adapters: ZY064 Britax, ZY065 Chicco, ZY067 Graco, ZY066 Cybex/Maxi-Cosi/Nuna, ZY068 Universal (sold separately)Not listed
Folds with the seat onYesNot listed
BrakeFoot brakeNot listed
Warranty1 year1 year
Handlebar heightFixedNot listed
Wheels and suspensionSwiveling front wheels (lockable) with front-wheel suspensionshock-absorbing all-terrain wheels with never-flat tires
CanopyCanopies with flip-out sun visor and peek-a-boo windowsindividual sun-blocking canopy
Ask the meadow

Options V2 or Compass Trio?

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Which is lighter, the Options V2 or the Compass Trio?

The Contours Options V2 weighs 35 lb, 7 lb less than the Gaggle Compass Trio (42 lb).

Which folds smaller, the Options V2 or the Compass Trio?

The Compass Trio folds to about 14.3 cubic feet, versus 16.7 for the Options V2.

Can both be used from birth?

Options V2: With an infant car seat. Compass Trio: No, from about 6 months.

Which one lasts longer?

Both seats hold up to 40 lb.

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