Contours Options V2 vs Joie Rosemary LX
The Rosemary LX is 1.4 lb lighter. The Rosemary LX lists for $50 less. The Rosemary LX folds smaller (8.9 vs 16.7 cu ft).
Only the differences are shown.
| Contours Options V2 | Joie Rosemary LX | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $449.99 | $399.99Lowest price |
| Weight | 35 lb | 33.6 lbLightest |
| Folded size | 25 × 26 × 44.5 in16.7 cu ft | 12.5 × 29.7 × 41.5 in8.9 cu ftSmallest fold |
| Open size | 53.5 × 26 × 45 in | 33 × 31 × 43 in |
| Seat holds up to | 40 lb | 50 lbHolds the most |
| Seat layout | Tandem (one behind the other) | Side by side |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Total weight limit | 80 lb | Not listed |
| Open width | 26 in | 31 in |
| Infant car seats that fit | Up to 2 infant car seats with Contours adapters (sold separately); chart: 29 car seat models | 1 - Joie infant car seat on the infant-car-seat-compatible seat; rue and mint latch attach 'directly onto the arm bar' (compatibility chart) |
| Seat setups | 9 seating modes (maker comparison chart, with accessories) | 4 modes (comparison chart) |
| Standing board or bench | No | No |
| Child height up to | 40 in | 45 inTallest limit |
| From birth? | With an infant car seat | Yes, seat lies flat |
| Newborn add-on | Infant car seat(s) on Contours adapters; seat unit not suitable under 6 months (manual) | One seat has a near-flat newborn nest (birth up to 50 lb); the other takes a Joie infant car seat - 'seats 2 from birth' |
| Seat recline | Partial | Near-flat |
| Seat faces you or the world | Yes | No |
| One-hand fold | No | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Yes |
| Fits airline overhead bin | Not listed | No |
| Converts to a double | Not listed | No |
| Basket | 10 lb, Extra-large basket | Large basket; no limit published |
| Car seats | Not listed | Joie infant car seats, no adapters needed (sold separately) |
| Car seat adapters | Contours 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 on | Yes | Not listed |
| Brake | Foot brake | Foot brake |
| In the box | Not listed | Stroller, 3 cup holders, instruction manual |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not listed |
| Handlebar height | Fixed | Not listed |
| Wheels and suspension | Swiveling front wheels (lockable) with front-wheel suspension | Quick-release wheels, all-wheel suspension, front swivels lock |
| Canopy | Canopies with flip-out sun visor and peek-a-boo windows | Two independent UPF 50+ water-repellent canopies with peek-a-boo windows |
Joie Rosemary LX
A side-by-side double that takes two children from birth, with a newborn nest on one side and a Joie car seat option on the other.
- Both seats usable from birth
- One-hand fold that stands on its own
- Independent recline and canopy per seat
- Heavy at 33.6 lb
- Wide at roughly 31 in open
Options V2 or Rosemary LX?
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 Rosemary LX?
The Joie Rosemary LX weighs 33.6 lb, 1.4 lb less than the Contours Options V2 (35 lb).
Which folds smaller, the Options V2 or the Rosemary LX?
The Rosemary LX folds to about 8.9 cubic feet, versus 16.7 for the Options V2.
Is the Rosemary LX cheaper than the Options V2?
Yes. The Rosemary LX lists for $399.99 and the Options V2 for $449.99, a $50 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
Options V2: With an infant car seat. Rosemary LX: Yes, seat lies flat.
Which one lasts longer?
The Rosemary LX seat holds more: 50 lb versus 40 lb.
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