Cybex Avi Spin vs Thule Glide 3
The Glide 3 is 2.7 lb lighter. The Avi Spin lists for $50 less. The Avi Spin folds smaller (5.1 vs 5.5 cu ft).
Only the differences are shown.
| Cybex Avi Spin | Thule Glide 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $799.95Lowest price | $849.95 |
| Weight | 27.6 lb | 24.9 lbLightest |
| Folded size | 32.3 × 23 × 11.8 in5.1 cu ftSmallest fold | 35 × 22.8 × 12 in5.5 cu ft |
| Open size | 46.7 × 23.6 × 44.5 in | Not listed |
| Seat holds up to | 55 lbHolds the most | 49 lb |
| Child height up to | Not listed | 44 in |
| From birth? | Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) | Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) |
| Newborn add-on | Cybex Cot S (sold separately) or any Cybex infant car seat with the included car seat adapters | Thule bassinet, or Thule Urban Glide 3 car seat adapter (Maxi-Cosi or universal/Chicco) - listed as Glide 3 accessories |
| Seat size | Not listed | 21 in seat back |
| Seat recline | Near-flat | Not listed |
| One-hand fold | Yes | Yes |
| Fits airline overhead bin | No | Not listed |
| Converts to a double | No | Not listed |
| Basket | 11 lb, Basket with mesh cover, 11 lb limit | 15 lb, Large cargo basket, rear mesh pocket, two mesh compartmentsBiggest basket |
| Car seats | Cybex infant car seats with included adapters; Cot S bassinet | Not listed |
| Car seat adapters | Car seat adapters included (all Cybex infant seats; Cybex says generally compatible with most Nuna and Maxi-Cosi seats); Cot S uses adapters included with the Cot S | Thule Urban Glide 3 car seat adapter for Maxi-Cosi; Thule Urban Glide 3 car seat adapter universal/Chicco |
| Brake | Hand brake | Hand brake |
| In the box | Frame with wheels, seat unit, shopping basket, sun canopy, tether strap, car seat adapters, cup holder, rain cover, user guide | Not listed |
| Released | Not listed | 2025 |
| Handlebar height | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| For running (maker) | Yes | Yes |
| Running age (maker) | Only run with a child that is at least 9 months old and able to sit upright unassisted. | Do not use the pushchair for running/jogging or skating until the child is 9 months old. |
| Front wheel | Swivel, locks straight | Fixed |
| Hand brake | Yes | Yes |
| Wrist strap | Yes | Yes |
| Tires | Air-filled | Air-filled, 16 in front, 18 in rear |
| Suspension | Suspension (frame, suspension and large air-filled tires) | Yes |
| Tracking adjustment | Not listed | Yes |
| Wheels and suspension | Air-filled tires, locking swivel front wheel, quick-release wheels | Fixed 16 in front (quick release), 18 in rear, reflective rims |
| Canopy | XXL, UPF 50+, mesh window | Multi-position ventilated canopy with peek-a-boo window, reflective edge |
Cybex Avi Spin
A compact-folding three-wheel stroller that works as a daily stroller and a light jogger, with newborn use through the separate Cot S.
- Compact one-hand fold
- Car seat adapters included
- Near-flat recline with leg rest
- List price $799.95
- Newborn bassinet sold separately
Avi Spin or Glide 3?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter, the Avi Spin or the Glide 3?
The Thule Glide 3 weighs 24.9 lb, 2.7 lb less than the Cybex Avi Spin (27.6 lb).
Which folds smaller, the Avi Spin or the Glide 3?
The Avi Spin folds to about 5.1 cubic feet, versus 5.5 for the Glide 3.
Is the Avi Spin cheaper than the Glide 3?
Yes. The Avi Spin lists for $799.95 and the Glide 3 for $849.95, a $50 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
Avi Spin: Yes, with bassinet (sold separately). Glide 3: Yes, with bassinet (sold separately).
Which one lasts longer?
The Avi Spin seat holds more: 55 lb versus 49 lb.
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