Gaggle Compass Trio vs Joie Rosemary LX
The Rosemary LX is 8.4 lb lighter. The Rosemary LX lists for $50 less. The Rosemary LX folds smaller (8.9 vs 14.3 cu ft).
Only the differences are shown.
| Gaggle Compass Trio | Joie Rosemary LX | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $449.99 | $399.99Lowest price |
| Weight | 42 lb | 33.6 lbLightest |
| Folded size | 53 × 22.8 × 20.5 in14.3 cu ft | 12.5 × 29.7 × 41.5 in8.9 cu ftSmallest fold |
| Open size | 58 × 22.8 × 40.8 in | 33 × 31 × 43 in |
| Seat holds up to | 40 lb | 50 lbHolds the most |
| Seat layout | Three seats | Side by side |
| Seats | 3 | 2 |
| Each seat holds up to | 40 lb | Not listed |
| Open width | 22.8 in | 31 in |
| Infant car seats that fit | none (seats not for under 6 months; no car seat adapter listed) | 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 | Not listed | 4 modes (comparison chart) |
| Standing board or bench | No | No |
| Child height up to | 45 in | 45 in |
| From birth? | No, from about 6 months | Yes, seat lies flat |
| Newborn add-on | Seats not suitable for children under 6 months | 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 | No | No |
| One-hand fold | Not listed | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Not listed | Yes |
| Fits airline overhead bin | Not listed | No |
| Converts to a double | Not listed | No |
| Basket | 15 lb | Large basket; no limit published |
| Car seats | Not listed | Joie infant car seats, no adapters needed (sold separately) |
| Brake | Not listed | Foot brake |
| In the box | Not listed | Stroller, 3 cup holders, instruction manual |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not listed |
| Wheels and suspension | shock-absorbing all-terrain wheels with never-flat tires | Quick-release wheels, all-wheel suspension, front swivels lock |
| Canopy | individual sun-blocking canopy | 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
Compass Trio 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 Compass Trio or the Rosemary LX?
The Joie Rosemary LX weighs 33.6 lb, 8.4 lb less than the Gaggle Compass Trio (42 lb).
Which folds smaller, the Compass Trio or the Rosemary LX?
The Rosemary LX folds to about 8.9 cubic feet, versus 14.3 for the Compass Trio.
Is the Rosemary LX cheaper than the Compass Trio?
Yes. The Rosemary LX lists for $399.99 and the Compass Trio for $449.99, a $50 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
Compass Trio: No, from about 6 months. 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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