Joie Kava vs Nuna TAVO

The TAVO is 2.2 lb lighter. The Kava lists for $25.01 less. The Kava folds smaller (7.2 vs 8.7 cu ft).

Only the differences are shown.

Joie KavaNuna TAVO
List price$399.99Lowest price$425
Weight26.5 lb24.3 lbLightest
Folded size19.5 × 23.8 × 27 in7.2 cu ftSmallest fold36.8 × 22 × 18.5 in8.7 cu ft
Open sizeNot listed35.6 × 22 × 42.5 in
Seat holds up to50 lb50 lb
From birth?Yes, with bassinet (sold separately)Yes, seat lies flat
Seat reclineNot listedFlat
Seat faces you or the worldYesNo
One-hand foldYesYes
Converts to a doubleNoNo
Car seatsNot listedNuna PIPA series infant car seats, no adapters
Car seat adaptersadapters included (Joie infant car seats: mint latch, rue); Joie carry cot sold separatelyNot listed
Folds with the seat onYesNot listed
BrakeNot listedFoot brake
In the boxstroller, adapters, crossbody bag, cup holderNot listed
Sold as a travel systemkava with carry cot; kava and rue / mint latch / rue lx spinNot listed
Handlebar height3 heights inAdjustable
Wheels and suspensionlockable front swivel wheels, all-wheel suspension + Flex in-seat suspensionprogressive suspension
CanopyExpanding UPF 50+ water-repellent canopyremovable oversized UPF 50+ Sky smart canopy, flip-out eyeshade

Joie Kava

A stroller with a reversible seat and a one-hand compact fold in either mode.

  • Reversible seat
  • One-hand fold in either mode
  • 3-height handlebar
  • 26.5 lb

Nuna TAVO

    Ask the meadow

    Kava or TAVO?

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

    Which is lighter, the Kava or the TAVO?

    The Nuna TAVO weighs 24.3 lb, 2.2 lb less than the Joie Kava (26.5 lb).

    Which folds smaller, the Kava or the TAVO?

    The Kava folds to about 7.2 cubic feet, versus 8.7 for the TAVO.

    Is the Kava cheaper than the TAVO?

    Yes. The Kava lists for $399.99 and the TAVO for $425, a $25.01 difference. Sale prices change often.

    Can both be used from birth?

    Kava: Yes, with bassinet (sold separately). TAVO: Yes, seat lies flat.

    Which one lasts longer?

    Both seats hold up to 50 lb.

    Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.