Joolz Hub2 vs UPPAbaby Kona
The Hub2 is 2.6 lb lighter. The Kona lists for $99.01 less. The Hub2 folds smaller (3.1 vs 3.3 cu ft).
Only the differences are shown.
| Joolz Hub2 | UPPAbaby Kona | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $749 | $649.99Lowest price |
| Weight | 19.4 lbLightest | 22 lb |
| Folded size | 26 × 20.5 × 10 in3.1 cu ftSmallest fold | 10.3 × 20.7 × 27.1 in3.3 cu ft |
| Open size | 32.2 × 20.7 × 42.5 in | 33.6 × 21 × 38 in |
| Seat holds up to | 48.5 lb | 50 lbHolds the most |
| Child height up to | Not listed | 40 in |
| From birth? | Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) | Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) |
| Seat recline | Near-flat | Near-flat |
| Seat faces you or the world | Yes | Yes |
| One-hand fold | Yes | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Not listed | Yes |
| Fits airline overhead bin | Not listed | No |
| Converts to a double | Not listed | No |
| Basket | 22 lb, XL basket, 5.3 gal volume | 30 lb, Oversized basket; canopy pocket max 1 lb (manual)Biggest basket |
| Car seats | Travel-system ready; adapters sold separately; check the maker's fit guide | UPPAbaby Aria V2 and Mesa V3 without adapters; Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Cybex with adapters |
| Car seat adapters | Joolz Hub2 car seat adapters (sold separately) | Not listed |
| Folds with the seat on | Yes | Yes |
| Brake | Not listed | Foot brake |
| In the box | Not listed | Stroller, toddler seat rain shield, toddler seat bug shield (bumper bar included per feature list) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Handlebar height | 36.6–42.5 in | Adjustable |
| Wheels and suspension | Front 6.3 in, rear 7.8 in, suspension on all four wheels | 7 in front, 9 in rear, with independent suspension |
| Canopy | Extendable UPF 50+, water-repellent; full rain cover sold separately | Extendable UPF 50+ with ventilation and peek-a-boo window |
Joolz Hub2
A lighter-weight stroller with a parent-facing or forward-facing seat and a compact one-hand fold. Suits city families who want something smaller than a full-size stroller but with a real seat.
- Seat can face the parent or the world
- One-hand fold
- Suspension on all four wheels
- Carry cot for newborns is sold separately
- Car seat adapters sold separately
UPPAbaby Kona
A new mid-size UPPAbaby stroller that folds small with one hand and works from birth in its flattest recline. Good for city families who want a lighter everyday stroller.
- Light at about 22 lb
- One-hand fold with seat on, either direction
- 30 lb basket
- Bassinet sold separately
- Adapters needed for non-UPPAbaby car seats
Hub2 or Kona?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter, the Hub2 or the Kona?
The Joolz Hub2 weighs 19.4 lb, 2.6 lb less than the UPPAbaby Kona (22 lb).
Which folds smaller, the Hub2 or the Kona?
The Hub2 folds to about 3.1 cubic feet, versus 3.3 for the Kona.
Is the Kona cheaper than the Hub2?
Yes. The Kona lists for $649.99 and the Hub2 for $749, a $99.01 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
Hub2: Yes, with bassinet (sold separately). Kona: Yes, with bassinet (sold separately).
Which one lasts longer?
The Kona seat holds more: 50 lb versus 48.5 lb.
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