Silver Cross Reef 2 vs Thule Charm
The Reef 2 is 2 lb lighter. The Charm lists for $0.04 less. The Charm folds smaller (3.1 vs 7.5 cu ft).
Only the differences are shown.
| Silver Cross Reef 2 | Thule Charm | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $1,199.99 | $1,199.95Lowest price |
| Weight | 27.5 lbLightest | 29.5 lb |
| Folded size | 19 × 23.5 × 29 in7.5 cu ft | 31.5 × 17 × 10 in3.1 cu ftSmallest fold |
| Seat holds up to | 55 lbHolds the most | 48.5 lb |
| From birth? | Yes, seat lies flat | Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) |
| Seat recline | Flat | Not listed |
| Seat faces you or the world | Yes | Yes |
| One-hand fold | Yes | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Yes |
| Fits airline overhead bin | No | Not listed |
| Converts to a double | No | No |
| Basket | 22 lb, extra-large basket, access front and back | Expandable basket, Thule states 15 kg load capacity (no lb figure on US page) |
| Car seats | Clek Liing; Cybex Aton and Cloud lines; Maxi-Cosi Mico models; Nuna Pipa models (adapters) | Matching infant car seats with adapters (sold separately) |
| Car seat adapters | Dune/Reef Universal Car Seat Adaptors (select Clek, Cybex, Maxi-Cosi, Nuna seats) | Thule Charm car seat adapters ($64.95); optional Thule Charm bassinet sold separately |
| Folds with the seat on | Yes | Not listed |
| In the box | chassis, reversible seat, canopy, UPF50+ sun sail, bumper bar, rain cover, newborn apron | chassis with basket, reversible seat with bumper bar, newborn insert |
| Sold as a travel system | Reef 2 Stroller & Bassinet Bundle ($1,499.99) | Thule Charm 2 in 1 (stroller + bassinet, $1,499.95) |
| Released | Not listed | 2026 |
| Handlebar height | Adjustable | 6 positions in |
| Wheels and suspension | Four-wheel suspension | Foam-filled wheels |
| Canopy | Included, plus UPF 50+ Sun Sail | Large extendable canopy |
Silver Cross Reef 2
A multi-terrain stroller with a lie-flat reversible seat, aimed at active families.
- Seat is flat and usable from birth
- One-hand, self-standing fold
- Broad car seat compatibility list
- List price $1,199.99
Thule Charm
A full-size stroller with a reversible seat and a one-hand self-standing fold.
- Reversible seat
- One-hand fold that stands up
- Optional bassinet
- 29.5 lb
- Bassinet and adapters sold separately
Reef 2 or Charm?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter, the Reef 2 or the Charm?
The Silver Cross Reef 2 weighs 27.5 lb, 2 lb less than the Thule Charm (29.5 lb).
Which folds smaller, the Reef 2 or the Charm?
The Charm folds to about 3.1 cubic feet, versus 7.5 for the Reef 2.
Is the Charm cheaper than the Reef 2?
Yes. The Charm lists for $1,199.95 and the Reef 2 for $1,199.99, a $0.04 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
Reef 2: Yes, seat lies flat. Charm: Yes, with bassinet (sold separately).
Which one lasts longer?
The Reef 2 seat holds more: 55 lb versus 48.5 lb.
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