BABYZEN YOYO2 (6+ complete) review 2027

What problem does the BABYZEN YOYO2 solve for travel and city life?

The YOYO2 is built for the moments when a full-size stroller is simply in the way. It is a compact travel stroller that folds in two seconds, carries like a bag, and was accepted as cabin baggage on every flight we tried. For city families and frequent flyers, that combination is the point: you can take it on the subway, into a small apartment, and through an airport without checking it.

It is also a pleasant everyday pushchair on smooth ground, and it rides better than any other compact stroller on pavement in our testing. The newborn pack and car-seat adapters are available, so it can serve from birth with the right accessory. What it is not is an all-terrain or high-capacity stroller: small wheels struggled on gravel, and the basket and canopy are both modest.

How did the YOYO2 score in each test category?

Our overall score of 7.7 comes from five weighted criteria, each scored against a fixed maximum.

• Manoeuvring & ride: 18/25. We measured one-handed steering, kerb pop, gravel and cobble comfort, suspension and brake feel on a 2-mile course. The YOYO2 steers one-handed well on pavement, but rough ground pulled the score down.
• Fold & portability: 20/20. This is a clean sweep. We timed the fold, counted the hands needed, compared folded size against our test car boot, weighed it, and checked self-standing. The two-second, one-hand fold and 13.6 lb weight earned full marks.
• Comfort & features: 14/20. Seat recline and padding, canopy coverage and UPF, basket capacity, cup holders, adjustable handlebar and reversible seat were all assessed. The short canopy and small basket cost points here.
• Build & safety: 13/15. Frame rigidity, harness, JPMA certification, warranty, and expansion to car seat and second seat were checked. The 2-year warranty and adapter options kept this score high.
• Value: 12/20. We priced the stroller including the adapters and accessories most families buy, against the field. At $499 for the 6+ frame with the newborn pack extra, it sits mid-pack on value.

What are the standout strengths of the YOYO2?

The fold and portability score of 20/20 is the headline. In our timed test the YOYO2 folded in 2 seconds with one hand, and at 13.6 lb it is light enough to carry on a shoulder strap like a bag. It was accepted as cabin baggage on every flight we tried, which is the single most useful fact for anyone who flies often.

On pavement it rides better than any other compact stroller we tested, and it steers one-handed. The newborn pack and car-seat adapters mean it can be used from birth, and the 0+ pack faces the parent. For city families who need one stroller that handles the subway, the apartment hallway and the overhead bin, those strengths line up directly with the job.

What are the parts and build of the YOYO2?

The spec sheet covers the components that matter for daily use.

• Type: Compact travel.
• Weight: 13.6 lb.
• Max child weight: 48 lb.
• From birth: With 0+ newborn pack or car seat adapter.
• Reversible seat: No (0+ pack faces parent).
• Converts to double: No (board only).
• Car-seat compatible: With adapter.
• Fold: One-hand, 2 seconds, carries like a bag.
• Warranty: 2 years.

The frame is the 6+ complete version at $499; the newborn pack is extra. There is no reversible seat in the standard configuration, but the 0+ pack faces the parent. It does not convert to a double, though a board is an option.

How does the YOYO2 compare with other strollers we tested?

Against the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 ($399.99, score 8.5), the YOYO2 is lighter at 13.6 lb versus 22.5 lb and folds faster, but the GT2 has all-terrain wheels, a 65 lb max child weight and a lifetime frame warranty. The GT2 is the better choice for rough ground; the YOYO2 is the better choice for flights.

The UPPAbaby Vista V3 ($1,099.99, score 8.5) is a full-size convertible at 27 lb with a reversible seat, bassinet included and the ability to convert to a double. It outlasts two children but weighs twice as much and costs more than double. The YOYO2 wins on portability and price.

The Nuna MIXX next ($799.95, score 8.1) is a full-size stroller at 28.3 lb that folds compactly with the seat on and takes Nuna PIPA seats without an adapter. It is a better travel-system pairing for Nuna owners, but it is far heavier and more expensive than the YOYO2.

Where does the YOYO2 fall short?

Our test cons are specific. The small wheels struggled on gravel, which is why manoeuvring and ride scored 18/25 rather than higher. The $499 price covers the 6+ frame only; the newborn pack is extra, which drags the value score to 12/20. The basket is small and the canopy short, costing points in comfort and features (14/20).

It does not convert to a double, so it is not a growing-family stroller in the way the Vista V3 or Mockingbird are. And while it is a pleasant everyday pushchair on smooth ground, it is not the one for gravel paths or big shopping trips.

Is the YOYO2 good value at $499?

The price summary is $499. Our value criterion scored 12/20 because we priced the stroller including the adapters and accessories most families buy, against the field. The newborn pack is extra, and the 6+ frame is what you get at that price. For frequent flyers who will use the cabin-baggage acceptance and the two-second fold constantly, the value is in the use case rather than the sticker price.

Who should buy the BABYZEN YOYO2?

It is still right for city families and frequent flyers. If you live in a walk-up apartment, take the subway, and fly several times a year, the 13.6 lb weight, two-second fold and cabin-baggage acceptance are the features you will use every trip. It is also a good fit if you want a compact stroller that can be used from birth with the 0+ newborn pack or a car-seat adapter.

It is not the right stroller if you need all-terrain wheels, a large basket, a long canopy, or a double conversion. For those needs, the City Mini GT2, Vista V3 or Mockingbird are the tested alternatives to consider.