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Joie pact pro vs Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus

Two compact prams for travel and everyday errands, both listed from birth to 22 kg. Joie publishes 6.3 kg for the pact pro and Bugaboo 7.3 kg fully assembled for the Butterfly 2 Plus. The Butterfly 2 Plus has the bigger basket (8 kg against 4.5 kg) and the smaller published folded size, which Bugaboo calls IATA-compatible. Manufacturer prices were $399.99 and $829 on 17 October 2026.

Specification comparison by Pramkin editorial, from each brand's Australian product pages. Key figures re-checked 17 October 2026. Not a hands-on review and not a car-fit test.

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Key differences

Weight
The pact pro's published weight is 1 kg lower: 6.3 kg against 7.3 kg. pact pro: configuration not stated by Joie. Butterfly 2 Plus: fully assembled, as described by the manufacturer. Brands weigh different configurations, so check what each figure includes.
Folded size
The Butterfly 2 Plus has the shorter longest side when folded: 55.5 cm against 77 cm. These are the manufacturers' published folds, not a car-fit test, so measure your boot opening as well.
Price
The pact pro has the lower manufacturer RRP, by $429.01 ($399.99 against $829). The bundles differ, so compare what is in each box.
Newborn
Both are listed as "from birth, setup included". pact pro: Listed from birth with the seat fully reclined; the manual recommends the calf support at its highest for newborns. Butterfly 2 Plus: Manufacturer says suitable from birth with the seat fully reclined flat. No separate newborn accessory is stated.
Basket
The Butterfly 2 Plus has the larger published basket: 8 kg against 4.5 kg.
Capsule
pact pro: Adaptors needed; they are not listed in the Australian box contents. Butterfly 2 Plus: Bugaboo car seat adaptors, sold separately.

Which might suit you

Based only on the published figures on this page. Try both in store if you can.

Consider the pact pro if you want

  • the lower manufacturer RRP
  • a fold that stands on its own
  • a fold the manufacturer describes as one-handed

Consider the Butterfly 2 Plus if you want

  • a shorter fold, for a smaller boot
  • a bigger shopping basket

Full specifications

Values as each brand publishes them. Where a value is not published, we say so rather than guess.

(rows with unknown values always stay visible)
Joie pact pro vs Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus specifications
Specification

Joie

pact pro

Bugaboo

Butterfly 2 Plus
Size and weight
Folded size30 x 40 x 77 cm

L x W x H. Folded

44.8 x 24.5 x 55.5 cm

Order not labelled. Compact fold

Weight6.3 kg

Configuration not stated by Joie

7.3 kg

Fully assembled, as described by the manufacturer

Maximum child weight22 kg22 kg

Seat maximum; age 0 to about 48 months

Newborn setup
Newborn useFrom birth, setup included

Listed from birth with the seat fully reclined; the manual recommends the calf support at its highest for newborns.

From birth, setup included

Manufacturer says suitable from birth with the seat fully reclined flat. No separate newborn accessory is stated.

Everyday use
TypeCompact strollerCompact stroller
Seats1 seat1 seat
Reversible seatNot statedNot stated
One-hand foldYesNot stated

Published as a 'one-second' fold; one-handed not stated.

Stands when foldedYesNot stated
Basket4.5 kg8 kg
Suitable for runningNot stated

Joie's Australian manual says it is not intended for jogging.

Not stated

Not described as suitable for running.

Compatibility
Capsule compatibleYes

Adaptors needed; they are not listed in the Australian box contents. The manual names Joie gemm and i-Gemm capsules.

Yes

Bugaboo car seat adaptors, sold separately. Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna named by the manufacturer.

Car-fit evidenceNo fit evidence yetNo fit evidence yet
Cost
Manufacturer RRP$399.99

Stroller with rain cover and travel bag

$829

Base, seat, sun canopy and underseat basket

From manufacturers' Australian product pages, checked 17 October 2026. Figures are shown in the manufacturer's published order and configuration.

Will it fit your car?

We have not tested either pram in a car. Compare the published folds above with your boot opening and floor; the shape of the boot matters as much as the numbers.

How to measure your boot

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Sources

Prices, weights, folded sizes and capacities re-checked against each brand's Australian page on 17 October 2026. See how we check specifications. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.