Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

My sister and I were both in the market for a new stroller. After lots of research, we both narrowed it down to two finalists- this stroller (2016 baby jogger city mini single) and the Graco Aire3 Click Connect. She ended up purchasing the Graco, and I purchased the City Mini. Since we couldn't find any great comparisons of the two strollers online, I decided to write one. We each brought our strollers to Disneyland for a week and pushed around a 3 and 5 year old. Both of the strollers fold the same way (so easy- one of the best features), push like a dream and maneuver very well, have big sunshades and the seats lay *almost* flat. We tested them side by side and they do lay back the exact same amount. CITY MINI: -rubber handlebar (feels better IMO) - taller handlebar (perfect for me, I'm 5'11") - no mesh in the sunshade which makes for less airflow, but more sun protection (I thought the airflow would be a big deal, but it really wasn't. Even in 90 degree weather. The extra shade was nice.) - smaller basket underneath (annoying) - no parent or child cup holders included (very annoying), but it does have a mesh bag on the back which is useful - seat is deeper, which is nice for bigger kids - doesn't stand well when folded - pushes a little bit smoother - has a little indent where kids can rest their feet. Not ideal, but better than nothing. - seems to be a little better quality - seat has mesh back when folded back. great for airflow, since the sunshade doesn't have any (see picture) Graco Aire3: -bigger tires -foam handlebar -slightly shorter handlebar (but still comfortable for a 5' 11" woman) -bigger basket -seat folds up to make a bassinet for a newborn (fun feature) -comes with parent console and child cup holder (the child one is somewhat useless so we just took it off for easier in and out) -sun shade has mesh area for more airflow which is nice, but the sun does shine through it sometimes which can be annoying -stands up nicely when folded -doesn't have a place for older children to rest their feet -the seat is more shallow (fine for babies and young toddlers, annoying for bigger kids) Overall, the Aire3 is a better value for the price. Especially since you don't have to buy the parent consoles or car seat adapter separately. Graco found all of the features that were missing from the City Mini and added them to their stroller. It was very thoughtfully designed. However, I don't regret my purchase at all, especially after pushing it for a week at Disney. It really does push like a dream, even one handed! I will add that both of the kids preferred riding in the City Mini, but they said that was because it was blue. I think the deeper seat and little footrest might have added to that. But who knows. Bottom line is that the Aire3 is definitely a better value for the price, but you really can't go wrong with either stroller. Also, in case anyone is wondering, the baby jogger glider board does work with the city mini (your child just has to stick their head through the handlebar, which my daughter doesn't mind), but does NOT work with the Aire3. (blue stroller in pictures is City Mini, black is Aire3)