Joovy Caboose RS vs Joovy Kooper X2

Folded, the Joovy Kooper X2 makes a 5.84 cu ft box to the Joovy Caboose RS's 9.42 cu ft. Neither fits a 22 x 14 x 9 in carry-on sizer: the Joovy Caboose RS misses by 28.4 in and the Joovy Kooper X2 by 12 in. The Joovy Kooper X2 is 2.2 lb lighter by its maker's figure (28 lb to 30.2 lb). The Joovy Caboose RS is newborn-ready as sold; the Joovy Kooper X2 is not meant for newborns at all.

Joovy Caboose RS stroller

Joovy

Joovy Caboose RS

Over by 28.4 in (3 sides over)

~$570

The premium Caboose has a full-size reclining front seat, a bench and a stand-on platform.

Best for: A newborn on the platform bassinet and a big kid standing behind

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Joovy Kooper X2 stroller

Joovy

Joovy Kooper X2

Over by 12 in (3 sides over)

~$400

The Kooper X2 is Joovy's budget compact double, 28 lb and 26 inches long folded.

Best for: A compact side-by-side double at Joovy's lowest side-by-side price

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Specification comparison of the Joovy Caboose RS and the Joovy Kooper X2
SpecificationJoovy Caboose RSJoovy Kooper X2
Approx. price~$570~$400
TypeDoubleDouble
Double layoutSit-and-standSide-by-side
Weight30.2 lb28 lb
Newborn optionBassinet in the boxNot for newborns
Folded size50.4 x 24.1 x 13.4 in26 x 30.3 x 12.8 in
Carry-on checkOver by 28.4 in (3 sides over)Over by 12 in (3 sides over)
Folded box9.42 cu ft5.84 cu ft
Unfolded size43.5 x 24.1 x 46.1 in31.7 x 30.3 x 41.3 in
Foldnot publishedOne-hand fold, stands when folded
Basket25 lb15 lb
Max child weight55 lb per seat50 lb per seat
Recline3 positions (Joovy: front seat has a "3-position, one-handed reclining seat")Joovy: "independent multi-position reclines, including near-flat"
Car seats3 seat families: 3 with an adapterNone listed by the maker
Single to doubleFront seat plus bench and stand-on platform; Joovy sells a rear seat and a bassinet that fits the platform separatelynot published

Joovy Caboose RS: what it gives up

  • $569.99 is $200 above the Caboose UL
  • Folded it is about 50 inches long
  • Bassinet and rear seat are extra purchases

Joovy Kooper X2: what it gives up

  • 15 lb basket is thin for two children's gear
  • 50 lb per seat
  • 30.3 inches wide, which is wide for a compact double
  • No named car seat adapter

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