Nuna SWIV vs Nuna TRIV lx

Folded, the Nuna TRIV lx makes a 5.27 cu ft box to the Nuna SWIV's 5.37 cu ft. Neither fits a 22 x 14 x 9 in carry-on sizer: the Nuna SWIV misses by 8.5 in and the Nuna TRIV lx by 9 in. The Nuna TRIV lx is 0.7 lb lighter by its maker's figure (21.1 lb to 21.8 lb). The Nuna TRIV lx is newborn-ready as sold; the Nuna SWIV needs a bassinet, insert or infant car seat for the first months. Nuna PIPA series seats click straight onto the Nuna TRIV lx; every seat listed for the Nuna SWIV needs an adapter.

Nuna SWIV stroller

Nuna

Nuna SWIV

Over by 8.5 in (3 sides over)

~$1,000

SWIV's party trick is a button on the push bar that unlocks the rear wheels too, so the whole stroller slides sideways into a parking spot or along a crowded aisle.

Best for: Daily errands through crowded shops and tight parking spots

Nuna TRIV lx stroller

Nuna

Nuna TRIV lx

Over by 9 in (3 sides over)

~$950

A carbon-fibre-reinforced aluminium frame brings the TRIV lx to 21.1 lb without canopy, insert and armbar.

Best for: A light full-size on all-terrain tires

Specification comparison of the Nuna SWIV and the Nuna TRIV lx
SpecificationNuna SWIVNuna TRIV lx
Approx. price~$1,000~$950
TypeFull-sizeFull-size
Weight21.8 lb21.1 lb
Newborn optionNeeds a bassinet, insert or car seat (sold separately)Bassinet in the box
Folded size14.5 x 21 x 30.5 in16.5 x 23 x 24 in
Carry-on checkOver by 8.5 in (3 sides over)Over by 9 in (3 sides over)
Folded box5.37 cu ft5.27 cu ft
Unfolded size34.5 x 21 x 42.5 in35.75 x 23 x 43.4 in
FoldOne-hand fold, stands when foldedOne-hand fold, stands when folded
Basket22 lb22 lb
Max child weight50 lb50 lb
Recline3 positions (One-handed recline with 3 positions including near-flat)3 positions (Nuna: "3 on-the-go position options"; 2-position adjustable calf support)
Car seats1 seat family: 1 with an adapter1 seat family: 1 click in directly

Nuna SWIV: what it gives up

  • $1,000, which is $400 more than the TRIV next
  • Seat makes no from-birth claim; newborns need a car seat or the bassinet
  • Only three recline positions
  • Newborns need the SWIV & TRIV series bassinet, which Nuna sells separately

Nuna TRIV lx: what it gives up

  • Costs from $950, $350 more than the TRIV next
  • 21.1 lb excludes canopy, insert and armbar, and is 2.7 lb above the TRIV next
  • Three recline positions only

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