Joovy ScooterX2 with Tray Review
Pros: Great protection from elements, easy to access storage, extra convenience features
Cons: Harder to push and turn, no car seat compatibility
Manufacturer: Joovy
The Skinny
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Price | $280.00 List $224.99 at Amazon - 20% off | $1,130.00 List $1,109.96 at Amazon | $730.00 List | $700.00 List $699.99 at Amazon | $730.00 List $669.95 at Amazon - 8% off |
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Pros | Great protection from elements, easy to access storage, extra convenience features | Accepts two car seats, great storage, quality materials | Super easy to push and turn, nice quality, jogging stroller | Rugged, off-road-ready, easy to push and turn | Accepts two car seats of various brands, easy to maneuver |
Cons | Harder to push and turn, no car seat compatibility | Heavy and harder to lift, higher price | Bulky when folded, only accepts one infant car seat | Bulky, expensive, lacks refinement | Lack of convenience features |
Bottom Line | A lot of stroller for the price with nice features that are easy to use | Quality stroller with versatile seating options for growing families | Awesome double stroller doing dual jobs as a jogger for toddlers | Easy to use jogger good for everyday activities and off-road fun | Nice, quality choice that is easier to maneuver |
Rating Categories | Joovy ScooterX2... | UPPAbaby Vista v2... | Thule Urban Glide... | Revolution Flex... | Mountain Buggy Duet |
Ease Of Use (45%) | |||||
Maneuverability (30%) | |||||
Weight Folded Size (15%) | |||||
Quality (10%) | |||||
Specs | Joovy ScooterX2... | UPPAbaby Vista v2... | Thule Urban Glide... | Revolution Flex... | Mountain Buggy Duet |
Weight | 31.4 lbs | 35 lbs | 32.1 lbs | 33.1 lbs | 32.8 lbs |
Folded Dimensions | 29.5"W x 15"H x 38.3"L | 25.8"W x 26.5"H x 37"L | 31.1"W x 18.7"H x 35.8"L | 30.8"W x 18"H x 39.5"L | 26"W x 17.5"H x 37.8"L |
Capacity Limits | Minimum: 3 mo. Maximum: 45 lbs/44" |
Minimum: From Birth With Infant Snugseat Or Bassinet 3 mo.+ For Toddler Seat Maximum: 50 lbs/40" |
Minimum: "Walk Only: Infant Car Seat: Birth Stroller Seat: 6 mo. Jogging & Off-Road: 6 mo." Maximum: 100 lb Total Capacity Limit |
Minimum: Walk Only: Infant Car Seat: Birth Stroller Seat: 8 wk. - 8 mo. Jogging & Off-Road: 8 mo. - 5 yr. Maximum: 50 lbs/44" |
Minimum: Birth Maximum: 40 lbs |
Included Car Seat Compatibility | None | UPPAbaby Mesa |
None | None | None |
Click-in Car Seat Adapters | None | UPPAbaby Mesa Chicco KeyFit 30, KeyFit 30 Zip, KeyFit 30 Zip Air, Fit2, Fit2 LE, Fit2 Air Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30, Mico NXT, Mico AP & Micro Max Plus, Nuna PIPA™, PIPA lite, PIPA lite lx, PIPA lite r & PIPA lite rx Cybex Aton, Aton 2, Aton Q & Aton M |
BeSafe Izi GO Mod, Izi GO X1 Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit 30 Cybex Aton, Aton 2, Aton 4, Aton 5 Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix, Citi, Mico 30, Mico Max 30, Mico NXT, Pebble, Pebble Plus Nuna Pipa |
None | Mountain Buggy Protect Phil&Teds Alpha Maxi Cosi Mico AP, CabrioFix, Pebble Cybex Aton Graco Snugride Click Connect 30, 32, 35 Chicco Keyfit |
Strap-In Car Seat Adapters | None | None | "BOB Unity Britax Affinity Unity, B-Safe, B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite, Chaperone, Unity, Unity ISOFIX, BabySafe Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit Plus, KeyFit 30 Combi Shuttle 33 EvenFlo Discovery 5 Graco Safe Seat, SnugRide Classic Connect, SnugRide Click Connect 30, 35, 35 LX, 40 Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix, Citi, Pebble Nuna Pipa Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35, Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 Safety 1st onBoard, onBoard Air, Comfy Carry Elite Safe-n-Sound Unity, Unity Neos UPPAbaby Mesa" |
Britax B-Safe, B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite, Chaperone BOB B-Safe, B-Safe 35 Graco Snug Ride Click Connect 30, Snug Ride Click Connect 30 LX, Snug Ride 35 Elite, Snug Ride 35 LX, Snug Ride 35 Platinum, Snug Ride Click Connect 35, Snug Ride Click Connect 35 LX, Snug Ride Click Connect 40, Snug Ride Snug Lock 30, Snug Ride Snug Lock 35, Snug Ride Snug Lock 35 DLX, Snug Ride Snug Lock 35 Elite, Snug Ride Snug Lock 35 Platinum, Snug Ride Snug Lock 35 Platinum XT Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35, Primo Viaggio 4-35 Nido Chicco KeyFit 30, Keyfit 30 Zip, Keyfit Zip Air, KeyFit Magic, Fit2 |
None |
Number of Car Seats Accepted | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Recline Front/Left Seat | Deep | Deep | Deep | Mid-Level | Deep |
Recline Rear/Right Seat | Deep | Deep | Deep | Mid-Level | Deep |
Storage Basket Size | Very Large | Very large | Medium | Large | Medium |
Sun Shade Size | Large | Large | Medium | Large | Medium |
One-handed Fold | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Locking Fold | Manual | Auto | Manual | Manual | Auto |
Self-standing Fold | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Handlebar Height - Min/Max | 41.9" | 39.5"/42.5" | 30.9"/45.1" | 35.8"/49.3" | 30.1"/43.0" |
Sandal-friendly Brake | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Included Accessories | None | Rain Shield, Bug Shield | None | None | None |
Setup Time | 12:13 | 5:14 min:sec |
4:14 | 7:30 | 10:37 |
Our Analysis and Test Results
Joovy is a family company located in Texas and California started in 2005. Joovy designs original products with quality construction that provide functional and fun final gear for everyday use. They offer a variety of baby gear options from strollers and play yards to bottles.
Performance Comparison
Ease of Use
The Scooter excels in the ease of use department with lots of features that work well.
Ease of use encapsulates the day to day experience of using a stroller regularly.
Fold and Unfold
The Joovy has a manageable fold with several steps (above left). It can fold with one hand but you need to bend to the ground, and it doesn't self-stand. It has seven steps that include removing the child trays and a manual lock (above right). Unfolding is more difficult as it takes two hands and reattaching the trays.
Brakes
The Scooter has average single action brakes with a sandal foot-friendly pedal to set and release.
Storage
The Scooter has multiple storage options with a large bin, zippered back pockets, mesh water bottle pockets, and inside mesh passenger pockets. The bin is wide and fits our extra-large diaper bag, but it is only accessible from the back with a 5 lbs limit. When you recline the seat, the bin is harder to access, and we wish it had front access.
This version of the Scooter X2 also has dual child trays with a small snack area and cup holder for little ones where the bumper bar traditionally goes.
Sunshade
The Joovy Scooter has a shared large canopy (above left), but it can't be adjusted to appease individual passengers. It is one of the largest in the group sporting ventilation, and a large vinyl peek-a-boo window with hook and loop closures on the cover(above right).
Harness
Each seat has a 5-point harness that is easy to operate. Unfortunately, the straps are more difficult to adjust because they feed through the buckle one fold at a time. The shoulder straps are rethreaded for height and have three positions, while the crotch strap has one position with an adjustable length strap.
Seat
Both seats recline independently for comfort. The recline requires two hands and is difficult to adjust. The seats are flat enough for cozy napping though they aren't truly flat. The Scooter has padded adjustable leg rests with side levers that are a little difficult to work.
Car Seat Compatibility
The Scooter is not compatible with any infant car seats.
Ease of Setup
The Joovy Scooter is harder to set up than a lot of the competition taking over 7:30 minutes. The quick start guide was missing some of the steps, and the pages were oriented poorly.
Maneuverability
Maneuverability is not the strong suit of the Joovy despite the improved wheels.
Pushing the Scooter on flat surfaces is better than pushing on uneven surfaces. It performs about average thanks to a wide design and a shorter handlebar. Pushing is worse on the grass and challenging over gravel.
Overall, it would be easier to manage if Joovy got rid of the dual front wheel design. Two subpar wheels together on the same leg cause the stroller to struggle with precision turning, and the wheels veer off course if one gets caught on a bump. While the swivel wheels can lock into place, the dual wheel design still causes struggling.
Weight and Folded Size
The Scooter is relatively light and small compared to the competition. It is 31.8 lbs.
The Joovy folded size measures in at 18,188 cubic inches, which is somewhat smaller than the average of over 18,900 cubic inches.
Quality
The Scooter scored above average for quality bringing enough quality to the table to stay competitive, without adding extra expense to the bottom line.
The fabric on the Scooter is a little coarse, and we were able to snag it in our tests. The seats themselves have decent padding for comfort, and we like the smooth feel of the harness straps. The frame is tight with little flex, and it doesn't rattle or wobble. The overall fit and finish are clean with a nice design, well-fit fabrics, and tight connections.
The wheels on the Scooter are plastic. They are larger and arguably better than the previous version, but we think it would benefit significantly by having rubber tires and single front wheel design (1 wheel for each leg as opposed to 2). The handlebar is a stationary bar that isn't bad, but it has a plastic section in the middle that prohibits one-handed pushing and makes it difficult to find a great place to hold.
This stroller has all-around shocks that are relatively nice, but not adjustable. The suspension coupled with nicely padded sling-style seats means little ones are in for a comfy ride.
Twins
Because the Scooter does not accept infant car seats, it is a poor choice for infant twins. However, the identical rider experience is a good fit for children of the same age to help reduce the likelihood of an argument. The Scooter's budget-friendly price will also be attractive to parents of twins making it a potentially good choice for older babies. Joovy claims the minimum age for this stroller is three months, but we think the Scooter could be a good choice to pair with the Joovy Twin Roo+ a great frame stroller that holds two infant car seats, has a giant storage bin, and four cup holders. The Twin Roo+ is economical with a price tag around $130, and even when coupled with the Scooter price of $280, most parents will still be saving money over strollers that accept two infant car seats and work for older twins.
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