The Graco Jetsetter is a simple umbrella stroller with few features. It is reasonably lightweight and was one of the smaller options was once folded with a compact fold that folds in thirds. Unfortunately, this stroller has limited storage with only one location for supplies. The fold is easy enough, but its design results in the lower half of the seat hitting you in the arm, which seems odd. It sports the single front wheel design we like, but the smaller plastic wheels still result in a hard-to-push and turn product. While this product is better than the Graco competition, it still fails to measure up to the competition that offers better maneuverability, higher quality, and more features with similar pricing.
Editor's Note: This product review was updated on December 16th, 2021, with more in-depth comparisons and information on what we would buy.Graco Jetsetter Review
Pros: Graco car seat compatible, large sunshade
Cons: Lower quality, harder to push, a lot of flex in the frame
Manufacturer: Graco
The Skinny
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Price | $170 List | $179 List | $195 List $194.99 at Amazon | $180 List $149.99 at Amazon | $80 List $79.99 at Amazon |
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Pros | Graco car seat compatible, large sunshade | Reasonable price, good quality, comfy napping, smaller fold | Nice maneuverability, compact fold, easy brakes | Easy to carry, lightweight, stands on its own | Inexpensive, easy to use |
Cons | Lower quality, harder to push, a lot of flex in the frame | Brake hurts the top of uncovered feet, harder to push and turn off-road | Limited napping recline, shoulder strap safety concern | Hard to push and turn, not for napping, convoluted fold | Poor quality, harder to maneuver |
Bottom Line | Run of the mill, hard to push choice with unimpressive features | A high-scoring, reasonably priced option with nice features suitable for comfortable napping but harder to turn off-road | A nice stroller to push and turn, but average in most other respects | Upright seat with no adjust-ability that can be harder to push on uneven terrain | The cheapest option with disappointing functionality |
Rating Categories | Graco Jetsetter | Zoe Traveler | Mountain Buggy Nano | UPPAbaby G-Lite | Kolcraft Cloud Plus |
Weight Folded Size (35%) | |||||
Ease Of Use (30%) | |||||
Maneuverability (25%) | |||||
Quality (10%) | |||||
Specs | Graco Jetsetter | Zoe Traveler | Mountain Buggy Nano | UPPAbaby G-Lite | Kolcraft Cloud Plus |
Weight | 13.7 lbs | 12 lbs | 13.3 lbs | 11.8 lbs | 12.6 lbs |
Folded Dimensions | 20.5"W x 9.5"H x 21.8"L | 17.5"W x 23"H x 13"L | 21.2"W x 11"H x 20.3"L | 13.3"W x 10.8"H x 42.5"L | 18.6"W x 11.7"H x 34.7"L |
Folded Volume | 4,246 cu in | 5,233 cu in | 4,734 cu in | 6,105 cu in | 7,551 cu in |
Capacity Limits | Minimum: Birth Maximum: 50 lbs/45" |
Minimum: 3 months Maximum: 45 lbs |
Minimum: Newborn Maximum: 44 lbs |
Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 55 lbs/45" |
Minimum: Not Listed Maximum: 50 lbs/44" |
Included Car Seat Compatibility | Graco All Click Connect Seats |
None | Universal Adapter | None | None |
Click-in Car Seat Adapters | Graco All Click Connect Seats |
None | None | None | None |
Strap-in Car Seat Adapters | None | None | Universal Adapter | None | None |
One-handed Fold | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Locking Fold | None | Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual |
Self-standing Fold | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Carry Strap | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Handlebar Height - Min/Max | 41.7" | 40.5" | 39.2" | 42.3" | 38.9" |
Sandal-friendly Brake | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Included Accessories | Graco Click Connect Adaptors | None | Travel Bag | None | None |
Setup Time | 5-10 Min | 2-5 Min | 5-10 Min | 2-5 Min | 5-10 Min |
Our Analysis and Test Results
In Philadelphia, in 1942, Russell Gray and Robert Cone joined forces to start the Graco company, making car parts. Years later, Gray decided to move on to other things, and Cone shifted gears to baby gear, teaming up with an engineer. Their first product was an infant swing inspired by an outdoor glider used for newborn soothing by a coworker. The unique swing was an instant hit and put Graco on the baby product map. Graco is now one of the world's leading producers of baby products.
Performance Comparison
Weight and Folded Size
The Jetsetter is 13.7 lbs and measures 4,246 cubic inches when folded. The folded measurement is relatively small, with only three other strollers folding smaller. However, the GB Pockit is almost half the size, so smaller options are available if space is a commodity for you. The weight is heavier than average, with much of the competition weighing less.
The Jetsetter comes with a carrying case that could be useful for traveling with your stroller, especially if you plan to check it at an airport.
Ease of Use
The Jetsetter is relatively easy to use with results that may seem low at first glance but are still reasonable compared to the competition of umbrellas that traditionally are lacking.
Fold and Unfold
This Graco has a one-handed fold, and it stands by itself once folded. It doesn't have a folding lock, but it stays closed without one. This stroller folds into thirds resulting in a shorter, more compact package than other umbrella fold options. Folding results in the seat smacking you on the arm/hand (see video below), which isn't painful but seems poorly designed.
Brakes
The Jetsetter brakes are single action with a pedal next to the wheel (above right). While the pedal is small, it is easy to press and release with a smooth enough edge to comfortably use while wearing sandals.
Storage
The Jetsetter storage bin has a maximum weight allowance of 10 lbs. We were able to fit our medium-sized diaper bag inside. Access is average, with better clearance from the back (above left) than the front (above right). There isn't much room after your diaper bag is inside. This Graco also has a pocket for car seat adapters.
Sunshade
This Graco has a large-sized canopy with a UV 50 rating and no peek-a-boo window. The sunshade does the job better than a lot of umbrella products, but it doesn't match the impressive canopies on the Inglesina Quid or Britax B-Lively.
Harness
The Jetsetter is not our favorite buckle. The buckle has two parts where the shoulder straps can separate from the waist strap. They always seem to come apart when buckling.
Seat
This Graco seat has some padding on a sling-style seat. The leg rest is adjustable with a narrow footrest that only accommodates heels. It has a mid-level recline with a plastic toggle that is easy to recline and harder to operate for raising.
Car Seat Compatibility
This stroller is compatible with all of the Click Connect models of Graco infant car seat carriers. The adapters come with the stroller, and you don't need to remove the canopy to attach the carrier to the frame.
Ease of Setup
The Jetsetter took us almost 5 minutes to assemble with no tools required. The manual is not noteworthy but isn't frustrating either.
Maneuverability
Despite having our preferred wheel style in the front with a single wheel on each leg, the Jetsetter was hard to push and turn with one of the lowest test results in the group.
The front wheels are small and plastic (above left), with the ability to lock the swivel wheel in place (above right) for pushing over rougher terrain where the swivel wheels can struggle. The frame of the Jetsetter has a lot of flex, which makes pushing difficult as the more pressure you give, the more it flexes before it actually starts to roll. While difficult on flat and paved surfaces, it grows more difficult as the road gets bumpy.
Quality
The Jetsetter suffered in comparison to the competition for quality. While the Jetsetter has a lower price than some competition, the materials and construction are still disappointing compared to similarly priced options, with several products scoring higher at lower prices. The materials and the way the stroller is manufactured result in a cheaper, flimsy feeling product.
Should You Buy the Graco Jetsetter?
The Graco Jetsetter is less expensive than many of the options in our review, but it also is underperforming in many areas. It has a small folded size and average weight, but it is not outstanding, and other strollers do better. We like that it comes with car seat adapters, and it could be a good choice for parents who already own a Graco car seat.
What Other Umbrella Stroller Should You Consider?
If you are looking at the Jetsetter, chances are you want an affordable product that still has some better ease of use features. In this case, we would recommend also looking at the Graco Nimblelite. Although it is a bit larger and heavier, it has included compatibility with Graco car seats (without additional adapters!) and a price tag that is hard to beat. The Nimblelite also has some features that are usually only found in full-size options, like a larger basket and canopy, giving it one of the highest ease of use scores in the group. The Inglesina Quid is another comparable option with better quality and maneuverability; however, it is more than twice the price.
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