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Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 vs Thule Urban Glide 3

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 is cheaper at $399.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 or Thule Urban Glide 3?

They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 is the cheaper at $399.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Thule Urban Glide 3
US price $399.99 $799.95
BrandBaby JoggerThule
Released20192024
Type full_size jogging
Weight (lb) 22.4 26.2
Max child weight (lb) 65 49
Folded dimensions (in) 24.5 x 31.5 x 10 in 34.6 x 22.8 x 12.2 in
Reversible seat No No
One hand fold Yes Yes
Car seat compatible Yes Yes
Release 2019 2024

Sources — Baby Jogger City Mini GT2: anbbaby.com (verified 2026-06-19). Thule Urban Glide 3: thule.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 and Thule Urban Glide 3?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Type: Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 full_size vs Thule Urban Glide 3 jogging
  • Weight (lb): Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 22.4 vs Thule Urban Glide 3 26.2
  • Max child weight (lb): Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 65 vs Thule Urban Glide 3 49
  • Folded dimensions (in): Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 24.5 x 31.5 x 10 in vs Thule Urban Glide 3 34.6 x 22.8 x 12.2 in

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Baby Jogger City Mini GT2

Wirecutter is the only verified hands-on review of this exact model, naming the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 All-Terrain Stroller their top pick for off-roading. It praises the best-in-test one-handed fold, rugged terrain handling, and light weight despite its large size, while flagging a tiny obstructed storage basket, an awkward hand parking brake, and a toddler seat that never sits fully upright. Single-source. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Simplest, fastest one-handed fold of any stroller they tested; Excels on rough terrain (grass, gravel) with nimble, responsive handling; Light despite its large size; fits tall kids and tall caregivers.

Flagged: Tiniest, least-accessible under-seat storage basket, obstructed by a metal bar; Hand parking brake is awkward and disliked by the long-term tester; Toddler seat is never very upright even at its most inclined.

Thule Urban Glide 3

Wirecutter (NYT) — the only whitelisted tester with a hands-on review of this exact model — names the Thule Urban Glide 3 its top jogging stroller after testing 18 models, praising its light weight, pavement glide and high-quality build (timed assembly: five minutes, no extra tools). Main gripes: an awkward twist/swivel hand brake, better-on-pavement-than-trails performance, and a bulkier redesigned canopy. Retailer, blog and non-whitelisted gear sites were excluded. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Glides effortlessly and feels faster and more agile on pavement than any other model tested; no shaking, wiggle or lateral movement; Lightest of the three picks (about 26 lb, ~5 lb less than the BOB Gear Wayfinder), so it is nimble and significantly easier to lift into a car trunk; Noticeably high-quality build and materials; four years of running/walking with no loosened screws or flat tires.

Flagged: Swivel/twist hand brake is awkward at speed versus a squeeze-style bicycle brake; Better on pavement than trails; manual specifies public roads and smooth paths, not long-distance trail running; Redesigned canopy is bulkier and springs outward while running, needing constant readjustment.

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