Nuna
Nuna MIXX next
$900
Released 2020
Best Strollers · head-to-head
Nuna MIXX next vs Doona Car Seat & Stroller
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Doona Car Seat & Stroller is cheaper at $550. Every spec and price links to its source.
Doona
Doona Car Seat & Stroller
$550Cheaper
Released 2014
Which is better: the Nuna MIXX next or Doona Car Seat & Stroller?
The Doona Car Seat & Stroller wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Doona Car Seat & Stroller is the cheaper at $550. The Doona Car Seat & Stroller both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Nuna MIXX next | Doona Car Seat & Stroller |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $900 | $550 |
| Brand | Nuna | Doona |
| Released | 2020 | 2014 |
| Type | full_size | travel_system |
| Weight (lb) | 28.3 | 16.5 |
| Max child weight (lb) | 50 | 35 |
| Folded dimensions (in) | 27.5 x 23.6 x 19 in | 26 x 17.4 x 22.4 in |
| Reversible seat | Yes | No |
| One hand fold | Yes | Yes |
| Car seat compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Release | 2020 | 2014 |
Sources — Nuna MIXX next: nunababy.com (verified 2026-06-19). Doona Car Seat & Stroller: strolleria.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Nuna MIXX next and Doona Car Seat & Stroller?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Type: Nuna MIXX next full_size vs Doona Car Seat & Stroller travel_system
- Weight (lb): Nuna MIXX next 28.3 vs Doona Car Seat & Stroller 16.5
- Max child weight (lb): Nuna MIXX next 50 vs Doona Car Seat & Stroller 35
- Folded dimensions (in): Nuna MIXX next 27.5 x 23.6 x 19 in vs Doona Car Seat & Stroller 26 x 17.4 x 22.4 in
- Reversible seat: Nuna MIXX next true vs Doona Car Seat & Stroller false
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Nuna MIXX next
Only one whitelisted tester, NYT Wirecutter, hands-on tested the Nuna Mixx Next; it isn't a top pick but is listed as a high-end four-wheeler worth considering. Wirecutter praises the easiest fold of any four-wheeler it tested, attractive design, and one-handed pushing, but flags loaded cornering, tip-over risk, a fiddly two-hand bumper bar, and a flimsy footrest. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Easiest fold of any four-wheeled stroller Wirecutter tested; Attractive, compact frame that pushes well one-handed and stores in tight spaces.
Flagged: With 36 lb loaded in the seat, cornering became tricky and big bumps threatened to tip it over; Bumper bar is a nuisance to click in and out and requires two hands; Adjustable footrest is flimsy and short for older babies and toddlers.
Doona Car Seat & Stroller
Two hands-on testers cover the Doona: Wirecutter (NYT, updated Nov 2025) and USA Today's Reviewed (Oct 2022). No RTINGS-style lab benchmarks exist; Wirecutter cites BabyGearLab's crash testing rather than running its own. Both praise the Doona as a uniquely convenient car-seat-to-stroller combo for taxis, cities and flights that maneuvers easily on paved surfaces. Both flag it as heavy, expensive, weak on crash/stroller-mode safety, hard to install, and wide enough to crowd the backseat. Consumer Reports and BabyGearLab were excluded as non-whitelisted. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Uniquely convenient car-seat-to-stroller combo for taxis, cities and air travel; Easy to maneuver as a stroller (best on smooth/paved surfaces).
Flagged: Heavy and bulky to carry; Expensive — among the steepest-priced infant seats; Weak crash / stroller-mode safety performance.