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Nuna MIXX next vs Thule Urban Glide 3

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Thule Urban Glide 3 is cheaper at $799.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Nuna MIXX next or Thule Urban Glide 3?

The Thule Urban Glide 3 wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Thule Urban Glide 3 is the cheaper at $799.95. The Thule Urban Glide 3 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 Thule Urban Glide 3
US price $900 $799.95
BrandNunaThule
Released20202024
Type full_size jogging
Weight (lb) 28.3 26.2
Max child weight (lb) 50 49
Folded dimensions (in) 27.5 x 23.6 x 19 in 34.6 x 22.8 x 12.2 in
Reversible seat Yes No
One hand fold Yes Yes
Car seat compatible Yes Yes
Release 2020 2024

Sources — Nuna MIXX next: nunababy.com (verified 2026-06-19). Thule Urban Glide 3: thule.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Nuna MIXX next and Thule Urban Glide 3?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Type: Nuna MIXX next full_size vs Thule Urban Glide 3 jogging
  • Weight (lb): Nuna MIXX next 28.3 vs Thule Urban Glide 3 26.2
  • Max child weight (lb): Nuna MIXX next 50 vs Thule Urban Glide 3 49
  • Folded dimensions (in): Nuna MIXX next 27.5 x 23.6 x 19 in vs Thule Urban Glide 3 34.6 x 22.8 x 12.2 in
  • Reversible seat: Nuna MIXX next true vs Thule Urban Glide 3 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.

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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