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Thule Urban Glide 3 vs Graco Modes Pramette

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Graco Modes Pramette is cheaper at $249.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Thule Urban Glide 3 or Graco Modes Pramette?

They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The Graco Modes Pramette is the cheaper at $249.99.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Thule Urban Glide 3 Graco Modes Pramette
US price $799.95 $249.99
BrandThuleGraco
Released2024
Type jogging full_size
Weight (lb) 26.2 20.86
Max child weight (lb) 49 50
Folded dimensions (in) 34.6 x 22.8 x 12.2 in 25.6 x 41.7 x 16.5 in
Reversible seat No Yes
One hand fold Yes Yes
Car seat compatible Yes Yes
Release 2024

Sources — Thule Urban Glide 3: thule.com (verified 2026-06-19). Graco Modes Pramette: babylist.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Thule Urban Glide 3 and Graco Modes Pramette?

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

  • Type: Thule Urban Glide 3 jogging vs Graco Modes Pramette full_size
  • Weight (lb): Thule Urban Glide 3 26.2 vs Graco Modes Pramette 20.86
  • Max child weight (lb): Thule Urban Glide 3 49 vs Graco Modes Pramette 50
  • Folded dimensions (in): Thule Urban Glide 3 34.6 x 22.8 x 12.2 in vs Graco Modes Pramette 25.6 x 41.7 x 16.5 in
  • Reversible seat: Thule Urban Glide 3 false vs Graco Modes Pramette true

What reviewers say

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

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.

Graco Modes Pramette

No sourced tester review yet.

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