Silver Cross Clic vs. UPPAbaby Minu V3 (2026): Which Compact Travel Stroller Should You Buy?
TL;DR — Quick answer
Both are outstanding from-birth compact strollers. Pick based on how you'll actually use it:
- Buy the Silver Cross Clic ($399.99) if you want the lightest, most airplane-friendly option and the best value. At 13.9 lb it folds to just 9″ deep, has a true lie-flat seat, and clicks onto select Nuna and Joie infant seats with no adapters.
- Buy the UPPAbaby Minu V3 ($499.99) if you want the smoothest ride and a stroller that grows with an UPPAbaby travel system. It adds front + independent rear suspension, a 20 lb basket, GREENGUARD Gold certification, and pairs with the UPPAbaby Aria V2 or Mesa V3 infant seats.
Fastest rule: Frequent flyer or tight budget → Clic. Daily rough-sidewalk driving or you're building an UPPAbaby system → Minu V3.
If you've narrowed your compact-stroller search to two of the best travel strollers we carry, you've done well. The Silver Cross Clic and the UPPAbaby Minu V3 are both cabin-approved, fold with one hand, stand on their own, and work from birth. They also cost within $100 of each other. So which one belongs in your trunk (or your overhead bin)? This guide breaks down every meaningful difference — weight, fold, newborn use, car-seat compatibility, ride quality, and price — using verified specs, so you can decide with confidence.
At a glance: Silver Cross Clic vs. UPPAbaby Minu V3
| Feature | Silver Cross Clic | UPPAbaby Minu V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 | $499.99 |
| Weight | 13.9 lb | 16.7 lb |
| Suitable for | Birth – 55 lb | Birth – 50 lb (max height 40″) |
| Folded size | 21″L × 18″W × 9″H | 10″L × 18″W × 21.5″H |
| Open size | 31″L × 18″W × 41.7″H | 34.5″L × 18″W × 41″H |
| Fold | One-hand, self-standing on two wheels; pull-out shoulder strap | One-second, one-hand, self-standing; integrated carry strap |
| Cabin (IATA) approved | Yes | Yes (IATA-compatible) |
| Newborn recline | True lie-flat seat + included newborn apron | Infinite deep recline + integrated infant insert & foot barrier |
| Suspension | Pavement-gliding wheels, lockable front wheels | Front + independent rear suspension |
| Storage basket | Spacious basket (bumper bar included) | Holds up to 20 lb |
| Travel-system car seats | Built-in arm bar fits select Nuna & Joie seats — no adapter | Adapters for UPPAbaby Mesa V3 / Aria V2, plus Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Cybex |
| Harness & buckle | 5-point with Genius magnetic buckle | 5-point harness |
| Canopy | UPF 50+, pop-out sun visor, ventilation panel | UPF 50+, zip-out extension, mesh peek-a-boo window |
| Extras | Vegan-leather accents, anti-crease fabrics | GREENGUARD Gold, full-grain leather, 3-year warranty |
| In-stock colors | Latte, Space, Conifer | Dillan, Greyson, Savannah, Evelyn, James (+ more) |
Specs verified against current product listings. Pricing and availability are live at the time of writing.
Price & value: the Clic saves you $100
The Silver Cross Clic is $399.99 in every colorway. The UPPAbaby Minu V3 is $499.99. That's a $100 gap for two strollers that overlap heavily on the fundamentals: both fold with one hand, both stand on their own, both are cabin-approved, and both work from birth.
So what does the extra $100 buy on the Minu V3? Chiefly a plusher, better-damped ride (true front and rear suspension), premium materials (full-grain leather, GREENGUARD Gold certification, a 3-year warranty), and access to the wider UPPAbaby ecosystem — the same accessories and car-seat family used by the Cruz V3 and Vista V3. If those things don't matter to how you'll use the stroller, the Clic is the smarter spend — and it's actually the lighter of the two.
Weight, fold & airport travel
This is the category most compact-stroller shoppers care about most, and it's where the two split in interesting ways.
The Clic is lighter. At 13.9 lb, it's nearly three pounds lighter than the Minu V3's 16.7 lb. If you'll be lifting the stroller in and out of a car trunk many times a day, hauling it up subway stairs, or carrying it over your shoulder while wrangling a toddler, that difference is real and you'll feel it by evening.
They fold differently. The Clic collapses into a thin, flat package — 21″ long × 18″ wide × just 9″ deep — and freestands on two wheels, so it slides neatly into an overhead bin, a slim closet, or a packed trunk. The Minu V3 folds shorter front-to-back at 10″ long but taller at 21.5″, standing upright on its own like a little suitcase. Both meet IATA cabin-luggage dimensions, so either can, in principle, go in the overhead compartment on most aircraft — but the Clic's 9″ profile is the one that most reliably disappears into tight spaces.
Bottom line: for pure airplane and small-space friendliness, the Clic wins. The Minu V3 is still genuinely travel-friendly — it just prioritizes ride quality over shaving every ounce. If ultralight portability is your single top priority, also browse our full best lightweight & travel strollers guide.
From birth: how each handles a newborn
Good news: both strollers are ready for a newborn out of the box, with no separate bassinet required. But they get there differently.
The Silver Cross Clic uses a true lie-flat seat and includes a newborn apron (a footmuff-style cover) so your baby can ride fully reclined and cozy from day one. The UPPAbaby Minu V3 pairs an infinite deep recline with a foot barrier and an integrated plush infant insert to cradle a newborn safely, then grows with your child up to 50 lb and 40″ tall.
Practically speaking, both are appropriate from birth. If a flat-as-possible newborn bed is your priority, the Clic's lie-flat seat is the more literal answer. If you value a padded, grow-with-child seat and plan to keep the stroller for years, the Minu V3's recline-plus-insert system is excellent — and it's covered in more depth in our UPPAbaby Minu V3 review.
Turning it into a travel system (this is the real decider for many families)
For the first six months, most parents want to click an infant car seat straight onto the stroller frame so a sleeping baby moves from car to stroll without waking. Here the two brands take opposite approaches — and this is often the tiebreaker.
Silver Cross Clic: its included arm bar accepts select Nuna and Joie infant car seats with no adapter needed. That's genuinely convenient — if you already own (or want) one of those seats, you're set for the price of the stroller alone.
UPPAbaby Minu V3: it uses click-on adapters, but the payoff is that it connects to UPPAbaby's own infant seats — the Aria V2 and the Mesa V3 — as well as select Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, and Cybex seats. You'll add the inexpensive Minu V3 infant car seat adapters, then you have a fully matched UPPAbaby travel system.
Why this matters for the store you're shopping: we stock the lightweight UPPAbaby Aria V2 and its adapters, so building an all-UPPAbaby Minu system here is a one-stop, one-brand affair. If you'd rather pair the Clic with an infant seat, plan on sourcing a compatible Nuna or Joie seat separately. Either way, our full car seats collection is the place to start.
Ride quality, suspension & terrain
Compact strollers are built for smooth surfaces — neither of these is an all-terrain wagon — but the Minu V3 clearly rides plusher.
The UPPAbaby Minu V3 has front suspension plus independent rear suspension, which soaks up cracked sidewalks, cobblestones, and curb transitions noticeably better. Reviewers consistently single out its ride as a highlight for a stroller this size. The Silver Cross Clic rolls on pavement-gliding wheels with lockable front wheels for stability; it's smooth and easy to push on pavement, boardwalks, and airport floors, but it doesn't cushion rough ground the way the Minu's sprung wheels do.
If most of your walking is on decent pavement, both feel great and you won't miss the suspension on the Clic. If your daily routes include broken sidewalks, brick, or gravel paths, the Minu V3 earns its price here. For genuinely rough terrain, you'd step up to a multi-terrain stroller like the Cruz V3 or Silver Cross Reef 2 instead.
Everyday comfort: seat, canopy, basket & buckle
- Storage: The Minu V3's basket holds a stated up to 20 lb — generous for a compact — and is easy to reach. The Clic has a spacious basket too (and includes a bumper bar in the box), though it isn't rated to a published weight.
- Buckle: The Clic's Genius magnetic buckle clicks together and releases with one hand — a small daily luxury when you're buckling a squirmy baby. The Minu V3 uses a standard, secure 5-point harness.
- Canopy: Both offer UPF 50+ sun protection. The Clic adds a pop-out sun visor and a ventilation panel; the Minu V3 has a zip-out canopy extension and a mesh peek-a-boo window.
- Materials & certification: The Minu V3 is GREENGUARD Gold Certified (screened for low chemical emissions), uses full-grain leather accents and aluminum, and carries a 3-year warranty. The Clic uses anti-crease UPF 50+ fabrics with vegan-leather accents.
Colors
The Clic comes in three current colorways — Latte, Space, and Conifer. The Minu V3 offers a wider palette in stock, including Dillan, Greyson, Savannah, Evelyn, and James, each with carbon frames and leather-accent handles. If matching your gear matters, the Minu gives you more room to coordinate with the rest of the UPPAbaby lineup.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Silver Cross Clic if…
- You fly often or need the flattest, most trunk-friendly fold (9″ deep)
- You want the lightest stroller (13.9 lb)
- You want a true lie-flat newborn seat with a newborn apron included
- You already own or want a Nuna/Joie infant seat (no adapters)
- You want to save $100
Choose the UPPAbaby Minu V3 if…
- You want the smoothest ride (front + independent rear suspension)
- Your daily routes include rough or uneven pavement
- You want an all-UPPAbaby travel system with the Aria V2 or Mesa V3
- You value premium materials, GREENGUARD Gold, and a 3-year warranty
- You want a bigger basket (up to 20 lb) and more color choices
Still torn? The tiebreaker: ask where the stroller will spend most of its life. In the air and in overhead bins → the Clic. On the sidewalk every single day → the Minu V3. Both are excellent; there's no wrong answer here, only the one that fits your routine.
Where these fit in the bigger picture
Compact strollers are purpose-built for portability, which means a few trade-offs versus full-size models: smaller baskets, no true double-seat option, and lighter frames. If you think you'll need more, here's the natural next step up:
- Want a full-size everyday stroller? The UPPAbaby Cruz V3 keeps a compact footprint with a bigger seat, bigger basket, and adapter-free UPPAbaby travel system.
- Think you'll add a second child? The UPPAbaby Vista V3 and Silver Cross Wave 3 convert from single to double.
- Comparing the Minu to other UPPAbaby strollers? See Cruz V3 vs. Minu V3 and our complete UPPAbaby lineup guide.
- Want the full Silver Cross range? Read our best Silver Cross strollers guide or browse the Silver Cross collection.
You can also see every option side by side in our strollers & wagons collection.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Silver Cross Clic or the UPPAbaby Minu V3 better for air travel?
The Silver Cross Clic is the more airplane-friendly of the two. It weighs 13.9 lb and folds to just 9″ deep, so it slips into overhead bins and tight spaces easily. Both strollers meet IATA cabin-luggage dimensions, but the Clic's lighter weight and slimmer folded profile make it the easier carry-on.
Can both strollers be used for a newborn?
Yes. Both work from birth with no separate bassinet. The Clic has a true lie-flat seat and includes a newborn apron, while the Minu V3 offers an infinite deep recline with a foot barrier and an integrated infant insert. Both can also be turned into a travel system with a compatible infant car seat for the earliest months.
What infant car seats work with each stroller?
The Silver Cross Clic accepts select Nuna and Joie infant car seats using its built-in arm bar, with no adapter required. The UPPAbaby Minu V3 uses click-on adapters to connect UPPAbaby's own Mesa V3 and Aria V2 seats, plus select Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, and Cybex seats. For an all-UPPAbaby setup, pair the Minu V3 with the Aria V2 and the Minu V3 infant car seat adapters.
How much do the Clic and Minu V3 weigh, and how much can they hold?
The Silver Cross Clic weighs 13.9 lb and holds a child from birth to 55 lb. The UPPAbaby Minu V3 weighs 16.7 lb and holds a child from birth to 50 lb (up to 40″ tall). The Minu V3's basket is rated to hold up to 20 lb.
Is the extra $100 for the UPPAbaby Minu V3 worth it?
It depends on your priorities. The Minu V3 costs $499.99 versus $399.99 for the Clic, and the extra money buys front and rear suspension for a smoother ride, premium materials, GREENGUARD Gold certification, a 3-year warranty, and access to the UPPAbaby accessory and car-seat ecosystem. If you mainly want the lightest, most packable stroller at the best price, the Clic is the better value.
Which stroller has the smoother ride?
The UPPAbaby Minu V3 has the smoother ride thanks to front suspension plus independent rear suspension, which cushions rough sidewalks and curbs. The Silver Cross Clic rides smoothly on pavement with its gliding wheels but has less cushioning on uneven ground.
Do either of these strollers convert to a double?
No. Both the Clic and the Minu V3 are single compact strollers. If you may add a second child, consider a single-to-double model like the UPPAbaby Vista V3 or the Silver Cross Wave 3 instead.
Ready to decide? Shop the Silver Cross Clic and the UPPAbaby Minu V3, or explore every compact and full-size option in our strollers & wagons collection. Have a question about fit for your family? Our team is always happy to help you choose.