The 4 Best Strollers Under $400
We looked at strollers under $400 using manufacturer specs, independent reviews and owner reports. Each pick lists what it does well and where it falls short, so you can match it to how you'll use it.
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Quick picks
| Product | Best for |
|---|---|
| 1. Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Travel System | |
| 2. Chicco Bravo Trio Travel System | |
| 3. Graco Modes Pramette Stroller | |
| 4. BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Jogging Stroller |
Key specs: Includes City GO 2 infant car seat, Forever-air rubber tires, never go flat, All-wheel suspension.
- Includes City GO 2 infant car seat
- Forever-air rubber tires, never go flat
- All-wheel suspension
- One-hand compact fold with auto-lock
- Supports child up to 65 lbs
Strengths
- All-wheel suspension and flat-free tires outperform every other option in this list on rough terrain
- One-hand fold and auto-lock genuinely speed up daily loading and unloading
- Grows well past infancy, supporting a child up to 65 lbs
Limitations
- Wider footprint than compact strollers, less ideal for narrow doorways
- No true bassinet or pram mode, relies on the included car seat for newborns
Key specs: Includes Chicco KeyFit 30 infant car seat and base, Click-in car seat with no adapter needed, One-hand, self-standing fold.
- Includes Chicco KeyFit 30 infant car seat and base
- Click-in car seat with no adapter needed
- One-hand, self-standing fold
- 4-wheel suspension
- UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo mesh window
Strengths
- KeyFit 30 is one of the highest-rated infant car seats sold independently, a strong bundle value
- No adapter required, the car seat clicks directly onto the stroller frame
- Self-standing fold prevents tipping when folded in a trunk or hallway
Limitations
- 4-wheel suspension is smoother than budget models but not as capable off pavement as the City Mini GT2's all-wheel system
- Heavier once the car seat is attached than stroller-only options
- Toddler seat reclines deeply but isn't a true flat pram mode
Key specs: True pram mode with flat-lying reversible seat, 3-in-1: car seat carrier, pramette, toddler stroller, One-hand fold.
- True pram mode with flat-lying reversible seat
- 3-in-1: car seat carrier, pramette, toddler stroller
- One-hand fold
- Removable child tray with cup holders
- Compatible with Graco SnugRide infant car seats
Strengths
- Reversible seat lets a newborn face the parent, a preferred orientation early on
- One-hand fold speeds up daily use for solo parents
Limitations
- Car seat sold separately on the stroller-only version
- Pram mode compartment is smaller than a dedicated bassinet attachment like the UPPAbaby Vista V2's
- Storage basket is smaller than the City Mini GT2 or Bravo Trio
Key specs: Swivel-locking front wheel, Mountain-bike-style suspension with air-filled tires, Adjustable handlebar.
- Swivel-locking front wheel
- Mountain-bike-style suspension with air-filled tires
- Adjustable handlebar
- 6 storage pockets including a cell phone pocket
- Extra-large UPF 50+ canopy
Strengths
- Real suspension and air-filled tires deliver a noticeably smoother ride than any non-jogging stroller in this list
- Swivel-locking front wheel supports both running and everyday maneuverability
- Adjustable handlebar fits multiple parent heights
Limitations
- No car seat included, this is stroller-only
- Larger folded footprint than travel systems and compact strollers
- Air-filled tires require occasional inflation, unlike foam-filled wheels
How we chose
- Picks are based on manufacturer specs, independent reviews and owner reports. We don't claim our own testing.
- We do not list prices or star ratings because they change. Check Amazon for current details.