Silver Cross Wave vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 Stroller Comparison

Whether you live in the city or the suburbs, you've probably seen plenty of UPPAbaby Vista strollers cruising your streets and parks.

Since its debut in 2006, the Vista has amassed legions of fans who love the convenience, style and versatility of the stroller, which expands from a single to a double as your family grows.

You may not be as familiar with one of the Vista's most similar competitors, the Silver Cross Wave, which was released in 2017.

But Silver Cross is hardly an upstart brand: The British company created the very first baby carriage in 1877 and has been a favorite of the royal family ever since.

The Wave is a high-end competitor to the Vista, made of premium metals and fabrics (with a higher price point to match). The two strollers share a number of features, like the ability to convert into a double stroller, easy compatibility with a bassinet or infant car seat, plenty of storage space, and a three-year warranty.

Deciding between the two? We'll compare the benefits and drawbacks of each stroller in this in-depth Silver Cross Wave vs. UPPAbaby Vista comparison.

This comparison reviews the most recent versions of both strollers: the 2022 Silver Cross Wave and the UPPAbaby Vista V2, which was released in its current form in 2020.

Silver Cross Wave

The Wave adds modern-day practicality to the timeless elegance of Silver Cross prams. If you're spending $1,400 on a stroller, you want it to last—through your first child as well as others to come. That's why the Wave is "future-proofed" to accommodate a second seat, car seat or bassinet when your family grows.

The Wave provides an ultra-smooth and durable ride, between its magnesium alloy frame and four-way independent suspension. The stroller comes with a number of accessories, as well as an overnight-ready bassinet. Bamboo fabric inside the bassinet is anti-bacterial and helps regulate the baby's body temperature.

In 2021, Silver Cross reduced the weight of the Wave, while also offering a higher weight capacity and aesthetic updates.

In 2022, Silver Cross added a magnetic buckle and Genius harness system for even easier adjustments as your child grows. Deep-padded chest straps and the unique backpack-style adjustments mean there’s no more fiddling with straps as your baby grows, with a roomy design that makes it easier to get baby in and out.

See this 2021 vs. 2020 Silver Cross Wave comparison for more information on differences between 2021 and 2020, and see this 2022 vs. 2021 Silver Cross Wave comparison to see the latest changes.

UPPAbaby Vista V2

The UPPAbaby Vista V2 makes it easy to stroll with your family, no matter where you're heading or who's along for the ride. Starting as a single stroller, the Vista V2 can accommodate a second seat, car seat or bassinet for siblings or twins.

The Vista V2 folds compactly in one step and stands when folded, helping parents comfortably load it into the car. The stroller becomes a convenient travel system with the addition of the UPPAbaby Mesa car seat, which clicks on and off without adapters. An extra-large storage basket, a wide variety of accessories and an included overnight-ready bassinet are among the features that make the Vista a hit with growing families.

UPPAbaby released the current Vista V2 in 2020, making changes like improving the suspension, introducing new colors, adding a no-rethread harness and enlarging the seat for taller toddlers. 

Silver Cross Wave vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 Single Stroller Price

The price of the Silver Cross Wave single stroller is $1,399.99, while the price of the UPPAbaby Vista V2 single stroller is $999.99.

However, the Silver Cross Wave comes with several accessories that are sold separately for the Vista. The equivalent accessories for the Vista would total more than $200.

The purchase of a Silver Cross Wave includes the following accessories. The starred items are sold separately for the Vista.

• Stroller with one toddler seat
• Bassinet
• Seat liner*
• Cup holder*
• Rain cover for stroller
• Rain cover for bassinet*
• Bug covers for stroller and bassinet
• Tandem seat adapters*

The purchase of an UPPAbaby Vista V2 includes:

• Stroller with one toddler seat
• Bassinet
• Rain cover for stroller
• Bug covers for stroller and bassinet
• Bassinet storage bag

Silver Cross Wave vs. UPPAbaby Vista Double Stroller Price

The Silver Cross Wave can be a double stroller right out of the box by using the toddler seat in the upper position and bassinet on the lower position.

While the UPPAbaby Vista V2 also includes a toddler seat and bassinet, additional pieces (called the upper and lower adapters) must be purchased to use the two together. You'll also need additional adapters if you're using a non-UPPAbaby car seat on the stroller. For more information, see What Adapters Do I Need for the UPPAbaby Vista?

You won't need to purchase additional adapters to turn the Silver Cross Wave into a double stroller, other than car seat adapters.

For both strollers, the upper and lower seats are different sizes and therefore are not interchangeable. For Silver Cross, the lower seat is called the "tandem seat;" UPPAbaby calls it the "RumbleSeat."

Here's a pricing breakdown of each double stroller.

Silver Cross Wave

• Stroller with toddler seat and bassinet: $1,399.99
• Tandem seat: $349.99
• Total price with two stroller seats and one bassinet: $1,749.98

UPPAbaby Vista V2

• Stroller with toddler seat and bassinet: $999.99
• Second seat: $219.99
• Upper adapters: $24.99
• Lower adapters: $24.99
• Total price with two stroller seats, one bassinet and upper/lower adapters: $1269.96

Silver Cross Wave vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 Product Weight and Dimensions

The UPPAbaby Vista V2 and Silver Cross Wave are the same in weight, now that the weight of the 2021/22 Wave has been reduced by over 4 pounds.

The Wave chassis is 2 pounds heavier because it's made of high-strength magnesium alloy that's thicker than the V's aluminum chassis. The Wave also has more metal components, such as in the handlebar and throughout the canopy, which are plastic on the Vista. Additionally, it has a hard-bottomed basket, compared with the Vista's fabric basket.

The Vista V2 is more compact than the Wave, especially when folded. The Vista saves 3-4 inches in the height and length when you fold the stroller.

Product Weight

• 2022 Wave single: 26.4 pounds (22 pounds for chassis)
• Vista V2 single: 26.6 pounds (20 pounds for chassis)

Dimensions

• 2021 Wave: 43"L x 23"W x 37-43"H
• Vista V2: 36” L x 25.7” W x 39.5” H

Folded Dimensions 

• Wave: 37" x 23" x 15"
• Vista V2: 33" x 25.7" x 17"

Silver Cross Wave vs. UPPAbaby Vista Weight Capacity

Compared with the UPPAbaby Vista, the Silver Cross Wave has a higher weight limit on both seats, which helps extend the longevity of the stroller.

The 35-pound weight limit on the Vista's lower seat, the RumbleSeat, is a drawback for parents who want their baby to sit in the upper position but have a toddler who's too big for the lower position.

The 2021 Silver Cross Wave has the highest weight capacity of any tandem double stroller, holding a child up to 55 pounds in both upper and lower seats.

Silver Cross Wave Weight Capacity

• Toddler seat: 55 pounds
• Tandem seat: 55 pounds

UPPAbaby Vista Weight Capacity

• Toddler seat: 50 pounds
• RumbleSeat: 35 pounds

Silver Cross Wave vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 Configurations

The Silver Cross Wave and UPPAbaby Vista V2 offer similar configurations for siblings and twins.

On both strollers, both seats are reversible, allowing the child to face you or face forward. For twins, both strollers take two infant car seats and two bassinets.

The Silver Cross Wave allows for one configuration not possible with the Vista V2: bassinet on the upper position, tandem seat on the lower position. With the Vista, the bassinet can't fit on the upper position when the stroller is a double, so the bassinet can only be used on the lower position.

The Vista requires the purchase of the upper and/or lower adapters ($24.99 each) to complete double configurations involving a car seat or bassinet.

With the Wave, car seat adapters are sold separately ($49.99). Included with the stroller purchase are adapters for attaching the tandem seat and bassinet.

Silver Cross Wave Configurations

While the graphic below depicts the 2019 Wave, the 2022 Wave offers the same configurations.

UPPAbaby Vista V2 Configurations

Silver Cross Wave vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 Fold

Both strollers involve a one-step fold that's simple for parents to master. The Vista stands when folded, making it easier to lift by its bumper bar. 

Car Seats Compatible with Silver Cross Wave and UPPAbaby Vista V2

Both strollers are compatible with a number of infant car seats. For the Silver Cross Wave, adapters are sold separately for Cybex, Maxi-Cosi or Nuna car seats. The UPPAbaby Mesa V2 fits the UPPAbaby Vista without adapters; other car seat brands can be used with the purchase of adapters.

Car Seats Compatible with Silver Cross Wave

• Clek Liing
• Cybex Aton series
• Maxi-Cosi Mico series
• Nuna PIPA series

Car Seats Compatible with UPPAbaby Vista V2

• UPPAbaby Mesa V2 (no adapters required)
• Chicco KeyFit and KeyFit30
• Clek Liing
• Cybex Aton series
• Maxi-Cosi Mico series, Citi, Cabrio and CabrioFix 
• Nuna PIPA series
• Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 and 4-35 Nido

Silver Cross Wave vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 Accessories

While the Silver Cross Wave comes with more accessories, the UPPAbaby Vista V2 offers more available accessories that add convenience and customization to your stroller.

The Wave comes with a cup holder, seat liner, bug and rain covers and a seat apron/footmuff.

Silver Cross accessories sold separately include:

• Car seat adapters
• Stroller board
• Premium footmuff
• Changing bag
• Parasol
• Bassinet stand

More than a dozen accessories are available for the UPPAbaby Vista V2, including popular options like a snack tray and travel bag, which are not available for the Wave. Compatible Vista accessories include:

• Snack tray
• Cup holder
• Travel bag
• Carry-all bag
• Bassinet stand
• Bassinet mattress cover
• Seat liner
• Infant SnugSeat
• PiggyBack ride-along board
• Ganoosh footmuff

Silver Cross Wave vs. UPPAbaby Vista Pros and Cons

So which stroller is better: the Silver Cross Wave or the UPPAbaby Vista V2? Only you can choose the stroller that's best for your family, but here are the benefits and drawbacks we see.

Silver Cross Wave

Benefits

• Sturdy magnesium alloy chassis and luxurious stroller/bassinet fabrics are the highest in quality
• Accommodates more weight than the Vista, holding 55 pounds on both upper and lower seat
• Comes with accessories that would cost $200 if purchased for the Vista, including cup holder, seat liner and lightweight footmuff
• Can be used as a double stroller immediately out of the box with stroller and bassinet
• Bassinet features bamboo fabrics, which is antibacterial and helps regulate body temperature
• Hard-shell shopping basket is sturdier and more protective than Vista's fabric basket

Drawbacks

• Costs $400 more than the UPPAbaby Vista
• Folded stroller is less compact and more difficult to lift than Vista
• Lacks some convenient accessories, such as travel bag and snack tray
• Offers fewer compatible car seat choices than Vista

UPPAbaby Vista V2

Benefits

• Costs $400 less than the Wave
• Stands when folded for easier lifting and is more compact when folded, compared with the Wave
• Compatible with a wider range of car seats than the Wave, including the adapter-free UPPAbaby Mesa
• Compatible with convenient accessories not available for the Wave, such as a snack tray and travel bag
• Basket is longer and easier to access

Drawbacks

• 35-pound weight limit makes lower RumbleSeat too small for some toddlers
• In double mode, bassinet can only fit on the lower position of the stroller
• Does not come with some accessories included with the purchase of a Wave
• Requires the purchase of upper and/or lower adapters for double configurations, as well as additional car seat adapters for non-UPPAbaby brands

Conclusion

Both the Silver Cross Wave and UPPAbaby Vista V2 are high-quality, versatile strollers that will grow with your family.

While the Wave offers top-notch quality in its materials and fabrics, its cost is $400 higher than the Vista, it offers fewer car seat options, and it's not as easy to get in and out of the car as the Vista, which stands when folded and is more compact.

The biggest downside of the the Vista? The 35-pound weight limit on the lower RumbleSeat means the older child must ride on top, which isn't preferable for most families. The Wave offers a higher weight capacity overall, with a 55-pound limit on the lower tandem seat.

But no matter which product you choose, you're investing in a well-made, durable and stylish stroller your family can enjoy for years to come.

Questions?

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If you have more questions about the Silver Cross Wave vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 debate, feel free to contact us at 480-442-9433 or customercare@strolleria.com.

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