Silver Cross Wave 3 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 first 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 3 vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 comparison.

This comparison reviews the most recent versions of both strollers: the Silver Cross Wave 3 and the UPPAbaby Vista V2, which was released in its current form in 2020.

Silver Cross Wave 3

The Wave 3 adds modern-day practicality to the timeless elegance of Silver Cross prams. If you're spending a chunk of money on a stroller, you want it to last—through your first child as well as others to come. That's why the Wave 3 is "future-proofed" and comes with a bassinet AND second seat: It's ready to grow along side your family! 

The Wave 3 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 Wave comparison for more information comparing the past model with the Wave 3 that was introduced in mid-2024! 

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 3 vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 Price

For current pricing of the Silver Cross Wave 3, click here. The Wave 3 includes the tandem seat (sibling lower seat) so it is ready to become a double straight out of the box! The Wave 3 includes the following accessories: 

• Chassis
• Overnight sleep approved bassinet
• Main Seat unit
• Tandem seat
• Two bumper bars
• Two rain covers
• One universal bug net
• Bassinet adaptors
• Tandem adaptors
• Cup Holder

For current pricing of the UPPAbaby Vista V2, click here. The UPPAbaby Vista V2 is sold as a single, and the RumbleSeat (second seat) is sold separately. You can choose to add the second seat later down the line if needed or we do offer a double Vista V2 bundle. The Vista V2 includes the following: 

• UPPAbaby Vista stroller with toddler seat
• Bassinet
• Bassinet storage bag
• Bumper bar
• Rain cover
• Bug cover
• Bassinet bug cover

Silver Cross Wave 3 vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 Product Weight and Dimensions

The Silver Cross Wave 3 is over 2 pounds heavier than the UPPAbaby Vista V2 because the Wave 3 chassis is made of high-strength magnesium alloy that's thicker than the Vista V2's aluminum chassis. The Wave 3 also has more metal components, such as in the handlebar and throughout the canopy.

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

Product Weight

• Wave 3 single: 29.3 pounds (23.5 pounds for chassis)
• Vista V2 single: 27 pounds (20 pounds for chassis)

Dimensions

• Wave 3:  43"L x 23"W x 37-42.9"H
• Vista V2: 36” L x 25.7” W x 39.5” H

Folded Dimensions 

• Wave 3: 37"L x 23"W x 15"H
• Vista V2: 33.3"H x 25.7"W x 17.3"L

Silver Cross Wave 3 vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 Weight Capacity

Compared with the UPPAbaby Vista V2, the Silver Cross Wave 3 has a higher weight limit on both seats, which helps extend the longevity of the stroller.

The 40-pound weight limit on the Vista's lower seat, the RumbleSeat V2+, 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 Silver Cross Wave 3 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 3 Weight Capacity

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

UPPAbaby Vista V2 Weight Capacity

• Toddler seat: 50 pounds
• RumbleSeat: 40 pounds (recently increased from 35 pounds to 40 pounds with the release of the new RumbleSeat - the RumbleSeat V2+)

Silver Cross Wave 3 vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 Configurations

The Silver Cross Wave 3 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 3 allows for one configuration not possible with the Vista V2: bassinet on the upper position, tandem seat on the lower position. With the Vista V2, the bassinet cannot 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 (lower adapters included with the RumbleSeat V2+ purchase) to complete double configurations involving a car seat or bassinet.

With the Wave 3, the tandem seat comes with your purchase, as well as adapters for attaching it and the bassinet. Car seat adapters are sold separately. 

Silver Cross Wave 3 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 3 and UPPAbaby Vista V2

Both strollers are compatible with a number of infant car seats. For the Silver Cross Wave 3, adapters are sold separately for Cybex, Maxi-Cosi or Nuna car seats. UPPAbaby infant car seats fit the UPPAbaby Vista V2 without adapters; other car seat brands can be used with the purchase of adapters.

Car Seats Compatible with Silver Cross Wave 3

• 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)
• UPPAbaby Aria (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 3 vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 Accessories

While the Silver Cross Wave 3 comes with more accessories, the UPPAbaby Vista V2 offers more available accessories that add convenience and customization to your stroller.

The Wave 3 comes with a cup holder, bug and rain covers.

Silver Cross accessories sold separately include:

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

More than a dozen accessories are available for the UPPAbaby Vista V2. 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 3 vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 Pros and Cons

So which stroller is better: the Silver Cross Wave 3 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 3

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 as a double stroller straight out of the box
• Bassinet can be in the top position with sibling seat on the bottom
• Bassinet features bamboo fabrics, which is antibacterial and helps regulate body temperature

Drawbacks

• Costs more initially than the single Vista V2 stroller
• Folded stroller is less compact and heavier than Vista V2
• Offers fewer compatible car seat choices than Vista V2

UPPAbaby Vista V2

Benefits

• Costs less than the Wave 3 initially, but only comes as a single stroller
• Stands when folded for easier lifting and is more compact when folded, compared with the Wave 3
• Compatible with a wider range of car seats than the Wave 3, including the adapter-free UPPAbaby infant car seats
• Basket is longer and easier to access

Drawbacks

• 40-pound weight limit makes lower RumbleSeat V2+ 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 3
• 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 3 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 larger and heavier than the Vista V2, it offers fewer car seat options, and it's not as easy to get in and out of the car as the Vista. However, it comes with all you need to use your stroller as your family grows! Plus you can use the bassinet on top with your older child on the bottom!

The biggest downside of the the Vista V2? The 40-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. However, the Vista V2 is lighter and not as large.

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 3 vs. UPPAbaby Vista V2 debate, feel free to start a live chat on our website or email customercare@strolleria.com.