Bugaboo Fox 5 vs Silver Cross Wave
Both are full-size pushchairs, and the Fox 5 is the lighter of the two by 1.3kg. Neither is made any more, so you would be buying used.
The verdict
Choose the Fox 5 if you want
- A lighter pushchair (12.2kg against 13.5kg)
Best for: Families who want one pram for pavements, parks and country paths
Full Fox 5 specsChoose the Wave if you want
- A seat that lies flat for naps
- Room to grow into a double
- A smaller fold (225 litres against 238)
- A seat that lasts longer (up to 25kg)
Best for: Families expecting a second baby soon
Full Wave specsIn short: the Fox 5 for a lighter pushchair (12.2kg against 13.5kg); the Wave for a seat that lies flat for naps and room to grow into a double.
Head to head
Within 3% counts as even.
1Fox 5win
3 ties
Wavewins2
- 12.2kgWeightLighter: Fox 513.5kg
- 238 litresFolded volumeSmaller fold: Wave225 litres
- 60cmWidthAbout even60cm
- 10kgBasketNot published
- 22kgMax child weightLasts longer: Wave25kg
- 3Recline positionsAbout even3
- £1,115Price newAbout even£1,100
What one has that the other doesn't
| Feature | Fox 5 | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| One-hand fold | Yes | Not published |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Not published |
| Lies flat | No | Yes |
| Converts to a double | No | Yes |
The folds, to scale
Both folds drawn to the same scale, each against a 55 x 40 x 20cm cabin bag (the dashed box). The Fox 5 folds to about 238 litres and the Wave to about 225 litres.
What we pay for one
What we pay for a complete one in good condition, with free collection.
Full specs side by side
| Spec | Fox 5 | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight (different) | 12.2kg (chassis and seat, fully assembled) | 13.5kg (chassis and seat; carrycot 4.2kg) |
| Open size (different) | 93 x 60 x 105cm | 111 x 60 x 109cm |
| Folded size (different) | 44 x 60 x 90cm | 95 x 60 x 40cm |
| Folded volume (different) | 238 litres | 225 litres |
| Cabin-bag size | No | No |
| Fold | ||
| One-hand fold | Yes | Not published |
| Folds in one piece | Yes | Not published |
| Folds with seat on | Yes | Not published |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Not published |
| Seat and carrycot | ||
| Suitable from | Birth | Birth |
| Max child weight (different) | 22kg | 25kg |
| Carrycot | Included | Included |
| Overnight sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Parent-facing seat | Yes | Yes |
| Recline positions | 3 | 3 |
| Lies flat (different) | No | Yes |
| Wheels and ride | ||
| Tyres (different) | Puncture-proof foam-filled, 22cm front, 30cm rear | Puncture-proof all-terrain |
| Suspension | All-wheel | All-wheel |
| Best on (different) | All-terrain | City and park |
| Handlebar (different) | Telescopic, 92 to 108cm, one-hand adjust | Telescopic, five heights |
| Extras | ||
| Basket (different) | 10kg, 39 litres | 39 litres |
| Car seat fits (different) | Adaptors needed, sold separately | Adaptors needed; pairs with Silver Cross infant carriers |
| Converts to a double (different) | No | Yes |
| Launched (different) | 2023 | 2024 |
| Price new (RRP) (different) | £1,115, chassis, seat and carrycot at launch | £1,100, Wave 3: chassis, seat, carrycot and tandem seat |
| Still made (different) | No, replaced by the Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew | No |
Specs checked 22 September 2026 against the maker's UK figures and large UK retailers. Where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess.
Questions
Which is lighter, the Bugaboo Fox 5 or the Silver Cross Wave?
The Fox 5 is lighter, at 12.2kg against 13.5kg for the Wave.
Which folds smaller?
The Wave folds smaller: about 225 litres against 238 for the Fox 5.
Which is better for a newborn?
The Fox 5 comes with a carrycot approved for overnight sleep, and the Wave comes with a carrycot approved for overnight sleep.
More comparisons
Compare any two
Upgrading? Sell the old one.
Get a firm cash offer for your current buggy in two minutes. Free box, free collection from your door, paid within 48 hours of our check.
Get my priceHow we compare with eBay, Facebook and Vinted