Cybex Balios S Lux vs Joolz Day 5
Both are full-size pushchairs, and the Balios S Lux is the lighter of the two by 0.8kg.
The verdict
Choose the Balios S Lux if you want
- A lighter pushchair (11.2kg against 12kg)
- A smaller fold (209 litres against 229)
Best for: Parents wanting a Cybex travel system on a moderate budget
Full Balios S Lux specsChoose the Day 5 if you want
- A carrycot in the box
Best for: Parents wanting a comfy pram from birth to toddler
Full Day 5 specsIn short: the Balios S Lux for a lighter pushchair (11.2kg against 12kg) and a smaller fold (209 litres against 229); the Day 5 for a carrycot in the box.
Head to head
Within 3% counts as even.
2Balios S Luxwins
3 ties
Day 5wins0
- 11.2kgWeightLighter: Balios S Lux12kg
- 209 litresFolded volumeSmaller fold: Balios S Lux229 litres
- 60cmWidthAbout even60cm
- 10kgBasketAbout even10kg
- 22kgMax child weightAbout even22kg
- £479.95Price newNot published
What one has that the other doesn't
| Feature | Balios S Lux | Day 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Carrycot included | No | Yes |
| One-hand fold | Yes | Not published |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Not published |
| Lies flat | Yes | Not published |
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 Balios S Lux folds to about 209 litres and the Day 5 to about 229 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 | Balios S Lux | Day 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight (different) | 11.2kg (chassis and seat) | 12kg (chassis and seat; 12.5kg with cot) |
| Open size (different) | 87 x 60 x 108cm | 94 x 60 x 113cm |
| Folded size (different) | 45 x 60 x 78cm | 83 x 60 x 46cm |
| Folded volume (different) | 209 litres | 229 litres |
| Cabin-bag size | No | No |
| Fold | ||
| One-hand fold | Yes | Not published |
| Folds in one piece | Yes | Yes |
| Folds with seat on | Not published | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Not published |
| Seat and carrycot | ||
| Suitable from | Birth | Birth |
| Max child weight | 22kg | 22kg |
| Carrycot (different) | Sold separately | Included |
| Overnight sleep | Not published | Not published |
| Parent-facing seat | Yes | Yes |
| Recline positions | Not published | Not published |
| Lies flat | Yes | Not published |
| Wheels and ride | ||
| Tyres (different) | Puncture-proof all-terrain | Puncture-proof foam-filled, 7.5in front and 12in rear |
| Suspension (different) | Front and rear | All-wheel |
| Best on (different) | All-terrain | City and park |
| Handlebar (different) | Telescopic | Adjustable |
| Extras | ||
| Basket (different) | 10kg | 10kg, 25 litres |
| Car seat fits (different) | Cybex infant car seats; adaptors sold separately | Adaptors needed |
| Converts to a double | No | No |
| Launched | Not published | Not published |
| Price new (RRP) | £479.95, frame, seat unit, basket, bumper bar, canopy and rain cover (2025 edition, Cybex UK) | Not published |
| Still made | Yes | Yes |
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 Cybex Balios S Lux or the Joolz Day 5?
The Balios S Lux is lighter, at 11.2kg against 12kg for the Day 5.
Which folds smaller?
The Balios S Lux folds smaller: about 209 litres against 229 for the Day 5.
Which is better for a newborn?
The Balios S Lux takes a carrycot sold separately, and the Day 5 comes with a carrycot.
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