Silver Cross Tide vs Joolz Day 5
Both are full-size pushchairs, and the Tide is the lighter of the two by 1.3kg.
The verdict
Choose the Tide if you want
- A lighter pushchair (10.7kg against 12kg)
- A smaller fold (170 litres against 229)
Best for: Budget-conscious parents wanting a full travel system
Full Tide specsChoose the Day 5 if you want
- More room for shopping (a 10kg basket against 5kg)
Best for: Parents wanting a comfy pram from birth to toddler
Full Day 5 specsIn short: the Tide for a lighter pushchair (10.7kg against 12kg) and a smaller fold (170 litres against 229); the Day 5 for more room for shopping (a 10kg basket against 5kg).
Head to head
Within 3% counts as even.
2Tidewins
2 ties
Day 5win1
- 10.7kgWeightLighter: Tide12kg
- 170 litresFolded volumeSmaller fold: Tide229 litres
- 59cmWidthAbout even60cm
- 5kgBasketBigger basket: Day 510kg
- 22kgMax child weightAbout even22kg
- 3Recline positionsNot published
- £595Price newNot published
What one has that the other doesn't
| Feature | Tide | Day 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Carrycot for overnight sleep | Yes | Not published |
| One-hand fold | No | 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 Tide folds to about 170 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 | Tide | Day 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight (different) | 10.7kg (chassis and seat; 11.15kg with carrycot) | 12kg (chassis and seat; 12.5kg with cot) |
| Open size (different) | 72 x 59 x 105cm | 94 x 60 x 113cm |
| Folded size (different) | 76 x 59 x 38cm | 83 x 60 x 46cm |
| Folded volume (different) | 170 litres | 229 litres |
| Cabin-bag size | No | No |
| Fold | ||
| One-hand fold | No | 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 | Included | Included |
| Overnight sleep | Yes | Not published |
| Parent-facing seat | Yes | Yes |
| Recline positions | 3 | Not published |
| Lies flat | Yes | Not published |
| Wheels and ride | ||
| Tyres (different) | Puncture-proof multi-terrain, 7in front and 10.2in rear | Puncture-proof foam-filled, 7.5in front and 12in rear |
| Suspension | All-wheel | All-wheel |
| Best on (different) | All-terrain | City and park |
| Handlebar | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Extras | ||
| Basket (different) | 5kg | 10kg, 25 litres |
| Car seat fits (different) | Fits Silver Cross infant carriers; universal adaptors sold separately for other brands | Adaptors needed |
| Converts to a double | No | No |
| Launched | 2024 | Not published |
| Price new (RRP) | £595, 6-piece bundle: chassis, seat, carrycot, car seat adaptors, bumper bar and raincovers | 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 Silver Cross Tide or the Joolz Day 5?
The Tide is lighter, at 10.7kg against 12kg for the Day 5.
Which folds smaller?
The Tide folds smaller: about 170 litres against 229 for the Day 5.
Which is better for a newborn?
The Tide comes with a carrycot approved for overnight sleep, and the Day 5 comes with a carrycot.
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