Silver Cross Tide vs Silver Cross Reef
Both are full-size pushchairs, and the Tide is the lighter of the two by 2.5kg.
The verdict
Choose the Tide if you want
- A carrycot in the box
- A lighter pushchair (10.7kg against 13.2kg)
- Something narrower for shop aisles and doorways (59cm wide)
- To spend less (£595 new against £695)
Best for: Budget-conscious parents wanting a full travel system
Full Tide specsChoose the Reef if you want
- A one-hand fold
- A smaller fold (132 litres against 170)
Best for: Parents who mix pavements with parks and trails
Full Reef specsIn short: the Tide for a carrycot in the box and a lighter pushchair (10.7kg against 13.2kg); the Reef for a one-hand fold and a smaller fold (132 litres against 170).
Head to head
Within 3% counts as even.
3Tidewins
2 ties
Reefwin1
- 10.7kgWeightLighter: Tide13.2kg
- 170 litresFolded volumeSmaller fold: Reef132 litres
- 59cmWidthNarrower: Tide61cm
- 5kgBasketAbout even5kg
- 22kgMax child weightAbout even22kg
- 3Recline positionsNot published
- £595Price newCheaper new: Tide£695
What one has that the other doesn't
| Feature | Tide | Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Carrycot included | Yes | No |
| One-hand fold | 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 Tide folds to about 170 litres and the Reef to about 132 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 | Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight (different) | 10.7kg (chassis and seat; 11.15kg with carrycot) | 13.2kg (chassis and seat) |
| Open size (different) | 72 x 59 x 105cm | 85 x 61 x 112cm |
| Folded size (different) | 76 x 59 x 38cm | 71 x 61 x 31cm |
| Folded volume (different) | 170 litres | 132 litres |
| Cabin-bag size | No | No |
| Fold | ||
| One-hand fold (different) | No | Yes |
| Folds in one piece | Yes | Yes |
| Folds with seat on | Not published | Not published |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Yes |
| Seat and carrycot | ||
| Suitable from | Birth | Birth |
| Max child weight | 22kg | 22kg |
| Carrycot (different) | Included | Sold separately |
| Overnight sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Parent-facing seat | Yes | Yes |
| Recline positions | 3 | Not published |
| Lies flat | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels and ride | ||
| Tyres (different) | Puncture-proof multi-terrain, 7in front and 10.2in rear | Puncture-proof multi-terrain, 7.2in front and 10.2in rear |
| Suspension | All-wheel | All-wheel |
| Best on | All-terrain | All-terrain |
| Handlebar | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Extras | ||
| Basket | 5kg | 5kg |
| Car seat fits (different) | Fits Silver Cross infant carriers; universal adaptors sold separately for other brands | Universal adaptors included; fits Glide Plus 360, Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 and Cybex Cloud models |
| Converts to a double | No | No |
| Launched | 2024 | 2024 |
| Price new (RRP) (different) | £595, 6-piece bundle: chassis, seat, carrycot, car seat adaptors, bumper bar and raincovers | £695, Reef 2 pushchair: chassis, seat, bumper bar, raincover and universal car seat adaptors; carrycot about £250 extra |
| 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 Silver Cross Reef?
The Tide is lighter, at 10.7kg against 13.2kg for the Reef.
Which folds smaller?
The Reef folds smaller: about 132 litres against 170 for the Tide.
Which is better for a newborn?
The Tide comes with a carrycot approved for overnight sleep, and the Reef takes a carrycot sold separately approved for overnight sleep.
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