What's the difference between the Bugaboo Butterfly vs. Butterfly 2
1st July 2025 | Reading Time: 3 Minutes
What's the difference between the Bugaboo Butterfly vs. Butterfly 2
1st July 2025 | Reading Time: 3 Minutes
The Bugaboo Butterfly has been a firm favourite since its release, thanks to its compact design, effortless fold, lightweight frame and stylish look. But now, the Butterfly 2 has arrived and it’s brought some exciting updates! In this post, we’re diving into all the new features, key upgrades, and everything you need to know.
Whether you're considering snapping up a deal on the original or deciding if the Butterfly 2 is worth the extra spend, we've got a step-by-step comparison to help you choose.
Both models weigh in at just 7.3kg and feature Bugaboo’s signature one-second, one-hand fold, but there are some new additions that might just win you over. Let’s take a closer look...
Seat & Recline
The original Bugaboo Butterfly Model has a semi-recline seat, ok for a quick nap but not a fully reclined seat for ergonomic sleep.
The Butterfly 2 has upgraded to a fully upright and fully reclined seat, perfect for nap time at anytime while you're on the go.
Butterfly
Butterfly 2
Footrest
The Bugaboo Butterfly had a footrest as an additional cost, this footrest also required 2 hands to adjust it, which isn't ideal as a parent when your hands are always full.
The Butterfly 2 now comes with a bulit in footrest and had been upgraded to a one-hand adjustment, plus it looks more sleek & stylish!
Butterfly
Butterfly 2
Wheels
The Bugaboo Butterfly comes with smaller, white wheels, suited towards even, smooth terrain.
The Butterfly 2 now comes with all black, larger wheels giving a more luxurious style and smoother experience for both parent and child.
Butterfly
Butterfly 2
Sun Canopy
The Bugaboo Butterfly has a UPF 50+ Canopy, its extendable with a mesh panel, however this is fixed into place and has no peekaboo cover to sheild your child from the sun through the mesh.
The Butterfly 2 is now equipt with a fully extendable UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo mesh window, perfect for checking in on your little one during naptime, without disturbing them. The canopy is also detachable, should you want to remove it!
Butterfly
Butterfly 2
Buttons & Straps
The Bugaboo Butterfly has a black harness and white buttons across all colourways, while they are functional, they are not colour coordinated to the stroller.
The Butterfly 2 has a colour coordinating harness and black buttons to match the pushchairs black chassis and wheels, creating a sleek, premium look.
Butterfly
Butterfly 2
Storage, Pockets & Handles
The Bugaboo Butterfly doesn't come with a backseat pocket, but has a storage basket with a capacity of upto 40L, so you can easily store snacks, nappies and other essentials. The original Butterfly doesn't come with a handle strap.
The Butterfly 2 has a handy back seat pocket, perfect for storing your phone, purse or wipes. It has been upgraded to a 45L storage basket so you have a bit more room for storage! It also has an all-black handle strap, to give you extra safety and security when going down hills.
Butterfly
Butterfly 2
Take a look at our comparison video on YouTube!