Side by side on scores, safety, portability and everyday use. Winners are highlighted per row.
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iCandy
iCandy Core 2
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Silver Cross
Silver Cross Reef 2
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| Scores | ||
| Overall Score | 888288 | 828288 |
| Safety | 939398 | 989398 |
| Portability | 905690 | 565690 |
| Versatility | 686875 | 756875 |
| Comfort | 100 | 100 |
| Everyday Use | 888088 | 808088 |
| General | ||
| Stroller Brand | iCandy | Silver Cross |
| Stroller Model | Core 2 | Reef 2 |
| Stroller Status | Current | Active |
| Country Origin | United Kingdom (iCandy design; assembled per iCandy UK brand) | China |
| Stroller Type | Full-size single pushchair, suitable from birth to 4 years / 25 kg | Full-size / modular travel system |
| Frame | ||
| Stroller Weight | 7.8 kg (17.2 lb) chassis with wheels; 4.7 kg (10.4 lb) chassis without wheels | 26.5 lb7.826.5 |
| Frame Material | Aluminium (Matte Jet Black finish) | Aluminum and alloy steel (tonal matte metallic chassis) |
| Unfolded Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 84 cm (H x W x D) | L33" x W23.5" x H39-44" (L85cm x W61cm x H98.5-112cm) |
| Rocking Frame | ✗ | ✗ |
| Maximum Weight Capacity | 25 kg (55 lb) child weight in seat unit | 55 lb2555 |
| Handle Height Adjustment | Yes, adjustable 94-105.5 cm | Yes, multi-height adjustable handlebar |
| Handlebar Height | 94 - 105.5 cm | — |
| Shopping Basket | Yes, integrated under-seat storage basket with storage pocket | Yes, extra-large under-seat basket, front and rear access |
| Shopping Basket Weight | 10 kg (22 lb) | 22 lb |
| Handle Material | — | Vegan leather (leatherette) with metallic details |
| Seat | ||
| Seats Number | 1 | 1 |
| Double Type | No - single stroller only, no double conversion available | — |
| Recommended Age | Birth to 4 years (carrycot 0-6 months, seat unit 6 months-4 years) | Birth to approx. 4 years (up to 55 lb) |
| Converts Double | No | No (single seat; ride-on board attachment available for a sibling, not a true double conversion) |
| Reversible Unit | Yes - parent-facing and world-facing (forward-facing) seat modes | Yes, parent-facing and world-facing |
| Bassinet | Yes - compatible/available carrycot, fleece-lined, suitable for overnight sleeping, 81 x 36 x 24 cm, 3.7 kg, 0-9 kg capacity | Yes, overnight-sleep-approved bassinet/carrycot available (sold separately in some bundles) |
| Safety Harness | 5-point safety harness | 5-point harness with Magnetic Genius Buckle, no-rethread, rucksack-style adjustment |
| Safety Harness Padding | Yes, padded shoulder straps | Yes, premium padded shoulder pads with integrated head and neck support |
| Height Adjustable Harness | Yes, easily adjustable headrest and shoulder straps | Yes |
| Ventilation Integrated | Yes - mesh ventilation window in hood/canopy and carrycot | Yes, mesh ventilation panels |
| Canopy | Yes, extendable UPF 50+ canopy with sun visor | Yes, extendable full-coverage hood with UPF50+ |
| Waterproof Canopy | Yes | Yes (rain cover included) |
| Peek A Boo Window | Yes, mesh peek-a-boo viewing window in hood | Yes |
| Bumper Bar | Yes, removable swing-away bumper bar | Yes, included, compatible with optional snack tray |
| Reclining Backrest | Yes, multi-position recline (4 positions) | Yes, multiple recline positions |
| Full Reclining Backrest | Yes, lie-flat seat unit suitable from birth | Yes, fully lie-flat recline |
| Backrest Type | Multi-position recline, lie-flat capable | Multi-position recline, strap-adjusted |
| Footrest | Yes, pop-up padded calf/footrest | Yes, built-in adjustable footrest |
| Legrest Position | Adjustable, 3 positions | Adjustable calf/leg support across multiple positions |
| Fabrics Removable | Yes, removable seat fabrics | Yes |
| Fabrics Cleaning | Machine washable | Anti-crease jersey fabric made from recycled plastic bottles; sponge/wipe clean |
| Folding and Traveling | ||
| Folded Dimensions | 68 x 61 x 37 cm (H x W x D) | L19" x W23.5" x H29" (L71cm x W61cm x H30.5cm) |
| Folding System | Fold-in-half, compact flat fold, self-standing when folded | Flat fold, one-hand, self-standing |
| Folds Forward Facing Seat | Yes, can fold with seat unit attached in world-facing mode | Yes |
| Folds Backwards Facing Seat | Yes, can fold with seat unit attached in parent-facing mode | Yes |
| Auto Locking Fold | Yes, self-standing fold with lock | Yes |
| Carry Strap | ✓ | ✓ |
| One Hand Fold | Yes, one-handed fold with seat unit attached | Yes |
| Car-Seat | ||
| Car Seat Compatible | Yes - iCandy Cocoon/Cocoon 360, Britax BabySafe Core/Pro, Maxi-Cosi Pebble Pro 360/Pebble 360/Coral 360 (partial), Cybex Cloud T, Joie iGemm/iSnug, Nuna Arra/Pipa/Pipa Lite LX | Yes |
| Car Seat Sold Separately | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maxi Cybex Adaptors | Yes - dedicated Core 2 car seat adapters compatible with Maxi-Cosi (Pebble Pro 360, Pebble 360, Coral 360) and Cybex (Cloud T) | Yes — compatible with Maxi-Cosi (Mico 30/Mico Max/Coral XP/Mico Luxe+, Pebble 360) and Cybex (Aton series incl. Aton Q/G, Cloud series incl. Cloud Q/T/Z/Z2) via adapters, plus Clek Liing and Nuna Pipa series |
| Britax Car Seat Adapters | Yes - compatible with Britax BabySafe Core and BabySafe Pro | — |
| Two Car Seats Compatible | No - single-seat chassis only | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Number Wheels | 4 | 4 |
| Front Wheels Type | Puncture-proof, swivel, lockable, removable, rubber-coated | Swivel, puncture-proof multi-terrain wheels |
| Rear Wheels Type | Puncture-proof, fixed, removable, rubber-coated | Fixed, puncture-proof multi-terrain wheels |
| All Terrain Stroller | Yes, all-wheel dynamic suspension with high-traction tyre pattern for varied surfaces | Yes |
| Brake System | Foot-operated rear brake with anti-rollback and auto-lock when folded | One-touch step-on/step-off rear brake |
| Lockable Wheels | Yes, front swivel wheels lockable | Yes, front wheels lockable |
| Removable Wheels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Suspension Wheels | Yes, advanced dynamic all-wheel suspension | Yes, 4-wheel suspension |
| Suspension Softness | Adjustable/dynamic (open spring, mechanical) | Softer 4-wheel suspension system (upgraded vs. prior model) |
| Front Diameter | — | 7.2 in |
| Rear Diameter | — | 10.2 in |