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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Valco
Valco Trend Ultra
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| Scores | ||
| Overall Score | 887588 | 757588 |
| Safety | 938793 | 878793 |
| Portability | 906790 | 676790 |
| Versatility | 68 | 68 |
| Comfort | 10075100 | 7575100 |
| Everyday Use | 888288 | 828288 |
| General | ||
| Stroller Brand | iCandy | Valco Baby |
| Stroller Model | Core 2 | Trend Ultra (also sold as Snap Ultra Trend) |
| Stroller Status | Current | Current |
| Country Origin | United Kingdom (iCandy design; assembled per iCandy UK brand) | Australia (brand); manufacturing not disclosed |
| Stroller Type | Full-size single pushchair, suitable from birth to 4 years / 25 kg | Full-size, single, reversible-seat stroller |
| Frame | ||
| Stroller Weight | 7.8 kg (17.2 lb) chassis with wheels; 4.7 kg (10.4 lb) chassis without wheels | 18-19 lb |
| Frame Material | Aluminium (Matte Jet Black finish) | Aluminum |
| Unfolded Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 84 cm (H x W x D) | 30.5" L x 22" W x 41.5" H |
| Rocking Frame | ✗ | ✗ |
| Maximum Weight Capacity | 25 kg (55 lb) child weight in seat unit | 45 lb2545 |
| Handle Height Adjustment | Yes, adjustable 94-105.5 cm | Yes, adjustable handlebar |
| Handlebar Height | 94 - 105.5 cm | 99-110 cm (39-43 in) |
| Shopping Basket | Yes, integrated under-seat storage basket with storage pocket | Yes, large easily accessible basket |
| Shopping Basket Weight | 10 kg (22 lb) | 5 kg (11 lb) |
| Handle Material | — | Leatherette (PU/eco-leather) |
| Seat | ||
| Seats Number | 1 | 1 |
| Double Type | No - single stroller only, no double conversion available | N/A (single seat) |
| Recommended Age | Birth to 4 years (carrycot 0-6 months, seat unit 6 months-4 years) | Newborn (birth) to 36 months |
| Converts Double | ✗ | ✗ |
| Reversible Unit | Yes - parent-facing and world-facing (forward-facing) seat modes | Yes |
| 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, compatible with separately sold Snap Trend Ultra carrycot/bassinet |
| Safety Harness | 5-point safety harness | 5-point harness |
| Safety Harness Padding | Yes, padded shoulder straps | Yes |
| Height Adjustable Harness | Yes, easily adjustable headrest and shoulder straps | Yes |
| Ventilation Integrated | Yes - mesh ventilation window in hood/canopy and carrycot | Yes, integrated into canopy |
| Canopy | Yes, extendable UPF 50+ canopy with sun visor | Yes, extendable sun canopy with UV protection |
| Waterproof Canopy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Peek A Boo Window | Yes, mesh peek-a-boo viewing window in hood | Yes, closable peek-a-boo window |
| Bumper Bar | Yes, removable swing-away bumper bar | Yes, removable, swing-away (gate opening) |
| Reclining Backrest | Yes, multi-position recline (4 positions) | Yes, strap-operated one-hand recline |
| Full Reclining Backrest | Yes, lie-flat seat unit suitable from birth | Yes, infinite/near-flat recline |
| Backrest Type | Multi-position recline, lie-flat capable | Strap-adjusted, infinite recline positions |
| Footrest | Yes, pop-up padded calf/footrest | Yes |
| Legrest Position | Adjustable, 3 positions | 5 positions |
| Fabrics Removable | Yes, removable seat fabrics | Yes |
| Fabrics Cleaning | Machine washable | Machine washable |
| Folding and Traveling | ||
| Folded Dimensions | 68 x 61 x 37 cm (H x W x D) | 34.5" L x 22" W x 13" H (forward-facing) |
| Folding System | Fold-in-half, compact flat fold, self-standing when folded | Self-standing, one-hand fold; can fold with seat attached in either direction |
| 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 |
| Airplane Carry On | — | No |
| 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, via adapters |
| 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, Maxi-Cosi/Nuna/Cybex adapter available |
| Britax Car Seat Adapters | Yes - compatible with Britax BabySafe Core and BabySafe Pro | No |
| Two Car Seats Compatible | No - single-seat chassis only | No |
| Wheels | ||
| Number Wheels | 4 | 4 |
| Front Wheels Type | Puncture-proof, swivel, lockable, removable, rubber-coated | EVA foam-coated, swivel |
| Rear Wheels Type | Puncture-proof, fixed, removable, rubber-coated | EVA foam-coated |
| All Terrain Stroller | Yes, all-wheel dynamic suspension with high-traction tyre pattern for varied surfaces | No |
| Brake System | Foot-operated rear brake with anti-rollback and auto-lock when folded | One-step rocker (flip-flop friendly) brake pedal |
| Lockable Wheels | Yes, front swivel wheels lockable | Yes, front swivel wheels lockable |
| Removable Wheels | ✓ | ✓ |
| Suspension Wheels | Yes, advanced dynamic all-wheel suspension | No |
| Suspension Softness | Adjustable/dynamic (open spring, mechanical) | — |
| Front Diameter | — | 18 cm (7.1 in) |
| Rear Diameter | — | 24 cm (9.4 in) |