In short: Cybex and Nuna are premium brands with comparable safety and quality, but they differ in the details. Cybex offers more models and travel systems built around the Cloud and Aton infant seats, while Nuna stands out with infant car seats that click onto the Trvl and Triv Next strollers without buying extra adapters. The right choice depends on whether you need the lightest travel stroller, an all-round pram or a rotating car seat up to age 4.
By Eva Birsa, mum and co-founder of Evitas · Updated: 27 September 2026
Cybex vs Nuna: key differences at a glance
- Range: Cybex has the wider line-up – from the ultra-light Libelle and Orfeo to the Gazelle S, which grows with your family (even for two children). Nuna has fewer models, designed as one connected system.
- Infant seat on the stroller: Cybex Cloud G3 or Aton seats attach with adapters (sold separately for most models). The Nuna Trvl LX takes a Nuna infant seat without adapters, the Triv Next comes with a Ring adapter and the Mixx Next includes adapters.
- Car base: both brands offer modular Isofix bases – Cybex Base G/G3 for Cloud G3 and Sirona G3, Nuna Base Next for Pipa Next, Arra Flex and Todl Next.
- Materials: Nuna uses merino wool and Tencel™ on several models; Cybex PLUS versions have breathable 3D mesh inserts.
Travel strollers: Cybex Libelle and Orfeo vs Nuna Trvl LX
| Cybex Libelle | Cybex Orfeo | Nuna Trvl LX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable | 6 months to 22 kg | birth to 22 kg | 6 months to 22 kg (from birth with a Nuna infant seat) |
| Weight | approx. 6 kg | approx. 6.3 kg | 7.1 kg |
| Folded (cm) | 20 × 32 × 48 | 15.5 × 47.5 × 52.5 | 34 × 52 × 71 |
| Recline | adjustable backrest | lie-flat | lie-flat |
| Stand-out feature | smallest fold | cabin-bag size, carry strap | push-button auto fold, bigger wheels |
| Infant seat | Cybex (with adapters) | Cybex (with adapters) | Nuna Pipa/Arra, no adapters |
Best for: the Cybex Libelle suits families who fly a lot with a child who can already sit up. The Cybex Orfeo is just as compact but lies flat, so it works from birth. The Nuna Trvl LX is slightly heavier and bigger, but folds at the push of a button and has larger wheels for cobbles and kerbs. See more in our lightweight strollers.
All-round strollers: Cybex Balios S Lux and Talos S Lux vs Nuna Mixx Next and Triv Next
| Cybex Balios S Lux | Cybex Talos S Lux | Nuna Mixx Next | Nuna Triv Next | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable | birth to 22 kg | birth to 22 kg | birth to 22 kg | birth to 22 kg |
| Weight | 11.2 kg | 12.5 kg | 11.09 kg* | 8.72 kg* |
| Folded (cm) | 45 × 60 × 77.5 | 53 × 60 × 78 | 76 × 60 × 42 | 31.5 × 57.5 × 69 |
| Seat | reversible, lie-flat | reversible, lie-flat | reversible, 5 recline positions | reversible, 4 recline positions |
| Carrycot | foldable Fold Cot in the 2-in-1 set | soft Soft Cot included | optional (up to 9 kg) | optional (Lytl) |
| Shopping basket | up to 10 kg | up to 10 kg | up to 4.5 kg | large, easy to reach |
| Car seat adapter | optional | optional | included | Ring adapter included |
* Nuna quotes weight without the seat insert (Mixx Next also without bumper bar, Triv Next without canopy and bumper bar).
Best for: the Cybex Balios S Lux with its foldable carrycot is a smart pick for small car boots, as the cot folds even on the chassis. The Talos S Lux has all-terrain suspension and a soft carrycot included in the price. The Nuna Mixx Next has advanced suspension and folds with the seat attached, while the Nuna Triv Next is the lightest and most compact of the all-rounders – ideal if you travel often by car or plane but want full-size comfort.
Infant car seats: Cybex Cloud G3 vs Nuna Pipa Next and Arra Flex
| Cybex Cloud G3 | Nuna Pipa Next | Nuna Arra Flex | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child height / weight | 40–87 cm, up to 13 kg | 40–83 cm, up to 13 kg | 40–87 cm, up to 13 kg |
| Seat weight | 3.9 kg | 2.8 kg* | 3.9 kg* |
| Lie-flat | ergonomic lie-flat position in and out of the car | – | recline up to 157° |
| Installation | Base G / Base G3 or vehicle belt | Isofix base (optional) or belt | Base Next or belt |
| Stand-out feature | 180° rotation on the base, L.S.P. Plus, aircraft approved | lightest, TÜV aircraft approved | built-in side impact protection, 10 headrest positions |
* Without insert and canopy.
Best for: if you will carry your baby in the seat a lot, the Nuna Pipa Next at 2.8 kg is noticeably lighter. The Cybex Cloud G3 and Nuna Arra Flex offer a lie-flat position that helps on longer drives. Your stroller matters too: the Cloud G3 pairs most easily with Cybex strollers, the Pipa and Arra with Nuna strollers.
Car seats up to age 4: Cybex Sirona G3 and Sirona Gi vs Nuna Todl Next and Pruu 360
| Cybex Sirona G3 | Cybex Sirona Gi | Nuna Todl Next | Nuna Pruu 360 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child height | 61–105 cm (from 40 cm with newborn insert, optional) | 61–105 cm (from 40 cm with newborn insert, optional) | 40–105 cm | 40–105 cm |
| Max. weight | 19 kg | 19 kg | 19 kg | 19 kg |
| Rotation | 360° | 360° | 360° | 360° |
| Base | Base G3 (modular) | integrated base | Base Next (optional, modular) | integrated base with load leg |
| Weight | 6 kg without base, 13 kg with base | approx. 13–14 kg | 14.3 kg with base | 14 kg |
| Standard | UN R129/04 (i-Size) | i-Size | ECE R129/03 (i-Size) | ECE R129/03 (i-Size) |
Best for: if you already own a Cloud G3 and Base G3, the Sirona G3 is the natural next step because it uses the same base. The same goes for Nuna: the Todl Next fits the same Base Next as the Pipa Next and Arra Flex. The Nuna Pruu 360 and Sirona Gi have a built-in base – handy if you are not sharing a base with an infant seat. All four can be used rear-facing until around age 4, as experts recommend – read Rear-facing car seats until age 4.
What about ADAC tests?
We found no published ADAC ratings from 2025 or 2026 for the exact models compared above (Cloud G3, Sirona G3, Pipa Next, Todl Next, Pruu 360), so we do not quote any. Before you buy, check the latest results on ADAC and read our guide How to choose a car seat.
Cybex or Nuna: which suits you?
- You fly often: Cybex Orfeo (from birth) or Libelle (from 6 months) for the smallest fold; Nuna Trvl LX if you want a push-button fold and an infant seat without adapters.
- One stroller for everything: Cybex Balios S Lux or Talos S Lux with a carrycot included; Nuna Triv Next if low weight matters most.
- Planning a second baby soon: the Cybex Gazelle S carries one or two children (with extra seats or cots).
- One base from birth to age 4: Cybex Cloud G3 + Sirona G3 on Base G3, or Nuna Pipa Next/Arra Flex + Todl Next on Base Next.
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FAQ
Is Nuna better than Cybex?
Neither is better across the board. Both meet European standards (strollers EN 1888, car seats i-Size). They differ in weight, fold, how the infant seat attaches and price, so choose the model that fits your lifestyle.
Can I use a Nuna infant seat on a Cybex stroller?
Each brand guarantees compatibility within its own system. For mixed-brand combinations check the adapter instructions and ask us before you buy.
Which stroller is the lightest?
Of the models compared, the Cybex Libelle is the lightest (approx. 6 kg), followed by the Cybex Orfeo (approx. 6.3 kg) and the Nuna Trvl LX (7.1 kg).
Which strollers work from birth without a carrycot?
The Cybex Orfeo, Balios S Lux and Talos S Lux, and the Nuna Mixx Next and Triv Next have lie-flat seats. The Libelle and Trvl LX on their own are suitable from 6 months.
When should I move up from an infant car seat?
When your child exceeds the height or weight limit stated by the manufacturer (e.g. 87 cm or 13 kg for the Cloud G3 and Arra Flex), or when their head reaches above the top of the shell.
Sources
- Product descriptions and technical data for Cybex and Nuna products in the Evitas shop (September 2026)
- ADAC – Kindersitztest
