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Bugaboo Donkey 5 Review

4.6(1,234 reviews)

$1,799Best Side-by-Side Double

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Our Verdict: Worth It

If you have twins or two children under 3, this is the best investment you can make. Nothing else offers this combination of equal seating and ride quality.

Full Review

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is the undisputed king of side-by-side double strollers. Unlike tandem strollers where one child gets a worse view, the Donkey gives both children identical seating and visibility. It starts as a mono stroller and expands to a true wide-stance double. The patented flat-fold despite its width is engineering wizardry, and ride quality matches the Fox 5. This is the stroller parents with twins universally choose.

Pros

✓True side-by-side — both seats equal, no "back seat" compromise
✓Starts as single, expands to double
✓Patented flat fold despite wide footprint
✓Fox 5-level ride quality for both passengers
✓Can combine car seat + seat, or two seats, or seat + bassinet
✓Massive storage capacity

Cons

✗Most expensive mainstream stroller at $1,799
✗Wide — struggles in tight spaces and narrow aisles
✗Heavy at 29 lbs in double configuration
✗Learning curve for configuration changes

Specifications

Weight	27 lbs (mono) / 29 lbs (duo)
Max Child Weight	50 lbs per seat
Width	25.6" (mono) / 29.5" (duo)
Folded Size	35.4" × 29.5" × 14.2"
Configuration	Mono or Side-by-Side Double
Bassinet Compatible	Yes
Terrain	All-terrain