Review · Compact stroller
Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe Review: Is the Deluxe Worth $100 More?
Short answer: The Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe is worth it if you want a carry-on travel stroller that also works as an everyday city stroller. Ergobaby lists it at $499 and 17.1 lb, with a near-flat recline from birth and a 22 lb basket. The standard Metro 3 is $100 less without the extras.
Our verdict
8.8out of 10
Excellent
Best for
- Families who fly and want a stroller that fits the overhead bin
- City parents who want one light stroller from birth to preschool
- Parents who want the cup holder and support bar included
Skip if
- You walk on gravel, grass or bumpy paths
- You want a parent-facing seat
- You would rather save $100 and buy only the extras you need
Pros
- 17.1 lb and carry-on sized for most airlines, per Ergobaby
- Near-flat recline and Newborn Nest mode from birth
- 50 lb child limit and a 22 lb basket
- Support bar, cup holder, carry strap and weather shield included
Cons
- Small 5.5 in front wheels; Made for Mums found it bumpy on rough ground
- Unfolding usually takes two hands, per Made for Mums
- $499, or $100 more than the standard Metro 3
$499List price, October 2026
See it at ErgobabyPrices change often. Check the retailer before you buy.
The Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe is one of the more comfortable carry-on strollers. Its seat reclines nearly flat from birth, holds a child up to 50 lb, and folds with one hand to fit most overhead bins. The Deluxe adds a support bar, cup holder, carry strap, weather shield and magnetic buckle for $100 over the standard Metro 3. The trade-offs are small wheels that struggle on rough ground and an unfold that reviewers found stiff. For city families who fly, it is good value.
Who is the Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe for?
The Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe is for parents who want a light stroller that fits an overhead bin but still feels comfortable enough for daily city walks. It replaced the Metro+ Deluxe at US retailers, and Ergobaby lists it at $499. The standard Metro 3 is $399. The Deluxe adds a support bar, cup holder, carry strap, weather shield, magnetic buckle and a nicer handlebar and sunshade. It suits families who fly, take taxis or live in apartments. It works from birth with a near-flat recline, and it takes a child up to 50 lb, so it can last into the preschool years. It is less suited to rough ground, and the seat faces forward only unless you add a car seat. If you rarely leave pavement, that matters less.
How does the Metro 3 Deluxe ride and steer?
The Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe rolls on small polyurethane rubber tires, 5.5 in at the front and 6.75 in at the back according to Bambi Baby, with suspension on all four wheels. Made for Mums' reviewer found it light and easy to steer one-handed on smooth ground, and said the rear wheels coped well with city pavements. On rough ground, though, she found the ride bumpy, and the narrow wheel set could make it tip on tight turns. Half Half Travel also says it is not suited to jogging or rough terrain. Babylist owners of the standard Metro 3 praise its smooth ride, and one reported a brake that rattled and locked on its own after a few months. This is a sidewalk and airport stroller.
- Maneuverability8.3 / 10
- WheelsPolyurethane rubber tires (5.5 in front, 6.75 in rear) with 4-wheel suspension
How big is the Metro 3 Deluxe when folded?
Ergobaby lists the Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe at 7.8 kg, or 17.1 lb, without accessories, and gives the folded size as 56 x 44 x 23 cm, about 22 x 17.3 x 9.1 in. It says the Deluxe is IATA-compatible, so it meets the carry-on size rules of most airlines, but check yours before you fly. Made for Mums found the one-hand fold quick once learned and said it stands on its own. Unfolding was stiffer and usually needed two hands, and a Babylist owner of the standard Metro 3 returned hers for the same reason. The Deluxe includes a carry strap for airports. For a stroller this light, it is easy to lift into a car trunk or onto a bus.
Is the Metro 3 Deluxe comfortable and safe?
The Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe seat reclines nearly flat, and Newborn Nest mode lets it work from birth, per Ergobaby. Made for Mums found the seat well padded, with an adjustable footrest that suits naps, but said the nest is not a replacement for a bassinet. The canopy is UPF 50+ and water-repellent, with a mesh panel for airflow. The Deluxe adds a magnetic buckle on the five-point harness and a support bar. The child limit is 50 lb, about 4 years. Ergobaby says it carries the AGR seal for ergonomics. Made for Mums notes the handlebar has two height settings.
How much storage does the Metro 3 Deluxe have?
Macrobaby lists a 22 lb (10 kg) basket for the Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe, which is generous for a carry-on stroller. Made for Mums' reviewer found it much roomier than expected, with room for shopping and bags. The low bar under the seat makes access awkward, and she found it easier to load from the side with the seat reclined. The Deluxe's included cup holder helps too, since Half Half Travel notes the standard Metro 3 has none.
How does the Metro 3 Deluxe grow with your baby?
Scroll through the stages below; the 3D stroller changes as you go. Drag it to turn it.
1 · Seat, reclined
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01 · The early months
Seat, reclined
Birth to 48 months (0 to 50 lb), per Ergobaby. Near-flat recline with adjustable leg rest
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02 · Sitting up, through the toddler years
Seat, upright
The seat is rated to 50 lb, so most children can ride until they no longer need a stroller.
Is the Deluxe worth $100 more than the standard Metro 3?
It depends on which extras you would buy anyway. The Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe is $499 and the standard Metro 3 is $399, per Ergobaby. Ergobaby says the Deluxe adds a magnetic buckle, a carry strap, a luxe handlebar, a matching support bar, an upgraded woven sunshade, a weather shield and a cup holder. The frame, seat, recline, basket and fold are the same, so the ride does not change. Babylist says the standard Metro 3 already comes with a weather shield. Albee Baby sells the Metro 3 support bar separately, and Albee lists a Metro cup holder at $30. If you want the support bar, cup holder and carry strap, the Deluxe is a fair bundle. If you only need the stroller, the standard Metro 3 saves $100.
Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe vs UPPAbaby Minu V3 vs Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus
| Spec | Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe | UPPAbaby Minu V3 | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.8 | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| List price | $499 | $499.99 | $579 |
| Weight | 17.1 lb | 16.7 lb | 16 lb |
| Folded (L×W×H) | 9.1×17.3×22.1 in | 10×18×21.5 in | 9.6×17.6×21.8 in |
| Max child weight | 50 lb | 50 lb | 50 lb |
| Bassinet included | No | No | No |
| Seats two children | No | No | No |
| Type | Compact | Travel | Travel |
UPPAbaby Minu V3: Slightly lighter at 16.7 lb, with a 20 lb basket, at $499.99. Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus: A lighter 16 lb carry-on stroller, at $579.
How we rated the Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe
Six criteria, weighted by how much they shape everyday life. Read our methodology.
Weighted total8.8— Excellent
Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe full specifications
| Type | Compact |
|---|---|
| Weight | 17.1 lb (7.8 kg (17.1 lb) without accessories, per Ergobaby; Bambi Baby lists 16.7 lb and Macrobaby 17 lb) |
| Folded size (L×W×H) | 9.1×17.3×22.1 in (Ergobaby gives 56 x 44 x 23 cm (about 22 x 17.3 x 9.1 in) and says the Metro 3 Deluxe meets carry-on rules for most airlines (IATA-compatible)) |
| Max child weight | 50 lb |
| From birth | Yes, in Newborn Nest mode (near-flat recline); infant car seats attach with adapters sold separately |
| Seat age | Birth to 48 months (0 to 50 lb), per Ergobaby |
| Recline | Near-flat recline with adjustable leg rest |
| Basket | Up to 22 lb |
| Fold | One-hand fold, freestanding when folded; Made for Mums found unfolding usually needs two hands |
| Wheels & suspension | Polyurethane rubber tires (5.5 in front, 6.75 in rear) with 4-wheel suspension |
| Car seat compatibility | Cybex, Nuna, Maxi-Cosi, Avionaut, Britax and BeSafe seats with adapters sold separately |
| Converts | Single stroller only |
| Travel | Ergobaby says the Deluxe is IATA-compatible and fits carry-on limits for most airlines; check your airline |
| In the box | Stroller with seat and basket, Woven sunshade, Weather shield, Support bar, Cup holder, Carry strap, Car seat adapters (sold separately) |
| Safety | Ergobaby says the Metro 3 and Metro 3 Deluxe carry the AGR seal for ergonomics; no ASTM or JPMA statement found |
| Released | 2025 |
| List price | $499 (Ergobaby's US price for the Deluxe version (ergobaby.com), November 2026; Macrobaby, Bambi Baby and Albee Baby list the same) |
What to buy instead
Slightly lighter at 16.7 lb, with a 20 lb basket, at $499.99.
UPPAbaby Minu V3
8.9 — Excellent. 16.7 lb, folds to 10×18×21.5 in, $499.99.
A lighter 16 lb carry-on stroller, at $579.
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus
8.7 — Excellent. 16 lb, folds to 9.6×17.6×21.8 in, $579.
A much lighter 13.7 lb fold with a 22 lb basket, at $499.
Stokke YOYO3
8.6 — Excellent. 13.7 lb, folds to 20.5×17.3×7.1 in, $499.
Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe FAQ
Is the Ergobaby Metro 3 Deluxe worth it?
For city families who fly, usually yes. Ergobaby lists it at $499 and 17.1 lb. It reclines nearly flat from birth, takes a child up to 50 lb, holds 22 lb in the basket and fits most overhead bins. The downsides are small wheels for rough ground and a stiff unfold.
What happened to the Ergobaby Metro+ Deluxe?
US retailers now sell the Metro 3 and Metro 3 Deluxe instead. Ergobaby's US store sells the Metro 3 in Standard and Deluxe versions, at $399 and $499. The Metro+ Deluxe may still turn up secondhand. The Metro 3 Deluxe keeps the compact, carry-on fold and adds extras like a magnetic buckle and carry strap.
Will the Metro 3 Deluxe fit in an overhead bin?
Ergobaby says the Metro 3 Deluxe is IATA-compatible, with a fold of 56 x 44 x 23 cm, about 22 x 17.3 x 9.1 in, which meets carry-on rules for most airlines. Rules vary, so check your carrier before you fly. The Deluxe includes a carry strap, which helps when you walk through the airport with a baby in your arms.
Can a newborn ride in the Metro 3 Deluxe?
Yes. Ergobaby says it has a Newborn Nest mode with a near-flat recline, so it works from birth. Made for Mums notes the nest is not a full bassinet. You can also click in an infant car seat from Cybex, Nuna, Maxi-Cosi, Britax, BeSafe or Avionaut with adapters sold separately.