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With the new Bugaboo Bee3 available to order, so many are asking what are the differences between the current Bugaboo Bee+ vs Bugaboo Bee3?
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| Bugaboo Bee+ | Bugaboo Bee3 | |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs | 19.18 lbs |
| Frame Colors | Aluminum | Aluminum & All Black |
| Bassinet Option | No* | Yes |
| Canopy | Regular** | Extendable |
| Color Combinations | 7 | 64 |
| Underseat Basket Capacity | 16 liters | 22 liters |
| Raincover & Harness | OK | Improved |
| Maneuverability | OK | Improved |
| Price for Stroller+Seat | $649 | $719/$769 |
The new Bee3 stroller is available now and ready to ship. Get your Bee3 stroller today!
*The new Bassinet designed for the Bugaboo Bee3 will be compatible with the Bee+ as well
**The new Bee3 Extendable Canopies will be compatible with the Bee+ as well
125 Comments
Adria
The chart shows the bee 3 as being 24.5 inches wide. Is that really true? What a huge change…
Brisk
Price for bugaboo bee 3?
Ellena
The Bugaboo Bee3 retails for 719.00-769.00 without the bassinet. The bassinet is an additional 230.00 , but is not needed.
lena
Hi, how can I tell if I’m buying a bugaboo bee3 and not a bugaboo+ frame with the bee3 canopy and seat liner?
Ellena
Lena – all Bugaboo Bee models on this page are the Bee3 – http://www.pishposhbaby.com/bugaboo-bee3.html. You can choose to buy each part separately, or just find the combination of the colors you want.
Jane
Hi how about wheels, any difference between plus and 4? Tks
Ellena
The actual wheels have not changed, however the entire mechanism that holds the wheels has been significantly upgraded to provide better suspension and maneuverability.
Sonja
Hi Julie,
I saw that the Bee3 has a feature to extend the seat (back and actual seat). Does the Bee+ as well have this option? Thanks.
Ellena
Hi Sonja – the Bee+ seat extends as well!
Alex
Hi, with reference to Lena’s question – how can I tell if I’m buying a bugaboo bee3 and not a bugaboo+ frame with the bee3 canopy and seat liner?
Am wondering the same question too.. your answer to her question doesn’t address her concern.. because if both frames look the same, how do we verify we are getting the bee3 chassis?
Ellena
The Bee3 is marked “Bee3” on our site and you can be sure that you will be receiving the newer Bee3 frame. When you receive your actual stroller, you will see right away if it is the newer frame by the wheels and underseat basket, both of which have been improved tremendously. If you’d like, give our sales team a call and they can put your order together for you and give you a great deal.
Min
Thanks for the good info. Which one has got a bigger seat? My boy is 15 month old but as big and tall as 2 years old. I have a chameleon now but want to change to bee. Bee 3 or bee plus, which one would be better for a big boy?
Ellena
Hi Min, officially, the seats of both the Bee+ and the Bee3 are identical in size, so both options would work for you. The maneuverability on the newer Bee3 is superior, so pushing a 3 year old in the Bee3 will definitely be easier than pushing him in the Bee+.
Teej
Can the seat cover on the bee3 be used on the bee+ at all? or are they completely uncompatible? would be nice to know if anyone has tried.
Angela
We are planning to buy the bee3,but we are wondering if it’s possible to use the seat of a bee plus,because we have read on many reviews that the seat of bee plus is much better than the one on the bee3are they compatible?
Ellena
Hi Angela, interesting that you’ve heard that the Bee+ seat is preferable over the seat of the Bee3 because we all don’t agree with that. The new Bee3 seat has a better harness and structure. The Bee3 seat is not available to purchase separately.
GRACE MOISES
Hi, is the maxi cosi seat adaptor for bee plus compatible with bee3 as well?
Ellena
Hi Grace – all car seat adapters have remained the same from the Bee+ to the Bee3.
S
Does the new bassinet work with the original model bee?
Ellena
The new bassinet does work with the old Bee+ model!
Hancock
Hi there, i have a Bee + and would like to get Bee3 now. However, Bee+ seat liner and my Bee+ canopy is perfectly fine so can i use Bee+ Canopy and seatliner on a Bee 3?
Ellena
The Bee+ sun canopy will fit the Bee3, and the universal seat liner that you own will fit the Bee3 as well. Note that you will still need the Bee3 seat fabric to complete the stroller.
kellie
Hello, I have an original bee (not plus). I want to upgrade the seat without buying a whole new strolelr as it is only used as a spare. If I were to purchase a bee plus / bee3 seat, would that fit my original bee chassis?
Ellena
Hi Kellie – the new seat will not fit on the older model bee:(
Katie
Hi do you now if the bee3 seat fits on the bee+ chassis?
Jacki Schneider
Is there a difference between the bee+ hardware and the 3?
Ellena
Hi Katie – it won’t fit:(
Ellena
Hi Jacki – what hardware specifically are you talking about? The only new Bee3 items that are compatible with the older Bee+ are the sun canopy and bassinet
Jacki Schneider
I was Referring to the seat hardware. Why exactly Doesn’t it fit? Since the seat fabric, harness, canopy, basket and wheels are all compatible I figured the seat hardware is too
Ana
Hi, can I replace the bee2010 harness with the bee3?
Ellena
The Bee3 seat will not fit onto the older model chassis.
Ellena
Hi Ana – yes you can.
R. Stewart
I understand that the extendable Bee 3 canopies are compatible with the Bee +. Does this mean that Bee + canopies are compatible with the Bee 3, please? Kind regards, Rachel
Jacki Schneider
I just want to clarify something-the bee3 seat fits perfectly on the bee plus chassis. I have a plus chassis and that’s the only part of my stroller that is not bee3. I upgraded my wheels,basket, seat fabric, canopy and harness. The parts are 100% interchangeable. The 3 seat hardware is identical to the plus
Ellena
According to Bugaboo: The old Bee canopies will NOT fit the Bee3. The Bee3 canopy WILL fit the old Bee
Anna
Bee 3 seat is terrible when compared to Bee+! It is flimsy and looks messy. Can I use Bee+ seat on Bee3 chassis??
Ellena
Bugaboo would not advise this, however people have tried to swap the seats on the older and newer versions of the strollers and they’ve found the connectors to be identical, so we’re assuming that it will work.
tina
Hi, is the bee3 hood water proof or water resistant?
Ellena
The bee3 hood is water-resistant.
angela
Hi can I replace my original bee wheels with a bee + or bee3 wheels ?
Ellena
Yes you can!
oxana
Hi, I have limited edition denim fabric set for bugaboo bee 2011, can it work for my bee3?
Ellena
The older model canopies for the Bee+ or Bee strollers will not fit onto the new Bee3.
Chrissie
Hi, I have a 2013/14 Bee plus, does the Bee 3 seat fabric fit my model? Seeing the dimensions are the same. Thanks
Ellena
The fabric on the older model Bee stroller cannot fit on the Bee3.
esther
hi i want to buy the andy warhol happy bugs canopy will it fit on my bugaboo bee 3?
Ellena
The older model canopies for the Bee+ or Bee strollers will not fit onto the new Bee3.
Charlotte
Hi Ellena, thanks for a really helpful blogpost! I just ordered the Missoni Bee canopy (from 2011) which I intend to use on my Bee3 pram. But now I’m a little confused on whether it will fit? And if it will fit on the carry cot as well?
Ellena
According to Bugaboo: The old Bee canopies will NOT fit the Bee3. The Bee3 canopy WILL fit the old Bee.
leah
Can I use my old carrycot and car seat adapters on a new bee, ie buy the bee 3 but use the old accessories?
judith
hi Ellena..is it same bugaboo 2010 with bugaboo bee 3? if brezze sun canopy bugaboo 2010 will fit with bugaboo bee 3? thank u
Ellena
Hi Judith – it won’t…
Tara Howarth
Hi, I want to replace the harness on my bee+. Can you tell me if the bee3 harness will fit on my bee+??
Rachel
Hi
Will the bee3 seat liner fit on my bee plus seat?
I’ve already updated the hood to a bee3 one
Thanks
Ellena
The seat liners will fit, but the seat fabrics will not.
Tara
Please can you tell me if the bee3 harness will fit on my bee+ ? Thanks
Ellena
The harness is connected to the seat frame. If you want the new Bee3 harness you will need to buy a new seat frame. I suggest giving Bugaboo a call so that they can help you out with which parts you’d need.
Ellena
The harness is connected to the seat frame. If you want the new Bee3 harness you will need to buy a new seat frame. I suggest giving Bugaboo a call so that they can help you out with which parts you’d need.
Ellena
Hi Leah, it will not work.
Alisha
Will the bew plus seat fabric fit on an original bee?
kerry
Hi i have a bee plus, please can you tell me if the bee 3 carrycot will fit onto it? if so will i need adaptors?
Ellena
Hi Kerry – the Bee3 carrycot will fit onto the older Bee+ model. You do not need any adapters.
roslin
will the bugaboo comfort buggy board fit the bee plus
Meenal Jethi
Hi Ellena,
Will my original bee plus sun canopy and rain cover still work if I add the new carrycot to my bee plus?
Amanda
wii the bee3 seat fit on the bee plus chassis?
Ellena
Hi Amanda, Bugaboo has confirmed that it theoretically can fit, however the fit is a bit awkward and not safety tested at all.
Sydney
I came across a good deal for a used bee +. I originally wanted a bee 3 for the gray color. I know the new canopy would work. Will the seat fabric fit to update the look? Thanks
Ellena
It won’t.
Ellena
IT will.
Lois
Will the bee3 harness fit the bee plus? i have the plus and the harness is not safe, my toddler can escape it in seconds.
Ellena
Hi Lois – as per Bugaboo it will! Reach out to them directly to order one.
Margaret
Did the Bee plus come out in AB or just Bee 3? I am looking at purchasing a new chassis which is AB August 2014 model but the sticker doesn’t say Bee3 and the seat looks like and old harness?
Ellena
Hi Margaret – what do you mean by “AB”?
Jennie
Hi Ellena,
I need a new chassis for my Bee+ but I dont want to have to buy all the other parts. I would be keen to buy a new bee3 chassis and use the extendable seat from the Bee+ would this fit?
Jennie
Ellena
Hi Jennie, according to Bugaboo, the old seat won’t fit onto the new chassis. However, realize that when you purchase the Bee3 Base, it includes the new seat anyways. You’ll need a new seat fabric as well, and then you can use your old canopy if you want to save on that. You can see the base here: http://www.pishposhbaby.com/bugaboo-bee3-bases.html and seat fabrics here: http://www.pishposhbaby.com/bugaboo-bee3-seat-fabrics.html
Sophie
Hi Ellena,
Does bee 3 “seat fabric” fit into bee plus seat?
Ellena
Hi Sophie – it will not. The Bee3 seat fabric is not a seat liner, it’s the actual seat fabric. If you are looking for a liner for your stroller, take a look at http://www.pishposhbaby.com/bugaboo-universal-seat-liner–2011.html
Tracey
Hi – will the comfort wheeled board fit on bugaboo bee + and need to buy the bugaboo bee adaptors to make it fit the + model please? Thanks!
Sarah
I was wondering if you happened to know if the Bee 3 would fit in an older version of the travel bag? Thanks.
Ellena
The new Bugaboo Comfort Wheeled Board will fit onto the Bee+ and you will need to buy the adapters. You can buy the bundle here – http://www.pishposhbaby.com/bugaboo-comfort-wheeled-board-bee-adapter.html
denise
The seat fabric of the Bee3 does fit the Bee+ seat unit. I have a Bee+ chassis and seat, I replaced the front wheels with Bee3 wheels, the seat and hood fabrics and the harness as well. I know it is not recommended by Bugaboo as it’s not safety checked but it does fit. So of course I can’t recommend to use it but I just tell you, that I swapped everything but the chassis and seat unit.
I used to have a complete Bee3 and the 2010 breezy canopy fits.
Ellena
Hi Sarah – it does fit!
Ivi
Hi Ellena. I have one of first bee’s all original, and I was wondering if any canopy from new models bee+ or. 3 will fit on my old bee? Thank you
Ellena
Hi Ivi – the newer canopies will fit.
Ivi
Hi, can you please send me link with canopy I can buy on bee classic? I have no chance to try any other, thank you
Ivi
I mean bee classic 07-09year, so which one of the new canopies will fit please? Thank you
Ellena
Hi ivi – the new Bee3 extendable canopies will fit onto your model Bee! You can see them here – http://www.pishposhbaby.com/bugaboo-bee3-extendable-sun-canopies.html
Sarina
Hi I have the bugaboo bee 2010 model. Would the bee3 bassinet fit on my old model? And how about the light carry cacoon? From what I have read you wrote that the new extendable sun canopy should fit my 2010 model, is that correct? I want to make sure before ordering. Thank you
Ellena
Hi Sarina – the new Bee3 bassinet and extendable canopies will fit your 2010 Bugaboo Bee! You can see all accessories here http://www.pishposhbaby.com/bugaboo-bee3-accessories.html
Cathy
Hi Ellena, may I ask are the wheels of bee3 and bee+ any difference? Some commentts said they are both the same, some said tthere’s improvement. I m confused now. Thankss for your time!
Ellena
The Bee3 wheels were not improved from the Bee+
Mon
I have the bugaboo bee 3 with the chic chicco key fit 30 car seat. My baby boy is getting tall for it even though he is 6 months old. Is there another car seat I can buy that is bigger but still compatible with this stroller?
Ellena
Hi Mon, I would recommend switching your child into the actual stroller seat at this point.
Ryna
Hi,i have bugaboo bee old version 2010,any new latest accessories and adapter can fix it @ won’t..what I read discussion above new canopy can fix .tq
Harriet Jakeman
Do I need bee 3 canopy wires and adapters to connect to a bee 3 bassinet or can I use the bee plus canopy wires and adaptors inside a new bee 3 canopy on the bee 3 bassinet?
Jaclyn Lim
can the bugaboo bee old version fit the bugaboo bee3 bassinet base?
Ellena
Hi Jaclyn, the new Bee3 bassinet is compatible with the Bee+ model. I am unsure which model Bee you have.
Ellena
Hi Harriet, You will need to contact Bugaboo directly to find that out. Best of luck!
Jaclyn Lim
From the description, it just says Bugaboo Bee, no 3 or anything at all
Ellena
Does it have a plus sign? Does it look similar to the Bee3 or is the canopy much larger?
Jaclyn Lim
There is no plus sign. The owner bought it sometime in 2013. Canopy is shorter than the new Bugaboo Bee3.
Ellena
As per Bugaboo – it won’t fit that model:( I’m sorry.
Gita
Hai..i had bugaboo bee+ (bought it in 2013) what i want to know is, because my seat hardware was broken,i want to buy the new one,which one i have to buy? Is it the bugaboo 3 version or bugaboo bee 2010 version? N do you know how much is it cost? Thanks before
Ellena
Hi Gita – you will need to contact Bugaboo directly to get the part you need.
Irene
Hi Ellena,
Could you please tell me if the Bee5 sun canopy will fit the Bee plus?
Ellena
Yes
Wendy
Can you tell me if a bee plus non-extendable hood could be used on a bee 5? Would it work if we had the right wires?
Rachel
Hi Wendy, unfortunately, the Bugaboo Bee+ Canopy will not work with the Bee5.
Gemma
How can I tell if my Bee is a Plus or older version?
Ellena
Give Bugaboo a call with your serial number and they can help you out.
Tara
Hi just wondering if the 2012/2013 bee is a bee plus model or a bee3. Im trying to replace my seat and im not sure if i need the plus seat or the bee 3??
Ellena
The 2012/2013 model is likely a Bee+. I recommend reaching out to Bugaboo directly to get the parts that you need to make sure that you purchase the correct part.
Marta
Hi, I want to buy bee 3 chassis only, do you know if wheels from my old bee plus will be compatible?
Ellena
no…
Saskia
HI Elena,
is an older Maxi Cosi model (2010) compatible with the Bugaboo Bee 3?
Thank you
Ellena
Yes it will be.
Perry
Hi Ellena,
I’m still not too sure even after reading so many questions on wheels compatibility.
Can I use my old bee plus wheels on bee3 chassis?
Ellena
I don’t believe so – call Bugaboo to double-check this.
Deena
Hi Ellena
I have a bugaboo bee +. For my understanding if i wanted to get a breezy hood witch is a bee 3 hood that would still fit on my bee +?
Also was interested in buying a rain cover i can only find bee 3 rain covers will they fit the bee +?
Ellena
Yes – you can purchase the Bee3 or Bee5 canopy for your Bee+ stroller. You can purchase additional rain covers through Bugaboo.
Hannah Retallick
Hello Ellena,
If i purchase a Bee3 seat and seat fabrics, will they fit onto my Bee+ chassis?
Thanks
Hannah
Ellena
We do not believe so – I do recommend calling Bugaboo to double-check this.
Andrea
I have the very first Bugaboo bee but want to get extendable hood does anyone know if that will fit ?
Ellena
Hi Andrea – we are unsure if it will work.
Nina
Hi Ellena,
We have a Bugaboo bee 2010 and looking for a car seat.
Found a list of compatible car seats:
– Maxi-Cosi Cabriofix
– Maxi-Cosi Pebble
– Bébé Confort Pebble
– Cybex Aton
But is Maxi-Cosi Pebble PLUS compatible with bee 2010? (Bugaboo bee 3 is compatible).
Thanks.