The report card
- Suction & output25% of score8.5
Up to 300mmHg (single-cup figure), though sessions ran longer than on a traditional pump in independent testing.
- Fit, comfort & leaks20% of score9.0
Best in class: a 28mm shield plus five inserts from 15mm to 24mm.
- Discretion & noise15% of score7.0
Quiet, but the hub and tubes are harder to hide.
- Cleaning & ease of use15% of score7.5
Fewer parts than the original Stride, but tubes add some faff.
- Battery & features10% of score8.5
Nearly three hours of pumping plus app control.
- Value15% of score8.5
Strong value at typical discounted prices.
The full review
The Stride 2 isn't fully in-bra. The motor sits in a small hub you clip to your waistband or wear on a neck strap, with tubes running to soft silicone cups inside your bra. That keeps the cups light and lets Elvie quote hospital-grade suction of up to 300mmHg (in single-cup mode), with 10 intensity settings in each of its stimulation and expression modes.
Its best feature is fit. Every Stride 2 comes with a 28mm shield plus 15mm, 17mm, 19mm, 21mm and 24mm inserts, along with a sizing tool. Elvie says the battery lasts nearly three hours of pumping, and the Elvie app adds control and session tracking.
Reviewers love how it feels. Grazia's tester found it exceptionally comfortable and practically silent, with no leaks. The same tester needed 25 to 30 minute sessions to match what a hospital-grade pump managed in 10 to 15, which is an honest picture of wearable output generally. Other gripes: it's hard to see the milk while you pump, and the round cups trap a few drops. Mumsnet also found it a bit bulky for office use.
The price has come down a long way. The RRP is £299 for the double, but Elvie's own shop and other retailers have been selling it for around £200 to £230.
Pros and cons
What I like
- Six fit options in the box, from 15mm to 28mm
- Strong suction for a hands-free pump
- Soft cups that reviewers find very comfortable
- Nearly three hours of battery, per Elvie
- Usually sold well below its RRP
What I don't
- Hub and tubes make it less discreet on the move
- Sessions can take longer than on a traditional pump
- Hard to see milk flow during a session
Key specs
- Type
- Hands-free cups with separate hub and tubes
- Suction
- Up to 300mmHg (single-cup figure)
- Settings
- 10 levels each in stimulation and expression modes
- Battery
- Nearly 3 hours of pumping
- Capacity
- 150ml per cup
- Sizes in box
- 28mm shield plus 15, 17, 19, 21 and 24mm inserts
- App
- Elvie app for control and tracking
- Warranty
- 2 years
Head-to-heads
What I read
This is a research-led review. These are the main sources behind the scores, alongside patterns in verified owner reviews. How I review.