LEVEL8 Luminous Textured 20-Inch Hardside Carry-On (LA-1688) vs Travelpro Maxlite 5 21-Inch Softside Carry-On Spinner
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
LEVEL8 Luminous Textured 20-Inch Hardside Carry-On (LA-1688)
Buyers who want the overall size, wheels included, published up front
LEVEL8 publishes this 20-inch case at 14.5 by 9.2 by 21.5 inches including the handle and wheels, 7.7 pounds and 40 litres, and the listing repeats the same figures. The shell is Makrolon polycarbonate with a diamond texture, and a TSA combination lock is built in. The two documents disagree on wheel count and handle stops, and LEVEL8's warranty page states both a lifetime and a one-year term.
Published specifications
- LEVEL8: 14.5 x 9.2 x 21.5 in overall, wheels and handle included; 40 litres
- LEVEL8 and listing: 7.7 lb empty; 18-inch version is 7.1 lb and 39 litres
- LEVEL8: German-made Makrolon polycarbonate shell with diamond texture
- Both: built-in TSA-approved combination lock; split-case lined interior
- Wheels: LEVEL8 says four 360-degree spinners, the listing says eight
- LEVEL8 warranty page states both a lifetime term and a one-year term
Strengths
- Maker publishes the overall size with wheels and handles, the figure sizers measure
- TSA-approved combination lock is built in rather than sold separately
- Listing and maker agree exactly on dimensions, weight and 40-litre capacity
Caveats
- LEVEL8's warranty page states a lifetime term and a one-year term in the same page
- Wheel count and handle stops differ between the listing and the maker page
- Warranty registration is automatic only for purchases on LEVEL8's own site
Read the full LEVEL8 Luminous Textured 20-Inch Hardside Carry-On (LA-1688) guide
Travelpro Maxlite 5 21-Inch Softside Carry-On Spinner
Travellers who want the lightest wheeled carry-on Travelpro publishes
Travelpro's Maxlite 5 carry-on weighs 5.4 pounds and holds 46 litres. Travelpro publishes a 21 by 14 by 9 inch case and a 23 by 14.5 by 9 inch overall size that includes wheels and handles; compare the overall figure with your own airline's published limit. Expansion adds two inches, which Travelpro warns may not meet airline restrictions. Lifetime cover applies to four parts only.
Published specifications
- Travelpro: overall 23 x 14.5 x 9 in including wheels and carry handles
- Travelpro: case body alone 21 x 14 x 9 in; 46 litres; SKU 401176101
- Travelpro and Amazon: 5.4 lb empty; softside polyester with DuraGuard
- Travelpro: four 360-degree spinner wheels; PowerScope Lite handle at 38 and 42.5 in
- Travelpro: expands up to 2 in; fully expanded may not meet airline restrictions
- Travelpro: lifetime cover on wheels, zippers, extension and carry handles only
Strengths
- At 5.4 lb it is unusually light for a four-wheel carry-on with a telescoping handle
- Travelpro publishes both the case size and the size including wheels and handles
- Trusted Companion Promise covers airline-damage repair for the first year
Caveats
- Overall height is 23 in, above the 22 in figure several US carriers publish
- Amazon's table lists a combination lock that Travelpro's own page does not name
- Lifetime cover is limited to four components, and carrier damage is excluded from it
Read the full Travelpro Maxlite 5 21-Inch Softside Carry-On Spinner guide
How to choose between them
Choose the LEVEL8 Luminous Textured 20-Inch Hardside Carry-On (LA-1688) if your situation matches: Buyers who want the overall size, wheels included, published up front. Its main caveat: LEVEL8's warranty page states a lifetime term and a one-year term in the same page.
Choose the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21-Inch Softside Carry-On Spinner if your situation matches: Travellers who want the lightest wheeled carry-on Travelpro publishes. Its main caveat: Overall height is 23 in, above the 22 in figure several US carriers publish.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- LEVEL8 product page for the Luminous Textured Carry-On 18 and 20 inch Source for LEVEL8 Luminous Textured 20-Inch Hardside Carry-On (LA-1688)
- LEVEL8 warranty policy, coverage, exclusions and channel note Source for LEVEL8 Luminous Textured 20-Inch Hardside Carry-On (LA-1688)
- Travelpro product page for the Maxlite 5 Carry-On Spinner, SKU 401176101 Source for Travelpro Maxlite 5 21-Inch Softside Carry-On Spinner
- Travelpro Maxlite 5 Built For A Lifetime limited warranty terms Source for Travelpro Maxlite 5 21-Inch Softside Carry-On Spinner
- Travelpro Trusted Companion Promise, duration by collection Source for Travelpro Maxlite 5 21-Inch Softside Carry-On Spinner
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