Travelpro Maxlite 5 21-Inch Softside Carry-On Spinner vs Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On, 15-Inch
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.
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
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On, 15-Inch
Using as the under-seat personal item, stacked on a bigger bag
Travelpro's Maxlite 5 underseat bag holds 26 litres, weighs 5.5 pounds and rolls on two inline wheels. Travelpro publishes a 15.25 by 13 by 8 inch case body and a 17.5 by 14.5 by 8.5 inch overall size that includes wheels and handles; compare the overall number with your airline's published personal-item limit. A rear strap lets it ride on a larger suitcase.
Published specifications
- Travelpro: overall 17.5 x 14.5 x 8.5 in including wheels and carry handles
- Travelpro: case body alone 15.25 x 13 x 8 in; 26 litres; 5.5 lb empty
- Travelpro: two ball bearing wheels; listing calls them inline skate wheels
- Travelpro: padded laptop or tablet sleeve and removable hanging wet pocket
- Travelpro: rear strap fits over a Rollaboard or spinner extension handle
- Travelpro: lifetime cover on wheels, zippers, extension and carry handles only
Strengths
- Travelpro publishes both the case size and the size including wheels and handles
- Rear strap and a handle rated to support another case make it a true second bag
- Padded laptop sleeve and removable wet pocket inside a 5.5 lb wheeled bag
Caveats
- Two inline wheels are pulled behind you rather than pushed like a four-wheel spinner
- Amazon's table lists a combination lock that Travelpro's own page does not name
- Travelpro warns underseat clearance varies and regional aircraft may need the bin
Read the full Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On, 15-Inch guide
How to choose between them
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.
Choose the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On, 15-Inch if your situation matches: Using as the under-seat personal item, stacked on a bigger bag. Its main caveat: Two inline wheels are pulled behind you rather than pushed like a four-wheel spinner.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- 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 and Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On, 15-Inch
- Travelpro Trusted Companion Promise, duration by collection Source for Travelpro Maxlite 5 21-Inch Softside Carry-On Spinner and Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On, 15-Inch
- Travelpro product page for the Maxlite 5 Carry-On Rolling Underseat Bag Source for Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On, 15-Inch
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