Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-On Expandable Rollaboard vs Travelpro Maxlite Air V2 Carry-On Expandable Hardside 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.
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-On Expandable Rollaboard
Travellers who prefer towing a light two-wheel upright carry-on
Travelpro's Maxlite 5 Carry-On Rollaboard is a two-wheel upright weighing 5.4 pounds with 52 litres of space. Travelpro gives the overall size, wheels and handles included, as 23 by 14.5 by 9 inches. Amazon's table lists a TSA lock that Travelpro's page does not describe, and Travelpro's documents disagree on how long airline-damage cover lasts.
Published specifications
- Travelpro: overall 23 x 14.5 x 9 in including wheels and carry handles
- Travelpro: case body 21 x 14 x 9 in; 52 litres; Black is SKU 401172201
- Travelpro and Amazon: 5.4 lb; polyester with DuraGuard coating
- Travelpro: two ball bearing 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 carrying handles
Strengths
- 52 litres at 5.4 lb, with all three sources agreeing on both figures
- Travelpro publishes both the case size and the size including wheels and handles
- Lifetime cover on wheels, zippers and handles while the original owner keeps it
Caveats
- Amazon's table lists a TSA lock that Travelpro's page does not describe
- Overall height is 23 in, and the handle has only two height stops
- Travelpro's documents disagree on how long airline-damage cover lasts
Read the full Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-On Expandable Rollaboard guide
Travelpro Maxlite Air V2 Carry-On Expandable Hardside Spinner
Travellers who want a light hard-shell carry-on with a built-in TSA lock
Travelpro's Maxlite Air V2 carry-on weighs 6.7 pounds and holds 46 litres in a polycarbonate shell with a built-in TSA lock and eight spinner wheels. Despite the 20-inch label, Travelpro gives the overall size as 23 by 14.5 by 9.5 inches. Travelpro's own documents disagree on whether airline-damage cover lasts one year or for as long as you own it.
Published specifications
- Travelpro: overall 23 x 14.5 x 9.5 in including wheels and carry handles
- Travelpro: case body 19.75 x 13.75 x 9.5 in; 46 litres; Slate Green is SKU 401259106
- Travelpro and Amazon: 6.7 lb; 100 percent polycarbonate shell
- Travelpro: built-in TSA lock, default code 0-0-0
- Travelpro: eight 360-degree spinner wheels; handle stops at 38 and 42.5 in only
- Travelpro: expands 2 in; fully expanded may not meet airline restrictions
Strengths
- 6.7 lb empty, with a built-in TSA lock and eight spinner wheels
- Reinforced inner corner guards and a polycarbonate shell Travelpro says flexes on impact
- Lifetime cover on wheels, zippers and handles while the original owner keeps it
Caveats
- Labelled 20-inch but 23 x 14.5 x 9.5 in overall, above the 22 x 14 x 9 limit Travelpro lists
- Travelpro's documents disagree on how long airline-damage cover lasts
- Handle has only two height stops, and cosmetic scuffs are excluded from warranty
Read the full Travelpro Maxlite Air V2 Carry-On Expandable Hardside Spinner guide
How to choose between them
Choose the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-On Expandable Rollaboard if your situation matches: Travellers who prefer towing a light two-wheel upright carry-on. Its main caveat: Amazon's table lists a TSA lock that Travelpro's page does not describe.
Choose the Travelpro Maxlite Air V2 Carry-On Expandable Hardside Spinner if your situation matches: Travellers who want a light hard-shell carry-on with a built-in TSA lock. Its main caveat: Labelled 20-inch but 23 x 14.5 x 9.5 in overall, above the 22 x 14 x 9 limit Travelpro lists.
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 Rollaboard (SKU 401172201 among its colour variants) Source for Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-On Expandable Rollaboard
- Travelpro Maxlite 5 Built For A Lifetime limited warranty terms Source for Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-On Expandable Rollaboard
- Travelpro Trusted Companion Promise, duration by collection Source for Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-On Expandable Rollaboard and Travelpro Maxlite Air V2 Carry-On Expandable Hardside Spinner
- Travelpro product page for the Maxlite Air V2 Carry-On Hardside Spinner (SKU 401259106 among its colour variants) Source for Travelpro Maxlite Air V2 Carry-On Expandable Hardside Spinner
- Travelpro Maxlite Air V2 Built For A Lifetime limited warranty terms Source for Travelpro Maxlite Air V2 Carry-On Expandable Hardside Spinner
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