Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 21" Carry-On vs Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner

Bottom line: Pick the Amazon Basics 21" Hardside if you want a bag that fits more airlines, a hard shell and better value; pick the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" if you want a lighter bag, a smaller bag and a soft shell.

Neither fully fits 22 × 14 × 9 in on US majors, but the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact does.

Amazon Basics6.7/10
21.7 in 14.8 in 10

Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 21" Carry-On

Best for occasional trips, budget airlines

Weight
7.7 lb
Size in
21.7 × 14.8 × 10
Warranty
Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
Our score
6.7/10
Fits 3 of 9 US airlines
  • AA: too big
  • DL: too big
  • UA: too big
  • WN: fits
  • B6: too big
  • AS: too big
  • NK: fits
  • F9: fits
  • G4: too big
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The carry-on from the same Amazon Basics family as their 30" bag: very cheap and expandable, but 10 in deep, over the 9 in limit most US airlines use.

Airline fit (US)
3.3/10
Durability
7/10
Packing space
7/10
Rolling & handling
7/10
Value
9/10
Travelpro★ Our verdict
23 in 14.5 in 9

Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner

Best for frequent flyers, occasional trips

Weight
5.4 lb
Size in
23 × 14.5 × 9
Warranty
Lifetime
Our score
7.6/10
Fits 2 of 9 US airlines · tight on 5
  • AA: tight fit
  • DL: tight fit
  • UA: tight fit
  • WN: fits
  • B6: tight fit
  • AS: tight fit
  • NK: too big
  • F9: fits
  • G4: too big
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One of the lightest spinner carry-ons you can buy, from the brand many flight crews use, with a lifetime warranty.

Airline fit (US)
5/10
Durability
8/10
Packing space
8/10
Rolling & handling
9/10
Value
8/10

Key differences

  • Size: the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" is 23 × 14.5 × 9 in; the Amazon Basics 21" Hardside is 21.7 × 14.8 × 10 in.
  • The Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" is lighter: 5.4 lb vs 7.7 lb.
  • Capacity: 46 L for the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21"; not listed for the Amazon Basics 21" Hardside.
  • Shell: the Amazon Basics 21" Hardside is hard; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" is soft.
  • The Amazon Basics 21" Hardside has no laptop / front pocket; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21"'s laptop / front pocket isn't listed.
  • Warranty: lifetime for the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21"; not listed for the Amazon Basics 21" Hardside.
  • Airline fit: the Amazon Basics 21" Hardside: fits 3 of 9 US airlines; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21": fits 2 of 9 US airlines · tight on 5.

Specs side by side

SpecAmazon Basics Hardside Spinner 21" Carry-OnTravelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner
Height21.7 in (55.1 cm)23 in (58.4 cm)
Width14.8 in (37.6 cm)14.5 in (36.8 cm)
Depth10 in (25.4 cm)9 in (22.9 cm)
Empty weight7.7 lb (3.5 kg)5.4 lb (2.4 kg)
CapacityNot listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)46 L
ShellHardSoft
Wheels44
ExpandableYesYes
Laptop / front pocketNoNot listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
WarrantyNot listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)Lifetime

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, the Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 21" Carry-On or the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner?

Overall we rate the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner higher (7.6/10 vs 6.7/10, airline fit included). One of the lightest spinner carry-ons you can buy, from the brand many flight crews use, with a lifetime warranty.

Which is lighter, the Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 21" Carry-On or the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner?

The Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" is lighter: 5.4 lb vs 7.7 lb.

Which fits more airlines?

The Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 21" Carry-On: fits 3 of 9 US airlines. The Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner: fits 2 of 9 US airlines · tight on 5. Based on published size limits.

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