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

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

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
22 in 14 in 9
Our pick

Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner

Best for frequent flyers, occasional trips

Weight
5.1 lb
Size in
22 × 14 × 9
Warranty
Lifetime
Our score
8.4/10
Fits 9 of 9 US airlines
  • AA: fits
  • DL: fits
  • UA: fits
  • WN: fits
  • B6: fits
  • AS: fits
  • NK: fits
  • F9: fits
  • G4: fits
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One of the few spinners that truly measures 22 × 14 × 9 in with wheels and handles, and it's very light.

Airline fit (US)
10/10
Durability
8/10
Packing space
7/10
Rolling & handling
9/10
Value
8/10

Key differences

  • Size: the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact is 22 × 14 × 9 in; the Amazon Basics 21" Hardside is 21.7 × 14.8 × 10 in.
  • The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact is lighter: 5.1 lb vs 7.7 lb.
  • Shell: the Amazon Basics 21" Hardside is hard; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact is soft.
  • The Amazon Basics 21" Hardside has no laptop / front pocket; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact's laptop / front pocket isn't listed.
  • Warranty: lifetime for the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact; 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 Compact: fits 9 of 9 US airlines.

Specs side by side

SpecAmazon Basics Hardside Spinner 21" Carry-OnTravelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner
Height21.7 in (55.1 cm)22 in (55.9 cm)
Width14.8 in (37.6 cm)14 in (35.6 cm)
Depth10 in (25.4 cm)9 in (22.9 cm)
Empty weight7.7 lb (3.5 kg)5.1 lb (2.3 kg)
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 Compact Carry-On Spinner?

Overall we rate the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner higher (8.4/10 vs 6.7/10, airline fit included). One of the few spinners that truly measures 22 × 14 × 9 in with wheels and handles, and it's very light.

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

The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact is lighter: 5.1 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 Compact Carry-On Spinner: fits 9 of 9 US airlines. Based on published size limits.

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