Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 26" Medium vs Samsonite Freeform 24" Medium Spinner

Bottom line: Pick the Amazon Basics 26" Hardside if you want a smaller bag and better value; pick the Samsonite Freeform 24" if you want better durability, better packing space and better rolling & handling.

Amazon Basics8.0/10
26.8 in 17.8 in 11.3
Budget pick

Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 26" Medium

Best for occasional trips, families

Weight
Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
Size in
26.8 × 17.8 × 11.3
Warranty
Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
Our score
8.0/10
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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The medium size from the Amazon Basics hardside family: inexpensive and comfortably within the 62-inch limit.

Airline fit (US)
10/10
Durability
7/10
Packing space
7/10
Rolling & handling
7/10
Value
9/10
Samsonite★ Our verdict
27.9 in 19.6 in 13.4

Samsonite Freeform 24" Medium Spinner

Best for occasional trips, families

Weight
8.5 lb
Size in
27.9 × 19.6 × 13.4
Warranty
10 yr
Our score
8.2/10
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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The medium size of Samsonite's Freeform: hardside, TSA lock and a 10-year warranty, just under the 62-inch limit.

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

Key differences

  • Size: the Amazon Basics 26" Hardside is 26.8 × 17.8 × 11.3 in; the Samsonite Freeform 24" is 27.9 × 19.6 × 13.4 in.
  • Empty weight: 8.5 lb for the Samsonite Freeform 24"; not listed for the Amazon Basics 26" Hardside.
  • The Samsonite Freeform 24" has a tsa lock; the Amazon Basics 26" Hardside's tsa lock isn't listed.
  • Warranty: 10 yr for the Samsonite Freeform 24"; not listed for the Amazon Basics 26" Hardside.

Specs side by side

SpecAmazon Basics Hardside Spinner 26" MediumSamsonite Freeform 24" Medium Spinner
Height26.8 in (68.1 cm)27.9 in (70.9 cm)
Width17.8 in (45.2 cm)19.6 in (49.8 cm)
Depth11.3 in (28.7 cm)13.4 in (34 cm)
Empty weightNot listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)8.5 lb (3.9 kg)
ShellHardHard
Wheels44
ExpandableYesYes
TSA lockNot listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)Yes
Laptop / front pocketNoNo
WarrantyNot listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)10 yr

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, the Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 26" Medium or the Samsonite Freeform 24" Medium Spinner?

Overall we rate the Samsonite Freeform 24" Medium Spinner higher (8.2/10 vs 8.0/10, airline fit included). The medium size of Samsonite's Freeform: hardside, TSA lock and a 10-year warranty, just under the 62-inch limit.

Which fits more airlines?

The Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 26" Medium: fits 9 of 9 US airlines. The Samsonite Freeform 24" Medium Spinner: fits 9 of 9 US airlines. Based on published size limits.

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