Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30" vs Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner
Bottom line: Pick the Amazon Basics 30" Hardside if you want a smaller bag, a hard shell and better value; pick the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" if you want a lighter bag, a soft shell and better durability.
Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30"
Best for families, occasional trips
- Weight
- 11.6 lb
- Size in
- 30.7 × 20.7 × 12.6
- Warranty
- Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
- Our score
- 6.4/10
- AA: too big
- DL: too big
- UA: too big
- WN: too big
- B6: too big
- AS: too big
- NK: too big
- F9: too big
- G4: fits
A cheap, tough-feeling 30-inch hardside spinner with lots of space, but at 64 linear inches it's over most airlines' 62-inch limit.
Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner
Best for families, frequent flyers
- Weight
- 8.5 lb
- Size in
- 31 × 21 × 13
- Warranty
- Lifetime
- Our score
- 6.8/10
- AA: too big
- DL: too big
- UA: too big
- WN: too big
- B6: too big
- AS: too big
- NK: too big
- F9: too big
- G4: fits
Huge and surprisingly light at 8.5 lb, with a lifetime warranty. Like most big bags, it's over the 62-inch limit.
Key differences
- Size: the Amazon Basics 30" Hardside is 30.7 × 20.7 × 12.6 in; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" is 31 × 21 × 13 in.
- The Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" is lighter: 8.5 lb vs 11.6 lb.
- Capacity: 142 L for the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29"; not listed for the Amazon Basics 30" Hardside.
- Shell: the Amazon Basics 30" Hardside is hard; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" is soft.
- The Amazon Basics 30" Hardside has no laptop / front pocket; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29"'s laptop / front pocket isn't listed.
- Warranty: lifetime for the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29"; not listed for the Amazon Basics 30" Hardside.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30" | Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 30.7 in (78 cm) | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
| Width | 20.7 in (52.6 cm) | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Depth | 12.6 in (32 cm) | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Empty weight | 11.6 lb (5.3 kg) | 8.5 lb (3.9 kg) |
| Capacity | Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec) | 142 L |
| Shell | Hard | Soft |
| Wheels | 4 | 4 |
| Expandable | Yes | Yes |
| Laptop / front pocket | No | Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec) |
| Warranty | Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec) | Lifetime |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30" or the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner?
Overall we rate the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner higher (6.8/10 vs 6.4/10, airline fit included). Huge and surprisingly light at 8.5 lb, with a lifetime warranty. Like most big bags, it's over the 62-inch limit.
Which is lighter, the Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30" or the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner?
The Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" is lighter: 8.5 lb vs 11.6 lb.
Which fits more airlines?
The Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30": fits 1 of 9 US airlines. The Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner: fits 1 of 9 US airlines. Based on published size limits.
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