Coolife Hardside Carry-On 20" vs Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner

Bottom line: Pick the Coolife 20" Hardside if you want a bag that fits more airlines, a smaller bag and a hard shell; pick the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" if you want a lighter bag, more packing space and a soft shell.

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

Coolife6.3/10
22 in 15.2 in 8.9

Coolife Hardside Carry-On 20"

Best for occasional trips, families

Weight
7.3 lb
Size in
22 × 15.2 × 8.9
Warranty
Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
Our score
6.3/10
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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A popular budget hardside with a TSA lock, sold mostly in sets. Slim, but wider than most US airlines allow.

Airline fit (US)
3.3/10
Durability
6/10
Packing space
7/10
Rolling & handling
7/10
Value
8/10
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 Coolife 20" Hardside is 22 × 15.2 × 8.9 in; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" is 23 × 14.5 × 9 in.
  • The Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" is lighter: 5.4 lb vs 7.3 lb.
  • The Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" holds more: 46 L vs 38 L.
  • Shell: the Coolife 20" Hardside is hard; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" is soft.
  • The Coolife 20" Hardside has a tsa lock; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21"'s tsa lock isn't listed.
  • The Coolife 20" 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 Coolife 20" Hardside.
  • Airline fit: the Coolife 20" 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

SpecCoolife Hardside Carry-On 20"Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner
Height22 in (55.9 cm)23 in (58.4 cm)
Width15.2 in (38.6 cm)14.5 in (36.8 cm)
Depth8.9 in (22.6 cm)9 in (22.9 cm)
Empty weight7.3 lb (3.3 kg)5.4 lb (2.4 kg)
Capacity38 L46 L
ShellHardSoft
Wheels44
ExpandableYesYes
TSA lockYesNot listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
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 Coolife Hardside Carry-On 20" 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 6.3/10, 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 Coolife Hardside Carry-On 20" or the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner?

The Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" is lighter: 5.4 lb vs 7.3 lb.

Which fits more airlines?

The Coolife Hardside Carry-On 20": 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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