Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Bag vs Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote

Bottom line: Pick the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Underseat if you want more packing space, more wheels and better rolling & handling; pick the Travelpro Underseat Tote if you want a bag that fits more airlines, a lighter bag and a smaller bag.

Travelpro6.1/10
17.5 in 14.5 in 8.5

Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Bag

Best for frequent flyers, occasional trips

Weight
5.5 lb
Size in
17.5 × 14.5 × 8.5
Warranty
Lifetime
Our score
6.1/10
Fits 0 of 7 US airlines with a published limit · tight on 1
  • AA: tight fit
  • DL: no published limit
  • UA: too big
  • WN: too big
  • B6: too big
  • AS: no published limit
  • NK: too big
  • F9: too big
  • G4: too big
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A light under-seat roller from Travelpro's best-selling line. Handy on long walks, but like most wheeled under-seaters it's a touch over the strictest limits.

Airline fit (US)
0.7/10
Durability
8/10
Packing space
7/10
Rolling & handling
8/10
Value
7/10
Travelpro★ Our verdict
16.5 in 10.25 in 7.5
Our pick

Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote

Best for frequent flyers, budget airlines

Weight
2 lb
Size in
16.5 × 10.25 × 7.5
Warranty
Lifetime
Our score
7.6/10
Fits 7 of 7 US airlines with a published limit
  • AA: fits
  • DL: no published limit
  • UA: fits
  • WN: fits
  • B6: fits
  • AS: no published limit
  • NK: fits
  • F9: fits
  • G4: fits
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A light, structured tote sized for the under-seat space on major US airlines, with Travelpro's lifetime warranty.

Airline fit (US)
10/10
Durability
9/10
Packing space
6/10
Rolling & handling
6/10
Value
7/10

Key differences

  • Size: the Travelpro Underseat Tote is 16.5 × 10.25 × 7.5 in; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Underseat is 17.5 × 14.5 × 8.5 in.
  • The Travelpro Underseat Tote is lighter: 2 lb vs 5.5 lb.
  • The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Underseat holds more: 26 L vs 22 L.
  • The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Underseat has more wheels: 2 vs 0.
  • Airline fit: the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Underseat: fits 0 of 7 US airlines with a published limit · tight on 1; the Travelpro Underseat Tote: fits 7 of 7 US airlines with a published limit.

Specs side by side

SpecTravelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat BagTravelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote
Height17.5 in (44.5 cm)16.5 in (41.9 cm)
Width14.5 in (36.8 cm)10.25 in (26 cm)
Depth8.5 in (21.6 cm)7.5 in (19.1 cm)
Empty weight5.5 lb (2.5 kg)2 lb (0.9 kg)
Capacity26 L22 L
ShellSoftSoft
Wheels20
ExpandableNoNo
WarrantyLifetimeLifetime

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Bag or the Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote?

Overall we rate the Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote higher (7.6/10 vs 6.1/10, airline fit included). A light, structured tote sized for the under-seat space on major US airlines, with Travelpro's lifetime warranty.

Which is lighter, the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Bag or the Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote?

The Travelpro Underseat Tote is lighter: 2 lb vs 5.5 lb.

Which fits more airlines?

The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Bag: fits 0 of 7 US airlines with a published limit · tight on 1. The Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote: fits 7 of 7 US airlines with a published limit. Based on published size limits.

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