Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 26" Medium vs Travelpro Maxlite 5 25" Expandable Spinner

Bottom line: Pick the Amazon Basics 26" Hardside if you want a smaller bag, a hard shell and better value; pick the Travelpro Maxlite 5 25" if you want a soft shell, better durability and better packing space.

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
Travelpro★ Our verdict
27 in 18.5 in 11.5
Our pick

Travelpro Maxlite 5 25" Expandable Spinner

Best for occasional trips, frequent flyers, families

Weight
7.3 lb
Size in
27 × 18.5 × 11.5
Warranty
Lifetime
Our score
8.8/10
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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A very light medium checked bag that leaves over 42 lb for your things, well under the 62-inch size limit.

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

Key differences

  • Size: the Amazon Basics 26" Hardside is 26.8 × 17.8 × 11.3 in; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 25" is 27 × 18.5 × 11.5 in.
  • Empty weight: 7.3 lb for the Travelpro Maxlite 5 25"; not listed for the Amazon Basics 26" Hardside.
  • Capacity: 91 L for the Travelpro Maxlite 5 25"; not listed for the Amazon Basics 26" Hardside.
  • Shell: the Amazon Basics 26" Hardside is hard; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 25" is soft.
  • The Amazon Basics 26" Hardside has no laptop / front pocket; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 25"'s laptop / front pocket isn't listed.
  • Warranty: lifetime for the Travelpro Maxlite 5 25"; not listed for the Amazon Basics 26" Hardside.

Specs side by side

SpecAmazon Basics Hardside Spinner 26" MediumTravelpro Maxlite 5 25" Expandable Spinner
Height26.8 in (68.1 cm)27 in (68.6 cm)
Width17.8 in (45.2 cm)18.5 in (47 cm)
Depth11.3 in (28.7 cm)11.5 in (29.2 cm)
Empty weightNot listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)7.3 lb (3.3 kg)
CapacityNot listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)91 L
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 26" Medium or the Travelpro Maxlite 5 25" Expandable Spinner?

Overall we rate the Travelpro Maxlite 5 25" Expandable Spinner higher (8.8/10 vs 8.0/10, airline fit included). A very light medium checked bag that leaves over 42 lb for your things, well under the 62-inch size limit.

Which fits more airlines?

The Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 26" Medium: fits 9 of 9 US airlines. The Travelpro Maxlite 5 25" Expandable Spinner: fits 9 of 9 US airlines. Based on published size limits.

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