Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30" vs Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner
Bottom line: Pick the Amazon Basics 30" Hardside if you want a smaller bag and better value; pick the Samsonite Freeform 28" if you want a lighter bag 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.
Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner
Best for families
- Weight
- 9.6 lb
- Size in
- 31.1 × 20.9 × 13.8
- Warranty
- 10 yr
- Our score
- 6.2/10
- 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
Big and tough with a 10-year warranty, but its true size is 31 inches tall and over most airlines' 62-inch limit.
Key differences
- Size: the Amazon Basics 30" Hardside is 30.7 × 20.7 × 12.6 in; the Samsonite Freeform 28" is 31.1 × 20.9 × 13.8 in.
- The Samsonite Freeform 28" is lighter: 9.6 lb vs 11.6 lb.
- The Samsonite Freeform 28" has a tsa lock; the Amazon Basics 30" Hardside's tsa lock isn't listed.
- Warranty: 10 yr for the Samsonite Freeform 28"; not listed for the Amazon Basics 30" Hardside.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30" | Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 30.7 in (78 cm) | 31.1 in (79 cm) |
| Width | 20.7 in (52.6 cm) | 20.9 in (53.1 cm) |
| Depth | 12.6 in (32 cm) | 13.8 in (35.1 cm) |
| Empty weight | 11.6 lb (5.3 kg) | 9.6 lb (4.4 kg) |
| Shell | Hard | Hard |
| Wheels | 4 | 4 |
| Expandable | Yes | Yes |
| TSA lock | Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec) | Yes |
| Laptop / front pocket | No | No |
| Warranty | Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec) | 10 yr |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30" or the Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner?
Overall we rate the Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30" higher (6.4/10 vs 6.2/10, airline fit included). 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.
Which is lighter, the Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30" or the Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner?
The Samsonite Freeform 28" is lighter: 9.6 lb vs 11.6 lb.
Which fits more airlines?
The Amazon Basics Hardside Spinner 30": fits 1 of 9 US airlines. The Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner: fits 1 of 9 US airlines. Based on published size limits.
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