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

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

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
22 in 14 in 9
Our pick

Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner

Best for frequent flyers, occasional trips

Weight
5.1 lb
Size in
22 × 14 × 9
Warranty
Lifetime
Our score
8.4/10
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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One of the few spinners that truly measures 22 × 14 × 9 in with wheels and handles, and it's very light.

Airline fit (US)
10/10
Durability
8/10
Packing space
7/10
Rolling & handling
9/10
Value
8/10

Key differences

  • Size: the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact is 22 × 14 × 9 in; the Coolife 20" Hardside is 22 × 15.2 × 8.9 in.
  • The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact is lighter: 5.1 lb vs 7.3 lb.
  • Capacity: 38 L for the Coolife 20" Hardside; not listed for the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact.
  • Shell: the Coolife 20" Hardside is hard; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact is soft.
  • The Coolife 20" Hardside has a tsa lock; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact's tsa lock isn't listed.
  • The Coolife 20" Hardside has no laptop / front pocket; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact's laptop / front pocket isn't listed.
  • Warranty: lifetime for the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact; not listed for the Coolife 20" Hardside.
  • Airline fit: the Coolife 20" Hardside: fits 3 of 9 US airlines; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact: fits 9 of 9 US airlines.

Specs side by side

SpecCoolife Hardside Carry-On 20"Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner
Height22 in (55.9 cm)22 in (55.9 cm)
Width15.2 in (38.6 cm)14 in (35.6 cm)
Depth8.9 in (22.6 cm)9 in (22.9 cm)
Empty weight7.3 lb (3.3 kg)5.1 lb (2.3 kg)
Capacity38 LNot listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
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 Compact Carry-On Spinner?

Overall we rate the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner higher (8.4/10 vs 6.3/10, airline fit included). One of the few spinners that truly measures 22 × 14 × 9 in with wheels and handles, and it's very light.

Which is lighter, the Coolife Hardside Carry-On 20" or the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner?

The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact is lighter: 5.1 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 Compact Carry-On Spinner: fits 9 of 9 US airlines. Based on published size limits.

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