Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner vs Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner
Bottom line: Pick the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" if you want better packing space; pick the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact if you want a bag that fits more airlines, a lighter bag and a smaller bag.
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
- 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
One of the lightest spinner carry-ons you can buy, from the brand many flight crews use, with a lifetime warranty.
- Weight
- 5.1 lb
- Size in
- 22 × 14 × 9
- Warranty
- Lifetime
- Our score
- 8.4/10
- AA: fits
- DL: fits
- UA: fits
- WN: fits
- B6: fits
- AS: fits
- NK: fits
- F9: fits
- G4: fits
One of the few spinners that truly measures 22 × 14 × 9 in with wheels and handles, and it's very light.
Key differences
- Size: the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact is 22 × 14 × 9 in; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" is 23 × 14.5 × 9 in.
- The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact is lighter: 5.1 lb vs 5.4 lb.
- Capacity: 46 L for the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21"; not listed for the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact.
- Airline fit: the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21": fits 2 of 9 US airlines · tight on 5; the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact: fits 9 of 9 US airlines.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner | Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 23 in (58.4 cm) | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Width | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Depth | 9 in (22.9 cm) | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Empty weight | 5.4 lb (2.4 kg) | 5.1 lb (2.3 kg) |
| Capacity | 46 L | Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec) |
| Shell | Soft | Soft |
| Wheels | 4 | 4 |
| Expandable | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner 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 7.6/10, 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 Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner or the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner?
The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact is lighter: 5.1 lb vs 5.4 lb.
Which fits more airlines?
The Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner: fits 2 of 9 US airlines · tight on 5. The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner: fits 9 of 9 US airlines. Based on published size limits.
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