Carry-on luggage
Carry-on suitcases, judged on durability, wheels, organization and weight.
The best carry-on suitcase, according to professional reviewers, is the Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner: critic score 89 out of 100 from 5 reviews, 5 of them positive. Critics praise its build quality. The most common complaint is price.
Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner
All 5 reviewers recommend the Travelpro, the bag flight crews are known for: durable fabric, smooth self-aligning wheels and smart pockets. It is a little heavy for a carry-on.
The catch: Slightly heavy.
4 of these 5 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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How do they compare?
| Product | Score | Reviews | Agreement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner | 89 | 5 | Medium | Best overall |
| Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner | 81 | 5 | Medium | Budget pick |
| Away The Carry-On | 80 | 5 | Medium | Best organization |
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We publish a score only once at least 5 professional reviews of the exact model exist.
- Monos Carry-On · 2 of 5 reviews needed
- Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential Carry-On · 4 of 5 reviews needed
Common questions
What is the best carry-on suitcase?
The Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner, with a critic score of 89 from 5 professional reviews. Critics praise its build quality. The most common complaint is price.
Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner vs Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner: which is better?
Critics score the Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner 89 and the Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner 81. We list the Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner under “Budget pick”. Its main drawback: less impact-resistant shell.