Carry-on luggage, ranked by critic score

3 ranked by critic score · 5 more not yet ranked · 20 professional reviews

Carry-on suitcases, judged on durability, wheels, organization and weight.

Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On SpinnerImage: Travelpro
The critics' pick

Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner

90
Acclaimed
Average of 4 professional reviews
4 of 4 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 85–92
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

All 4 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.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

3 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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  1. 1
    Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On SpinnerImage: Travelpro
    Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On SpinnerTop pick, narrowly4 reviews · early score90
  2. 2
    Samsonite Freeform Carry-On SpinnerImage: Samsonite
    Samsonite Freeform Carry-On SpinnerBudget pick5 reviews79
  3. 3
    Monos Carry-On ProImage: Monos
    Monos Carry-On ProOne critic disagrees4 reviews · early score78
The short answer

Of the 3 carry-on luggage we score so far, the highest-rated by professional reviewers is the Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner: critic score 90 out of 100 from 4 reviews, 4 of them positive. Most praised: durability and build quality. Most common complaint: price.

Early reads · 5 not yet ranked

Not ranked, listed A to Z. We publish a critic score once at least 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist; with 2 or 3 we show a provisional average.

How we score →Only professional reviews, never shop or customer reviewsEvery score links to its sourceCommissions never change a score

Common questions

Which carry-on suitcase do critics rate highest?

Of the 3 we score, the Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner, with a critic score of 90 from 4 professional reviews. Most praised: durability and build quality. Most common complaint: 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 90 and the Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner 79. We list the Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner under “Budget pick”. Its main drawback: less impact-resistant shell.