Carry-On Comparison Chart
Platinum® Elite Hardside
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Platinum® Elite Softside
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Maxlite® Air
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Maxlite® 5
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| Main Consumer Benefit | High Style & Durability | High Style & Durability | Lightweight Durability | Lightweight Durability |
| Carry-on Price Point | €339 | €339 | €189 | €159 |
| Weight (55 cm Spinner) | 3,6 kg | 3,3 kg | 2,6 kg | 2,4 kg |
| Material | Polycarbonate with textured finish | Nylon Fabric | Polycarbonate with textured finish | Polyester Fabric |
| DuraGuard® Coating for Water Repellancy | N/A | N/A | ||
| Wheel System | 8-Wheel Spinner | 8-Wheel Spinner | 8-Wheel Spinner | 4-Wheel Spinner |
| Wheel Size | 60 mm | 60 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| PrecisionGlide™ System for Precise Control and Effortless Roll | ||||
| Powerscope Extension Handle that Reduces Wobble | (Lite Version) | (Lite version) | (Lite version) | |
| Extension Handle Stop Points | 108/101/97/91 cm | 108/101/97/91 cm | 108/97 cm | 108/97 cm |
| MagnaTrac® Self Aligning Wheels | ||||
| Extension Handle Grip Type | Contour Grip | Contour Grip | Contour Grip | Contour Grip |
| Grip Touchpoints | Rubberized Spray | TPR Pads & Underneath, Rubberized spray | Rubberized Spray | Rubberized Spray |
| USB Port/Battery Pocket | (A & C ports) | (A port) | ||
| Extra Abrasion Protection | Aluminum corner armor | Corner guards and skid guards | Corner guards and skid guards | |
| Carry Handles | Cushioned Top & Side | Leather Top/Side, Bottom Handle Cup | Top/Side, Bottom Grip (Slim Carry-on, only top handles) | Cushioned Top/Side, Bottom Fabric Grip |
| Leather Trim Details | ||||
| Expansion for Added Packing Capacity | Yes - 5 cm | Yes - 5 cm Tapered design to reduce tipping | Yes - 5 cm (Does not apply to Slim Carry-on) | Yes - 5 cm Tapered design to reduce tipping |
| # Of Front Pockets | 2 (Business Plus models only) | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Padded Laptop/Tablet Storage * | (Business Plus Models Only) | |||
| Suiter | (Drop-in/Fold Out) | |||
| TSA Lock | ||||
| Interior Pockets | 2 Accessory pockets, 1 water-resistant pocket | 1 Full length lid pocket, 3 accessory pockets, 1 removable water-resistant pocket | 1 Accessory pocket | 1 Full length lid pocket, 1 accessory pocket |
| Hold Down System to Keep Contents Secure | 2 zippered divider panels | Deluxe, adjustable hold down panels with built in pockets | 2 zippered divider panels | 2 Adjustable hold down straps |
| Warranty | 10 Year | 10 Year | 5 Year | 5 Year |