Product Review · Luggage Sets · #7 Ranked
Travelpro Maxlite 5 2pc
Lightweight softside 2-piece set · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 81
At $355.00 the Travelpro Maxlite 5 two-piece set is the go-to lightweight softside for frequent flyers, with a 5.4-pound carry-on that is among the lightest spinners in the category. Warranty scores a full 100 on the limited lifetime term, Reliability sits at 89, and Quality at 80. Value settles at 76 because this listing is priced above the usual $250 to $300 street price for the pair, and Features at 66 with no integrated TSA lock and single wheels. The limited lifetime warranty covers defects, not airline damage beyond the first registered year. It suits weight-conscious flyers who watch for a sale.
What you're getting
- 21" carry-on 23 x 14.5 x 9", 5.4 lb, 46 L capacity
- 25" checked 27 x 18.5 x 11.5", 6.8 lb, 91 L capacity
- Stain-resistant polyester with DuraGuard water-resistant coating
- PowerScope Lite aluminum handle with stops at 38" and 42.5"
- Four 360-degree spinner wheels on a bottom-tray chassis
- Expands 2"; lid pocket, side pocket and hold-down straps
- Limited lifetime warranty on defects, not airline damage
- No built-in TSA lock; zipper pulls accept a padlock
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 21" carry-on 5.4 lb, 46 L; 25" checked 6.8 lb, 91 L
- Stain-resistant polyester, DuraGuard water-resistant coat
- No built-in TSA lock; limited lifetime warranty
- Price$355.00
- TierLightweight softside 2-piece set
- Category rank#7 of 10
Should you buy the Travelpro Maxlite 5 2pc?
The Travelpro Maxlite 5 2pc is the lightweight softside set for people who fly often and hate lifting bags: a 5.4 lb 21-inch carry-on and a 6.8 lb 25-inch checked spinner. It ranks seventh of ten at $355. It is for the frequent flyer who wants the Travelpro lifetime defect warranty without paying Platinum Elite money and who prefers soft-sided give over a hard shell. Hardside loyalists should stay with the Samsonite sets.
Where it earns its score
- Lightest carry-on in the ranking. 5.4 lb, roughly half the Briggs & Riley Baseline 22.
- Warranty scores 100. Limited lifetime warranty on defects.
- PowerScope Lite handle. Aluminum handle with stops at 38 and 42.5 inches, which suits a wider range of heights.
- Real checked capacity. 91 L in the 25-inch bag, expanding 2 inches.
What to know first
- No built-in TSA lock. Zipper pulls accept a padlock, but you supply it.
- Warranty excludes airline damage. Unlike the Platinum Elite and Briggs & Riley.
- Features score 66. No USB, no magnetic wheels, no suiter.
- Priced above street. The $355 listing is higher than this set typically sells for, which pulls Value down to 76.
Our verdict
The Maxlite 5 2pc scores 81, a Good Buy. Buy it if weight is your first priority and you fly enough to benefit from a lifetime warranty. If you want a hard shell and a lock included, the Samsonite Omni PC 2pc scores 84 for $213.53. If you want the premium Travelpro, the Platinum Elite 2pc scores 84 at $795.
Samsonite Omni PC 2pc
Questions buyers ask
Does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 have a TSA lock?
No. It has no built-in lock, but the zipper pulls accept a separate padlock.
How much does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 carry-on weigh?
About 5.4 pounds empty, with 46 liters of capacity.
Travelpro Maxlite 5 or Platinum Elite?
The Maxlite 5 2pc scores 81 at $355 and weighs far less; the Platinum Elite 2pc scores 84 at $795 with magnetic wheels, USB ports, and airline damage coverage.
Ready to check it out?
Travelpro Maxlite 5 2pc · ViperScore 81 · Good Buy · $355.00
How the other 9 luggage sets scored
84Samsonite Omni PC 2pc
84Travelpro Platinum Elite 2pc
84Briggs & Riley Baseline 22
83Delsey Helium Aero 2pc
83Samsonite Winfield 2 2pc
82Am. Tourister Moonlight 3pc
78TUMI 19 Degree Carry-On
76LEVEL8 Hardshell 3pc
74Amazon Basics Hardside 3pc
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