BAGSMART Getaway 26" Check-In vs Bagsmart 24 Inch Check-In Suitcase

Both are Bagsmart checked spinners, so the choice comes down to size and shell. The Getaway 26" is the better all-rounder: it expands from 78L to 89L, has a weight-indicator handle, a TSA lock and water-resistant lining, and its 4.8 rating from 114 owners backs it up. The 24" hard-shell is lighter at 11 lb and protects contents better in a rigid case, but it is smaller and lacks the expansion and weight gauge. Buy the Getaway for longer trips and flexible packing; buy the 24" hard-shell if you want a tougher, lighter case for shorter checked trips.

• Choose the Getaway 26" if you want expandable capacity, a weight-indicator handle and a soft-sided case that flexes around souvenirs.
• Choose the Bagsmart 24" if you prefer a rigid hard shell that shields fragile items and weighs a pound less.