Is the Delsey Alu'r carry-on worth it over a plastic case?

If you want a hard shell that shrugs off scuffs and looks premium, yes. If low weight matters more, a polycarbonate case is lighter and cheaper.

About 19.8 lb empty, which is heavy for a carry-on. Pack light and check your airline's weight limit.

It can dent under hard impacts, though the ribbed shell spreads force better than flat panels. Small dents are usually cosmetic.

Will it fit in overhead bins?

It is sold as a carry-on spinner, so it is sized for most major airlines' overhead bins. Check your carrier's limits, since they vary.

The suitcase itself. A protective cover or packing cubes are not included.

At us.delsey.com, for $639.99, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Rated 5 out of 5 from 11 ratings.

3 stores we checked sell it, including us.delsey.com, Bloomingdale's, Macy's.

$639.99at us.delsey.comChecked 11 h ago

20% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 3 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.