Delsey Luggage Helium Aero International Carry On Expandable Spinner Trolley (One Size, Black)

I recently purchased 8 bags from Amazon Prime with the intention of testing all of them and keeping my favorite. I haven't had a chance to use the bag extensively yet, but I also feel like my opinion of how much the bag is able to carry is irrelevant—some people want small, some people want bigger. So instead, this bag is coming from the perspective of someone who had their hands on 8 different/comparable bags at once. These are the bags I tested:1. Delsey Luggage Helium Titanium International Carry-On EXP Spinner Trolley (19 x 13 x 9.8) - $96.83It was on sale for significantly cheaper than the other colors. It was clearly already used and returned, and the seller sent it back out with scratches and colors on it. Beyond that, the size was awkward. Definitely too thick to meet most carry on requirements. The finish felt cheap and extremely prone to scratches (it already had a lot). The structure felt weak because of the expandable section's gap. Even when not expanded, it was annoyingly deep.2. Delsey Luggage Helium Aero Carry-On Spinner Trolley, Titanium (largest, at 20.5 x 14.5 x 10) - $101.89Too large for carry on3. Kenneth Cole Reaction Out of Bounds 20" - $56.99If you're going for cheap as possible, this one is solid. It is probably the most likely of this bunch to fit the strictest international carry on requirements—on the flip side, it's noticeably smaller and may not be worth it if you're mostly traveling domestic.. ugly monogrammed logo all over the interior4. Kenneth Cole Reaction Renegade 20" Expandable - $99.99The outside is my favorite of the Kenneth Cole bags visually. Very rugged looking. The navy color looks nearly black. Unfortunately, if you bought this for the minimal/masculine style like I did, you'll be disappoint that it's overwhelmingly monogrammed with kenneth cole logos on the interior (like all of their bags apparently)5. Kenneth Cole Reaction ABS Expandable Reverb 20" - $61.99Probably the most practical of the kenneth cole bags. Most versatile. For only a few dollars over the "Out of Bounds" bag, you gain expandability, double wheels and the option of a nicely finished black color (its actually black, not dark grey). Possibly the best choice out of all of these, and definitely under the $100 price point.6. Herschel Supply Co. Trade Small Luggage - 259.99Horrendous handle. The telescoping design is flawed, leaving it stuck at half-height 99% of the time you pull it up. the right and left sides telescope independently and one side tends to go up quicker than the other. The wheels are comparable to the sub $60 bags I tested. Most hard carry ons have double wheels for strength and stability. This bag does not have them. It's not easy change directions and the bag rolls flimsily even when empty. The handles are made of cheap looking cloth and the interior looks tacky and cheap. I'm a big fan of herschel, so I wanted to like it, but hated it.7. Victorinox Luggage Spectra 2.0 Dual-Access Extra Capacity - $235.02Beautiful and everything feels nice quality. The front opening design opens sideways, which looks cool in photos—but becomes extremely annoying when you consider that there is gravity on earth. The front is equipped to hold 10+ lbs of gear, but is only held by cloth on one side. It would be impossible to access things in the way they are designed to be accessed so at this price point, for me, that was enough to cross this bag off my list.8. Delsey Luggage Helium Aero International Carry On Expandable Spinner Trolley - $119.99(THE ONE BEING REVIEWED HERE)All of the Delsey bags roll beautifully and have strong, sturdy-feeling handles—which is huge to me. In my opinion, wheels are everything in a bag like this, because the bag is pointless without them. The case is 100% polycarbonate (as opposed to cheaper/weaker ABS plastic). The entire is tastefully NOT monogrammed with company logos, which is a refreshing change. The handles are thin oval shapes, designed flatter to take up less interior room, and the handles are also designed to lay close to the case and bend outward when in use. Those kind of things are what makes a bag worth spending a little more on because if it saves me even one or two times having to check my bag, the price makes up for it.The outer compartment is accessible via a compartment that opens from the top, which is more practical than most other quick access sections Ive researched.The Victorinox bag is an award winning design, and is touted as having the "best wheels" at any price point. After testing one alongside the Delsey bags, I disagree. The Delsey bags rolled smoother, changed direction smoother, and along with their superior-feeling handle, moved more sturdily overall.I thought I was in for a harder decision than this, but I immediately gravitated toward this bag and became more and more confident as I discovered weaknesses in the competition that were not present in this bag.

it's OK

Bought for my boyfriend and he loves it!!!

This is a great, quality carry on bag but is really tiny.

Nice bag, well designed and looks great

Beautiful piece of luggage! I got black & it looks nice and chic for traveling in style. Love the exterior pocket for my ipad & books, etc. Holds more than you would think, very practical & fits easily into overhead bin!

Seriously!?I got my DELSEY less than 15 days ago and since I received it I discovered a new functionality, it dances!I paid more than 100 bucks for a carry on, not a dance partner!Extremely disappointing!

just used this on a 2 week international business trip. had no problem fitting in overhead compartments on several airlines - both domestic (usa) and foreign. amazing capacity. i was pleasantly surprised how much i was able to fit in this small piece of luggage. didn't even have to expand it. seems to be very well constructed - the handles, wheels, and zippers all worked smoothly. definitely recommend.