Updated 23 Mar 2018
Basics
4 Wheel Hard Suitcase 50cm
Snapshot: The Basics 4 Wheel Hard Suitcase 50cm has 4 swivel wheels. But how does it perform?
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Test results
Overall score
79
Lift and drop
?/10
Puncture
?/10
Rain
?/10
Ease of use
?/10
Move and carry
?/10
Good points
- Excellent performance in the lift and drop test.
- Excellent puncture resistance.
- OK rain resistance.
- Very easy to move and carry.
- Very comfortable extendable handle.
- Has a side handle.
But
- Somewhat heavy.
- Doesn't meet Air New Zealand or Jetstar carry-on baggage size.
- No side handle.
- No internal or external pockets.
How we test
Our overall assessment comprises 50% performance (lift/drop, puncture and rain testing) and 50% ease of use.
Key data
Model
Avg price
$49
Type
Carry-on
Body type
Hard-shell
More test results
Handle comfort
8.0
Weight
4.0
Specifications
Dimensions HxWxD (cm)
58 x 37 x 24
Size
119cm
Meets carry-on criteria
None
Expandable
×
Intended capacity (not expanded)
39L
Weight (kg)
2.8
Stability (degrees)
10-15
Number of wheels
4
Features
Extendable handle length (cm)
48
Extendable handle positions
2
Backpack straps
×
Top handles
✔
Side handles
✔
External pockets
None
Internal pockets
None
Internal divider
✔
Zip padlock hole
✔
TSA lock
×
