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Samsonite Proxis Carry-On Spinner vs Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Samsonite Proxis Carry-On Spinner is cheaper at $500. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Samsonite Proxis Carry-On Spinner or Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On?

The Samsonite Proxis Carry-On Spinner wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Samsonite Proxis Carry-On Spinner is the cheaper at $500. The Samsonite Proxis Carry-On Spinner both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Samsonite Proxis Carry-On Spinner Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On
US price $500 $895
BrandSamsoniteTumi
Released
Exterior dimensions (in) 22 x 14 x 9 22 x 14 x 9
Weight (lb) 4.7 10.9
Capacity liters 35
Shell type hardside softside
Shell material polypropylene ballistic-nylon
Wheel type spinner-4 spinner-4
Expandable Yes Yes
Tsa lock Yes Yes
USB port Yes Yes
Laptop sleeve No
Warranty 10-year

Sources — Samsonite Proxis Carry-On Spinner: luggagepros.com (verified 2026-07-11). Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On: gr.tumi.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Samsonite Proxis Carry-On Spinner and Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Weight (lb): Samsonite Proxis Carry-On Spinner 4.7 vs Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On 10.9
  • Shell type: Samsonite Proxis Carry-On Spinner hardside vs Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On softside
  • Shell material: Samsonite Proxis Carry-On Spinner polypropylene vs Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On ballistic-nylon

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