Tumi
Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On
$895
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Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On vs July Carry On
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. July Carry On is cheaper at $295. Every spec and price links to its source.
July
July Carry On
$295Cheaper
Which is better: the Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On or July Carry On?
The July Carry On wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The July Carry On is the cheaper at $295. The July Carry On both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On | July Carry On |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $895 | $295 |
| Brand | Tumi | July |
| Released | — | — |
| Exterior dimensions (in) | 22 x 14 x 9 | 21.5 x 15 x 8.5 |
| Weight (lb) | 10.9 | 7.4 |
| Capacity liters | 35 | 42 |
| Shell type | softside | hardside |
| Shell material | ballistic-nylon | polycarbonate |
| Wheel type | spinner-4 | spinner-4 |
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| Tsa lock | Yes | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Laptop sleeve | — | No |
| Warranty | — | limited-lifetime |
Sources — Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On: gr.tumi.com (verified 2026-07-11). July Carry On: july.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On and July Carry On?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Exterior dimensions (in): Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On 22 x 14 x 9 vs July Carry On 21.5 x 15 x 8.5
- Weight (lb): Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On 10.9 vs July Carry On 7.4
- Capacity liters: Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On 35 vs July Carry On 42
- Shell type: Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On softside vs July Carry On hardside
- Shell material: Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On ballistic-nylon vs July Carry On polycarbonate
- Expandable: Tumi Alpha 3 International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On true vs July Carry On false