The shell material and the wheel count decide more than the brand · review
A French-designed hardside cabin case with a rigid shell and a double-wheel spinner set, sized for the tighter end of common cabin allowances.
Delsey’s Shadow 5.0 takes a narrower profile than most cases in this family — 35 cm deep rather than the 40 cm common on the Samsonite and American Tourister cases above — which is aimed squarely at the tighter cabin sizers some European low-cost carriers enforce rather than the more generous international norm.
That narrower build costs a little packing volume, and buyers doing occasional international travel with more forgiving cabin allowances may find the S’Cure or Bon Air genuinely more practical day to day. For anyone flying a specific budget carrier regularly, the size margin is the entire point.
| Dimensions | 55 × 35 × 23 cm |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Shell material | Rigid polycarbonate blend |
| Wheels | 4 double spinner |
Delsey builds the Shadow 5.0 to 35 cm depth rather than the more common 40 cm, which is a deliberate choice aimed at the stricter sizers some low-cost European carriers enforce. It trades a little packing volume for a size margin that matters on those specific airlines.
55 cm · 31.5 L · 4 wheels
A lighter, simpler polypropylene cabin case from Samsonite's budget brand — the same four-wheel spinner format at a noticeably lower price.
Best for: A first cabin case, or a second case bought purely on budget rather than long-term durability.
≈ 90 €
55 cm · 34 L · 4 wheels
A polypropylene cabin case built around four double spinner wheels and an integrated TSA lock, sized to clear most airline cabin sizers at 55 cm.
Best for: Buyers who want one dependable cabin case and are not chasing the lightest weight on the market.
≈ 125 €
55 cm · 2.4 kg · 4 wheels
A German-brand lightweight cabin case built to keep empty weight low, at the most competitive price confirmed across four markets in this family.
Best for: Occasional travellers who want the lowest empty weight and price, and can accept a less rugged shell in exchange.
≈ 73 €
