{"id":3802,"date":"2025-01-11T14:03:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T14:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.theblyde.com\/?p=3802"},"modified":"2025-01-11T14:03:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T14:03:49","slug":"american-tourister-vs-samsonite-which-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.theblyde.com\/?p=3802","title":{"rendered":"American Tourister vs. Samsonite: Which is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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American Tourister and Samsonite offer unique benefits and cater to different types of travelers. But which one suits your journey best?<\/p>\n

As a seasoned traveler who\u2019s lived out of a suitcase for months at a time, I\u2019ve put my luggage through every conceivable test. Over the years, I\u2019ve zipped and unzipped, packed and repacked, and rolled dozens of suitcases across multiple continents. My hands-on experience with both American Tourister and Samsonite means I can offer insights not just from product specs, but from real-world durability and functionality.<\/p>\n

Plus, in 15 years of testing, the TravelFreak team has rated over 150 suitcases using our comprehensive data-based methodology. We\u2019ve spent years honing our expertise in the field and learning what makes the difference between a good suitcase and a great one.<\/p>\n

What you may not know is that American Tourister is actually owned by the Samsonite Corporation. However, just because the two brands are made by the same company doesn\u2019t mean they are equivalent. American Tourister is sold as the more budget-friendly alternative to Samsonite, which means cheaper materials, simpler designs, and fewer high-end options.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s the key difference. If you\u2019re looking for a decent suitcase on the cheap, American Tourister has you covered. If you are willing to spend a bit more for higher-quality luggage, Samsonite is better.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not necessarily as simple as just picking a price point, though. I\u2019ll share my experiences with both brands and help you understand the exact trade offs you can expect between them.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Why You Can Trust Us <\/h2>\n

The TravelFreak editorial team has tested dozens of suitcases over the years, and we\u2019ve learned a lot about what separates a quality piece of luggage from an overpriced, overhyped piece of plastic. We\u2019ve tested and reviewed budget luggage, luxury suitcases, and everything in between.<\/p>\n

We know how hard it is to find the perfect suitcase, and we want to make the process easier for you. So our team of gear junkies and product engineers developed the most comprehensive luggage test methodology possible.<\/p>\n

We tested and rated 5 American Tourister suitcases and 15 Samsonite suitcases, including carry-ons and checked bags from both brands.<\/p>\n

We evaluated every one of these suitcases on 31 metrics across eight categories. We gave them all the same treatment and rated them on the same standardized scales. This makes it easy for us (and you) to compare the advantages and disadvantages of each.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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At a Glance <\/h2>\n
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Scores<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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\n Average Overall Score <\/td>\n\n

7.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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8.8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n Average Build Quality Score <\/td>\n\n 6.6 <\/td>\n\n 7.9 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Average Ease of Use Score <\/td>\n\n 6.8 <\/td>\n\n 8.2 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Average Functionality Score <\/td>\n\n 7.3 <\/td>\n\n 8.9 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Average Water Resistance Score <\/td>\n\n 8.2 <\/td>\n\n 8.0 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Average Brand Impact Score <\/td>\n\n 4.5 <\/td>\n\n 6.2 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Average Buying Experience Score <\/td>\n\n 7.1 <\/td>\n\n 6.8 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Average Warranty Score <\/td>\n\n 5.0 <\/td>\n\n 5.0 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Average Price-to-Performance Score <\/td>\n\n 10 <\/td>\n\n 8.6 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Specs<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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\n Type <\/td>\n\n Hardside, Softside <\/td>\n\n Hardside, Softside <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Warranty <\/td>\n\n 10-year <\/td>\n\n 10-year <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Returns <\/td>\n\n Pay for return shipping, 60-day <\/td>\n\n Pay for return shipping, 90-day <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Manufacturing Location(s) <\/td>\n\n India, China, Vietnam <\/td>\n\n India, China, Hungary <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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