{"id":3956,"date":"2025-01-12T02:08:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T02:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.theblyde.com\/?p=3956"},"modified":"2025-01-12T02:08:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T02:08:39","slug":"beis-vs-monos-we-tested-both-to-find-out-which-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.theblyde.com\/?p=3956","title":{"rendered":"B\u00e9is vs. Monos: We Tested Both to Find Out Which is Better"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Over the past 10 years, the luggage market has boomed with startup brands selling trendy, polycarbonate suitcases with luxury features but at prices lower than luxury brands. B\u00e9is and Monos are two of these, and choosing between them isn\u2019t easy.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve spent months testing and analyzing dozens of suitcases, including several models from these two brands. I compared suitcases from both brands using our in-depth luggage rating system, which evaluates luggage across 33 individual objective and subjective metrics. Those findings showed me exactly where each brand excels.<\/p>\n

B\u00e9is was founded by the actress and influencer Shay Mitchell. As you\u2019d expect, B\u00e9is suitcases are very stylish and on-trend, but they also include a surprising array of innovative features.<\/p>\n

Monos focuses on creating functional, minimalist luggage designed to offer luxury-level quality at an accessible price. Their design philosophy is to create simple designs and make products that last.<\/p>\n

On the surface, these two brands are very similar: they both sell high-quality polycarbonate luggage. But when you dig under the surface, there are definitely some important differences.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll walk you through those differences and help you decide which brand has the right suitcase for you.<\/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 4 B\u00e9is suitcases and 11 Monos 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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B\u00e9is vs Monos 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

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

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

\n Average Build Quality Score <\/td>\n\n 8.7 <\/td>\n\n 9.2 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Average Ease of Use Score <\/td>\n\n 7.1 <\/td>\n\n 8.7 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Average Functionality Score <\/td>\n\n 9.0 <\/td>\n\n 8.5 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Average Water Resistance Score <\/td>\n\n 9.1 <\/td>\n\n 9.1 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Average Brand Impact Score <\/td>\n\n 4.5 <\/td>\n\n 8.5 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Average Buying Experience Score <\/td>\n\n 7.1 <\/td>\n\n 7.4 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Average Warranty Score <\/td>\n\n 7.0 <\/td>\n\n 10.0 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Average Price-to-Performance Score <\/td>\n\n 7.8 <\/td>\n\n 6.7 <\/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 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Warranty <\/td>\n\n Limited lifetime <\/td>\n\n Lifetime <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Returns <\/td>\n\n Pay for return shipping, 60-day <\/td>\n\n Pay for return shipping, 100-day <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n Manufacturing Location(s) <\/td>\n\n China <\/td>\n\n China <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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