BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-16·4 products compared
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What are the best suitcases to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Suitcases in the UK is the ATX Luggage Medium Hard Shell Suitcase with TSA Lock, 65L.
The ATX Luggage Medium Hard Shell Suitcase suits 7-10 day trips, as the listing puts it: 65L in H:62 x W:40 x D:26 cm, 3.20kg, a built-in TSA approved lock and a 1-year warranty.
The ATX Luggage Medium suitcase is our top pick because its listing states 65L in H:62 x W:40 x D:26 cm, a weight of 3.20kg, a built-in TSA lock, metal corner protectors and a 1-year warranty.
This guide compares four suitcases from ATX Luggage, DK Luggage, Aerostar and Skylark, using what each listing states: dimensions, capacity, weight, shell material, lock and warranty. Stated capacities run from 65L on the ATX to 108L on the DK Luggage soft shell.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Suitcases?
1Size and capacity: the listings state 65L in H:62 x W:40 x D:26 cm (ATX), 75L in H66xW43xD27cm (Aerostar), 78 litres in 66cm (H) x 42cm (L) x 28cm (D) (Skylark) and 108L in an external H78 X W47 X D30cm (DK Luggage soft shell).
2Weight: the listings state 3KG (Skylark), 3.2Kg (Aerostar), 3.20kg (ATX) and 3.3 kg (DK Luggage soft shell); DK Luggage calls its figures approximate.
3Shell: ATX and Aerostar list ABS hard shells; the DK Luggage soft shell is polyester and the Skylark 100% 600D polyester. Aerostar calls its ABS water resistant, and Skylark calls its fabric scratch resistant and water resistant.
4Locks: ATX lists a built-in TSA approved lock; Aerostar and Skylark a 3-digit combination lock. The DK Luggage soft shell has lockable zip pulls with no padlock included.
5Warranty: ATX states a 1-year warranty, and the DK Luggage soft shell a 12 months manufacturing warranty. The Aerostar and Skylark listings state no warranty term.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
External H78 X W47 X D30cm (with wheels and handle); internal H71 X W46 X D29cm
H66xW43xD27cm
66cm (H) x 42cm (L) x 28cm (D)
Capacity
65L; fits up to 25 kg, per the listing
108L packing capacity; the title says 23kg–25kg capacity
75L; the title says for 15 to 20kg
78 litres; the title says for 15 to 20kg
Weight
3.20kg
3.3 kg approx
3.2Kg
3KG
Shell
ABS hard shell with metal corner protectors
Soft polyester
ABS hardshell
100% 600D polyester soft shell
Lock
Built-in TSA approved lock
Lockable zip pulls (padlock not included)
Integrated 3-digit combination lock
3-digit coded combination lock
Interior
Divider for clothing and shoes
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Zippered divider with a separate organisational pocket; elastic straps
Internal divider compartment with a mesh pocket; elastic straps
Warranty
1-year
12 months manufacturing
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The rankings
The best Suitcases, ranked
1
ATX Luggage Est. 1991
Top Pick
ATX Luggage Medium Hard Shell Suitcase with TSA Lock, 65L
The ATX Luggage Medium Hard Shell Suitcase suits 7-10 day trips, as the listing puts it: 65L in H:62 x W:40 x D:26 cm, 3.20kg, a built-in TSA approved lock and a 1-year warranty.
Dimensions
H:62 x W:40 x D:26 cm
Capacity
65L; fits up to 25 kg, per the listing
Weight
3.20kg
Shell
ABS hard shell with metal corner protectors
Lock
Built-in TSA approved lock
Warranty
1-year
Interior
Divider for clothing and shoes
What we like
+1-year warranty stated on the listing
+Built-in TSA approved lock
+65L in H:62 x W:40 x D:26 cm at a stated 3.20kg
+Metal corner protectors and 4 dual spinner wheels that turn 360°, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing does not mention an expandable section
–The listing mentions no outside pockets
£39.99£49.99−20%Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
DK Luggage 28 Inch Large Soft Shell Expandable Suitcase
The DK Luggage 28 Inch Large Soft Shell Suitcase suits long trips where packing room and weight count: the listing states 108L, 3.3 kg, an expandable section, two large front zip pockets and a 12 months manufacturing warranty.
Dimensions
External H78 X W47 X D30cm (with wheels and handle); internal H71 X W46 X D29cm
Capacity
108L packing capacity; the title says 23kg–25kg capacity
Weight
3.3 kg approx
Shell
Soft polyester
Lock
Lockable zip pulls (padlock not included)
Warranty
12 months manufacturing
Expansion
Expandable; internal depth D33cm when expanded
What we like
+108L at 3.3 kg, both stated as approximate
+Expandable: internal depth goes from D29cm to D33cm, per the listing
+Two large front zip pockets plus a mesh zip pocket and an interior zip pocket
+12 months manufacturing warranty stated
Worth noting
–The listing names lockable zip pulls and says a padlock is not included; it mentions no built-in lock
–The listing makes no water-resistance claim for the polyester
–DK Luggage says its dimensions and weight are approximate
View on Amazon UKAmazon UK shows no offer for this product as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
3
Aerostar
Aerostar 24" Medium Hard Shell Suitcase with Combination Lock, 75 Litre
The Aerostar 24" Medium Hard Shell Suitcase suits a week away, as the listing puts it: 75L in H66xW43xD27cm, 3.2Kg, an integrated 3-digit combination lock and a zippered divider; it states no warranty term.
Dimensions
H66xW43xD27cm
Capacity
75L; the title says for 15 to 20kg
Weight
3.2Kg
Shell
ABS hardshell
Lock
Integrated 3-digit combination lock
Interior
Zippered divider with a separate organisational pocket; elastic straps
What we like
+75L in H66xW43xD27cm at a stated 3.2Kg
+Integrated 3-digit combination lock
+Zippered divider with a separate organisational pocket, plus elastic straps
+Reinforced handles on the top and side, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The combination lock is not described as TSA approved
–The listing does not mention an expandable section
£34.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
Skylark 24" Medium Soft Shell Suitcase, 20% Expandable, 78 Litres
The Skylark 24" Medium Soft Shell Suitcase suits packers who want room to expand: the listing states 78 litres, 20% extra expansion, a lockable front pocket, a 3-digit combination lock and 3KG.
Dimensions
66cm (H) x 42cm (L) x 28cm (D)
Capacity
78 litres; the title says for 15 to 20kg
Weight
3KG
Shell
100% 600D polyester soft shell
Lock
3-digit coded combination lock
Expansion
20% extra, roughly 2"
Interior
Internal divider compartment with a mesh pocket; elastic straps
What we like
+20% extra expansion, roughly 2", per the listing
+1 large lockable front pocket
+Aluminium alloy 2 step telescopic handle, plus top and side handles
+States 78 litres in 66cm (H) x 42cm (L) x 28cm (D) at 3KG
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing calls the fabric scratch resistant and water resistant, not waterproof
–The combination lock is not described as TSA approved
£45.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
Only the ATX names a TSA approved lock. DK Luggage gives external and internal dimensions and says its figures are approximate. Packing-weight figures are worded differently: ATX says it fits up to 25 kg, the Aerostar and Skylark titles say 15 to 20kg, and the DK Luggage soft shell title says 23kg–25kg.
Our Take
As a default, pick the ATX Luggage Medium: 65L, 3.20kg, a built-in TSA lock and a 1-year warranty, all on the listing. For long trips, the DK Luggage soft shell lists 108L, 3.3 kg and an expandable section.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What size suitcase do I need for a week away?
ATX says its 65L medium case suits 7-10 day trips, and Aerostar says its 75L, 24" medium case suits a week away. The large case here states 108L (DK Luggage soft shell).
Which suitcases have a TSA lock?
Of these four, the ATX Luggage Medium lists a built-in TSA approved lock. The Aerostar and Skylark list 3-digit combination locks, none described as TSA approved; the DK Luggage soft shell has lockable zip pulls (padlock not included).
Which suitcases are expandable?
The Skylark lists a 20% extra expansion of roughly 2", and the DK Luggage soft shell says its internal depth goes from D29cm to D33cm when expanded. The ATX and Aerostar listings do not mention expansion.
How heavy is a medium suitcase?
The medium cases here state 3.20kg (ATX, 65L), 3.2Kg (Aerostar, 75L) and 3KG (Skylark, 78 litres).
Do suitcases come with a warranty?
ATX states a 1-year warranty and the DK Luggage soft shell a 12 months manufacturing warranty. The Aerostar and Skylark listings state no warranty term.
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