The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

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  1. #1up 3 places since last weekCarry-On Pro PlusMonosNew #1Also #3 Suitcases & Carry-Ons · #11 Luggage & BagsLast week #4 · 11 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#7

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.82,091 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 4 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
  2. #2down 1 place since last weekEssential CabinRimowaAlso #4 Suitcases & Carry-Ons · #16 Luggage & BagsLast week #1 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#16
    2. Claude#8
    3. Gemini#13
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#15

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.3317 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.2/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
  3. #3same place as last weekPlatinum Elite Carry-On SpinnerTravelproAlso #5 Suitcases & Carry-Ons · #17 Luggage & BagsLast week #3 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#1
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.52,726 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.5/5read from 2 videos · Sep 2026 ? 12
  4. #4up 1 place since last weekOriginal CabinRimowaAlso #9 Suitcases & Carry-OnsLast week #5 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#3
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#14

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.8265 ratings · Sep 2026

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  5. #5up 2 places since last weekThe Bigger Carry-OnAwaynot checkedAlso #10 Suitcases & Carry-OnsLast week #7 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemini#7
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press1/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Press · 3 publications
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    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  6. #6down 4 places since last weekThe Carry-OnAwayAlso #11 Suitcases & Carry-OnsLast week #2 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.68,350 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press2/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • Business InsiderMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • ForbesRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Good HousekeepingRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • The New York TimesMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNNMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  7. #7down 1 place since last weekFreeform Carry-On SpinnerSamsoniteAlso #12 Suitcases & Carry-OnsLast week #6 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#10
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#4

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.42,831 ratings · Aug 2026

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  8. #8same place as last weekCarry-On PlusMonosMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #14 Suitcases & Carry-OnsLast week #8 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#8
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.82,287 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 8 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    8 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  9. #9up 3 places since last weekBaseline Essential Carry-On SpinnerBriggs & Rileynot checkedAlso #15 Suitcases & Carry-OnsLast week #12 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  10. #10down 1 place since last weekCarry On LightJulyMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #16 Suitcases & Carry-OnsLast week #9 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#15
    2. Claude#15
    3. Gemini#11
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.9512 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.2/5read from 3 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  11. #11up 2 places since last weekCarry On ProJulynot checkedAlso #17 Suitcases & Carry-OnsLast week #13 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#14
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#16
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  12. #12up 7 places since last weekProxis Global Carry-On SpinnerSamsonitenot checkedAlso #18 Suitcases & Carry-OnsLast week #19 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#9
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#10

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  13. #13up 4 places since last weekDelsey Chatelet Air 2.0 Carry-On SpinnerDelseynot checkedAlso #19 Suitcases & Carry-OnsLast week #17 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#12
    2. Claude#6
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  14. #14same place as last weekBaseline Essential Carry-On Expandable SpinnerBriggs & Rileynot checkedLast week #14 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#5

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  15. #15up 11 places since last weekFreeform Hardside Carry-On SpinnerSamsoniteDebutnot checkedLast week #26 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#17

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  16. #16down 1 place since last weekBÉIS The Carry-On RollerBÉISMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #15 · 11 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#19
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#19

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.88,737 ratings · Oct 2026
  17. #17down 6 places since last weekThe Carry-On FlexAwayLast week #11 · 11 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#26
    3. Gemini#10
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.4799 ratings · Oct 2026
  18. #18down 2 places since last weekMonos Carry-OnMonosnot checkedLast week #16 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#8
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#12

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  19. #19down 1 place since last weekPlatinum Elite Carry-On Hardside SpinnerTravelpronot checkedLast week #18 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

  20. #20up 16 places since last weekCapsule Carry On ProJulyDebutBiggest climbnot checkedLast week #36 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#3

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

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  1. #21Baseline Domestic Carry-On Expandable SpinnerBriggs & Riley · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  2. #22Platinum Elite Carry-On Expandable SpinnerTravelpro · last wk #21 0 wks in top 20
  3. #23Monos Carry-On ProMonos · last wk #10 12 wks in top 20Passes the check
  4. #24Carl Friedrik The Carry-OnCarl Friedrik · last wk #22 1 wk in top 20
  5. #25The Carry-On RollerBEIS · last wk #23 3 wks in top 20
  6. #26Alpha 3 International Carry-OnTumi · last wk #25 2 wks in top 20
  7. #27Tarmac XE 2-Wheel Carry-OnEagle Creek · last wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28The Bigger Carry-On SuitcaseAway · last wk #20 2 wks in top 20
  9. #29Maxlite 5 Carry-On SpinnerTravelpro · last wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  10. #3019 Degree International Expandable Carry-OnTumi · last wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Away The Carry-On (2026 Edition)Away · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32The Bigger Carry-On 3Away · last wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Spectra 3.0 Carry-OnVictorinox · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Platinum Elite Expandable Carry-On SpinnerTravelpro · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35Travel Backpack 45LPeak Design · last wk #39 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  16. #36July Carry-On (Latest)July · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Carry-on Pro Suitcases Luggage 22 Inch Height Best With Front Pocket Cabin Size Travel ProMonos · last wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Terra Softside Carry-OnCalpak · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39The Carry-On 3Away · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Carry-On Pro 2026Monos · last wk #24 1 wk in top 20
  21. #41Maxlite Air Hardside Carry-On SpinnerTravelpro · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Outline Pro SpinnerSamsonite · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Sympatico International Carry-On Expandable SpinnerBriggs & Riley · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Maxlite 5 21 Expandable SpinnerTravelpro · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Platinum Elite 21 Expandable SpinnerTravelpro · last wk #85 3 wks in top 20
  26. #4619 Degree International Expandable 4-Wheel Carry-OnTumi · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Luka Hardside Carry-On LuggageCalpak · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Chatelet Air 2.0 Carry-OnDelsey · last wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Subterra 2 Carry-On SpinnerThule · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50Freeform Hardside SpinnerSamsonite · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51July Carry-On MaxJuly · last wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Hue Mini Carry-OnCalpak · last wk #52 1 wk in top 20
  33. #53Spectra 3.0 Expandable Global Carry-OnVictorinox · last wk #54 1 wk in top 20
  34. #54Proxis Spinner Carry-OnSamsonite · last wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Carry-On Hardside Luggage With Spinner WheelsLevel8 · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Essential Cabin 2025Rimowa · last wk #29 2 wks in top 20
  37. #57Platinum Elite Expandable Carry-On RollaboardTravelpro · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58The Bigger Carry-On (Aluminum Edition)Away · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Aer Carry-On ProAER · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60The Navigator Carry-OnNomatic · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Omni PC Hardside Carry-On SpinnerSamsonite · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Maxlite Air V2 Carry-On Expandable Hardside SpinnerTravelpro · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63The Carry-On Flex 3Away · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Baseline Essential Expandable SpinnerBriggs & Riley · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Winfield 4 Carry-OnSamsonite · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Winfield 3 DLX Carry-On SpinnerSamsonite · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67The Carry-On (current version)Away · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Lite-Box Alu Carry-OnSamsonite · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Amazon Basics Expandable Hardside SpinnerAmazon Basics · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Helium Aero Carry-On Expandable SpinnerDelsey · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Cosmolite 3.0 Spinner 55Samsonite · last wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Crew Versapack Carry-On (2025)Travelpro · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Maxlite 5 21 Expandable Carry-On SpinnerTravelpro · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Winfield 4 2026Samsonite · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Alpha International Carry-OnTumi · last wk #77 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Maxlite 5 21-Inch Expandable SpinnerTravelpro · last wk #48 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Baseline Essential Carry-On UprightBriggs & Riley · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Carry-on Suitcases LuggageMonos · last wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Monos Carry-On Pro (2025)Monos · last wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Baseline Essential Carry-On (Gen 3)Briggs & Riley · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Essential 21 Carry-On Expandable SpinnerBriggs & Riley · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82The Carry-On (2023 model)Away · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Maxlite 5 Hardside Carry-On SpinnerTravelpro · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  64. #8419 Degree International Expandable 4-Wheeled Carry-OnTumi · last wk #47 9 wks in top 20
  65. #85Maxlite Air Hardside Expandable Carry-On SpinnerTravelpro · last wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Essential Cabin (Gen 4)Rimowa · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  67. #8723-Inch Pro Plus Spinner LuggageMonos · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88The Carry-On 3.0Away · last wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89The Carry-On SuitcaseAway · last wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Away The Carry-On (Classic)Away · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Away The Carry-On (2025)Away · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Essential Cabin (Latest)Rimowa · last wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Baseline Essential SpinnerBriggs & Riley · last wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Farpoint 40 Travel PackOSPREY · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Essential 22 SpinnerBriggs & Riley · last wk #97 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Essential 22 2-Wheel Carry-OnBriggs & Riley · last wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Black Hole Mini MLC 30LPatagonia · last wk #99 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Crew Classic Carry-On SpinnerTravelpro · last wk #98 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Maxlite 5 Carry-OnTravelpro · last wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Maxlite Air Expandable Carry-OnTravelpro · last wk #100 0 wks in top 20

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  1. #1up 1 place since last weekTravelproNew #1Models here: #3 Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner · #19 Platinum Elite Carry-On Hardside Spinner · +16Last week #2 · 13 weeks in top 20
  2. #2down 1 place since last weekAwayModels here: #5 The Bigger Carry-On · #6 The Carry-On · +13Last week #1 · 13 weeks in top 20
  3. #3same place as last weekMonosModels here: #1 Carry-On Pro Plus · #8 Carry-On Plus · +7Last week #3 · 13 weeks in top 20
  4. #4same place as last weekBriggs & RileyModels here: #9 Baseline Essential Carry-On Spinner · #14 Baseline Essential Carry-On Expandable Spinner · +9Last week #4 · 13 weeks in top 20
  5. #5same place as last weekSamsoniteModels here: #7 Freeform Carry-On Spinner · #12 Proxis Global Carry-On Spinner · +10Last week #5 · 13 weeks in top 20
  6. #6same place as last weekRimowaModels here: #2 Essential Cabin · #4 Original Cabin · +3Last week #6 · 13 weeks in top 20
  7. #7same place as last weekJulyModels here: #10 Carry On Light · #11 Carry On Pro · +3Last week #7 · 13 weeks in top 20
  8. #8same place as last weekTumiModels here: #26 Alpha 3 International Carry-On · #30 19 Degree International Expandable Carry-On · +3Last week #8 · 13 weeks in top 20
  9. #9same place as last weekDelseyModels here: #13 Delsey Chatelet Air 2.0 Carry-On Spinner · #48 Chatelet Air 2.0 Carry-On · +1Last week #9 · 13 weeks in top 20
  10. #10up 1 place since last weekCalpakModels here: #38 Terra Softside Carry-On · #47 Luka Hardside Carry-On Luggage · +1Last week #11 · 13 weeks in top 20
  11. #11down 1 place since last weekOSPREYModels here: #94 Farpoint 40 Travel PackLast week #10 · 13 weeks in top 20
  12. #12up 1 place since last weekPatagoniaModels here: #97 Black Hole Mini MLC 30LLast week #13 · 5 weeks in top 20
  13. #13down 1 place since last weekVictorinoxModels here: #33 Spectra 3.0 Carry-On · #53 Spectra 3.0 Expandable Global Carry-OnLast week #12 · 13 weeks in top 20
  14. #14same place as last weekEagle CreekModels here: #27 Tarmac XE 2-Wheel Carry-OnLast week #14 · 10 weeks in top 20
  15. #15same place as last weekBÉISModels here: #16 BÉIS The Carry-On RollerLast week #15 · 13 weeks in top 20
  16. #16same place as last weekLevel8Models here: #55 Carry-On Hardside Luggage With Spinner WheelsLast week #16 · 13 weeks in top 20

    Level8 products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #55 Carry-On Hardside Luggage With Spinner Wheelsbelow the top 20

    Where Level8 is strong · top 20 ?

  17. #17same place as last weekThuleModels here: #49 Subterra 2 Carry-On SpinnerLast week #17 · 11 weeks in top 20
  18. #18up 1 place since last weekAERModels here: #59 Aer Carry-On ProLast week #19 · 11 weeks in top 20
  19. #19down 1 place since last weekCarl FriedrikModels here: #24 Carl Friedrik The Carry-OnLast week #18 · 5 weeks in top 20

    Carl Friedrik products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #24 Carl Friedrik The Carry-Onbelow the top 20
  20. #20up 4 places since last weekBEISRe-entryModels here: #25 The Carry-On RollerLast week #24 · 2 weeks in top 20

    BEIS products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #25 The Carry-On Rollerbelow the top 20

    Where BEIS is strong · top 20 ?

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

  • Arlo was #20, now #23 11 weeks in the top 20
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  1. #21Hartmannlast wk #26 0 wks in top 20
  2. #22Cotopaxilast wk #22 1 wk in top 20
  3. #23Arlolast wk #20 11 wks in top 20
  4. #24Peak Designlast wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  5. #25American Touristerlast wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26Nomaticlast wk #21 2 wks in top 20
  7. #27Amazon Basicslast wk #23 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28Solgaardlast wk #29 1 wk in top 20
  9. #29Bric'slast wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30YETIlast wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Swissgearlast wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Paravellast wk #28 10 wks in top 20
  13. #33Antlerlast wk #42 5 wks in top 20
  14. #34Horizn Studioslast wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35Traveler's Choicelast wk #36 0 wks in top 20
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  17. #37The North Facelast wk #34 0 wks in top 20
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  27. #47Radenlast wk #61 0 wks in top 20
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  39. #59GoRucklast wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Heyslast wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Lipaultlast wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Vintalast wk #56 0 wks in top 20

The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10, in its own answer this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Carry-On Pro Plus7273/6
#2Essential Cabin168, well above the others13154/6
#3Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner122/6
#4Original Cabin3, well above the others14, well below the others2/6
#5The Bigger Carry-On1, well above the others7, well below the others2/6
#6The Carry-On21/6
#7Freeform Carry-On Spinner10, well below the others4, well above the others2/6
#8Carry-On Plus8, well below the others1, well above the others2/6
#9Baseline Essential Carry-On Spinner31/6
#10Carry On Light1515113/6

Further down: Grok’s #1 Away The Carry-On (2026 Edition) (#31 on this chart)Perplexity’s #1 The Bigger Carry-On 3 (#32 on this chart)ChatGPT’s #1 Platinum Elite Expandable Carry-On Rollaboard (#57 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Travelpro1561426/6
#2Away512115/6
#3Monos7214676/6
#4Briggs & Riley3453556/6
#5Samsonite934345/6
#6Rimowa16, well below the others83, well above the others2, well above the others14, well below the others5/6
#7July14, well below the others15, well below the others117, well above the others3, well above the others5/6
#8Tumi17, well below the others7, well above the others22, well below the others8, well above the others135/6
#9Delsey126, well above the others20, well below the others1020, well below the others5/6
#10Calpak13916184/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people agree with AI.

10 of the top 20 checked · No product in the top 20 fails the check, and none sits much lower with people than with the AI.

  1. Monos Carry-On PlusPasses the checkAI saysChart place#8named by 2 of 6People sayBuyers4.8/52,287 ratings
  2. July Carry On LightPasses the checkAI saysChart place#10named by 3 of 6People sayBuyers4.9/5512 ratingsVideo reviews4.2/53 videos123
  3. BÉIS The Carry-On RollerPasses the checkAI saysChart place#16named by 2 of 6People sayBuyers4.8/58,737 ratings

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Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

30 review videos · one shown per product

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The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 96 AI answers over 16 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings44,473
  • Review videos40
  • Owner threads35
  • Press outlets10
  • Recall checks17

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Carry-On Luggage”, and for how long?

    Monos Carry-On Pro Plus is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 1 of the last 13 weeks. Travelpro is the #1 brand, #1 for 7 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    8 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Away The Carry-On; it is #6 now. Among brands, 2 new names joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    10 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: none fails the check, and people place none much lower than the AI does. 3 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

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