Quince vs. Away Luggage: The $270 Suitcase Bundle That Could Save You Hundreds

If you’re replacing an old suitcase set or buying luggage for the first time in years, Quince is hard to overlook. The brand offers sleek, durable polycarbonate suitcases with the features most travelers want—without the premium price attached to a well-known luggage brand.

Quince’s expandable carry-on and large checked bag cost $270 together, making the set a standout value. The bundle is also discounted by an additional $90 off the total price.

Quince vs. Away: Which Luggage Is the Better Value?

Away does not offer an equivalent bundle, but its Large Flex costs $425, while its Carry-On Flex costs $325. Together, the Away bags cost nearly twice as much as Quince’s comparable luggage.

Quince’s expandable large checked bag costs $220, and its small expandable carry-on costs $140.

How Quince and Away Luggage Compare

Both brands offer polycarbonate hardshell suitcases with similar exterior and interior dimensions, capacity, and weight. The Quince bags are slightly lighter and include many of the same useful features, including 360-degree spinner wheels, a Travel Sentry combination lock, a removable laundry bag, and a lifetime warranty.

After traveling with both sets, I found them to be equally sturdy. I was also able to fit the exact same clothes in each set. When expanded, the Quince large checked bag actually provided more space.

Similar Design, Lower Price

The designs are also remarkably similar. Once the Away emblem is removed, the suitcases are difficult to tell apart. Quince’s branding is even more minimal, with no flashy logos—a look I prefer aesthetically. The trade-off is that the bag may be harder to identify on the baggage carousel.

Both brands offer a wide variety of colors, so the choice largely comes down to personal preference. For me, the biggest difference is the price: Why pay twice as much for Away when Quince delivers a nearly identical experience for less?

Quince Luggage Has a Generous Return Policy

Quince’s value extends beyond its lower price. The luggage is significantly less expensive than comparable options from popular brands including July, Monos, Travelpro, and Briggs & Riley. Quince also gives customers 365 days to return unused products, which is more generous than the policies offered by its competitors.

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I’m already interested in Quince luggage and have my eye on its recycled nylon compression packing cubes for $46 and its Italian leather pouch travel set for $72 for my next trip.

At this point, Quince has earned a suspicious amount of trust from me.

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