Delsey Turenne 2.0 Carry-On Spinner.

The Gavler Review.

Delsey Turenne 2.0 Review: The Lightest Way Onto This List

The Delsey Turenne 2.0 Carry-On Spinner ranks number 8 on Gavler's Best Carry-On Luggage list with an 8.3, and it wins its spot by selling one idea harder than any other case here: weight. SmarterTravel didn't hedge — "weighing just 4.7 lbs., this carry-on is one of the lightest hardside suitcases on the market." Buy it if every ounce matters, whether that's a weight-strict budget airline or your own back. Skip it if you want a fully built-out interior with compression systems and structured organization, in which case look higher up Gavler's list.

What it is

Delsey's Turenne line has always sold one thing above everything else, and the 2.0 refresh doesn't change that formula — it sharpens it. At 4.7 pounds, it's meaningfully lighter than the Samsonite Freeform (6.5 lbs) and dramatically lighter than premium picks like the Travelpro Platinum Elite (7.8 lbs) or Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential (8.5 lbs). The shell is 100 percent virgin polycarbonate — a rigid material rather than the flexible polypropylene used on some lightweight competitors — and SmarterTravel found it "incredibly strong" despite the minimal material used to build it.

The 2.0 update adds a front pocket sized for a laptop or documents, so you can reach essentials without unzipping the full clamshell — a feature the original Turenne line lacked. Dual spinner wheels, a padded multi-height handle, an integrated TSA-approved combination lock, and a 10-year limited warranty round out a spec sheet that reads more like a mid-tier case than a budget one, at a price ($150-198) that undercuts nearly everything else on Gavler's list.

In use

SmarterTravel's testing zeroes in on exactly the trade-off this case is built around, and their assessment is a fair one: genuinely light, genuinely capable, with an interior that doesn't try to do everything. "The double spinner wheels roll super smoothly, and prevent the bag from tipping over," they noted. "The handle retracts effortlessly and is nicely padded for extra rolling comfort" — details that matter on a case this light, where cheaper competitors often cut corners on the wheels and handle to hit a weight target.

The durability question is the one buyers reasonably ask about featherweight polycarbonate, and SmarterTravel's answer is direct: "Despite the lightness, the 100 percent virgin polycarbonate is incredibly strong... Plus, the suitcase comes with a 10-year warranty, just in case something goes wrong." That combination — a rigid, tested material plus a real warranty term — is what separates the Turenne 2.0 from the flimsier end of the budget hardshell market.

Where it earns its ranking is airport math rather than feature depth. Every ounce saved on an empty case is an ounce available to pack before a budget airline's strict weight limit bites, and few hardshells in this category start as light as 4.7 pounds. That advantage compounds on multi-leg trips where you're weighed at every gate.

Strengths

• The lightest hardshell on Gavler's carry-on shortlist at 4.7 pounds, a genuine structural advantage for weight-restricted budget-airline travelers.
• 100 percent virgin polycarbonate holds up despite the minimal material used — SmarterTravel rated it "incredibly strong," not just light.
• A 10-year limited warranty on a case priced well under $200 is disproportionate coverage for the price tier.
• The new front pocket adds real quick-access utility without meaningfully compromising the featherweight build the Turenne line is known for.

The trade-offs — who should skip it

• You want a fully structured interior. The organization here is simpler than premium competitors with compression systems and dedicated compartments — the front pocket eats into interior packing space rather than adding a truly separate zone.
• You pack for long trips. The lightweight build trades off against the deeper feature set of cases like the Béis Carry-On Roller, which expands to a genuinely larger capacity.
• You want built-in tracking or a laptop-specific padded sleeve. Neither is here; the Monos Carry-On Pro is the better pick if a protected external laptop compartment matters more than raw weight.

How it compares

The closest comparison on Gavler's list is the Samsonite Freeform one rank down — both prioritize weight over premium materials, but the Freeform's flexible polypropylene shell trades rigidity for flex-under-pressure, while the Turenne 2.0's virgin polycarbonate stays firm. Against the Béis Carry-On Roller two ranks up, the trade is explicit: Béis offers roughly 61 liters expanded and a weight-limit indicator, at more than 3 pounds heavier. The Turenne 2.0's argument stays simple and consistent across every comparison on this list: nothing here starts lighter.

The Gavler verdict

An 8.3, with an 83 expert consensus and an 81 community rating. Gavler's scoreNote is precise about who this case is for: weight-obsessed and budget-airline travelers rate it highly for the featherweight build, while the simpler interior and softer feature set are why it sits mid-pack rather than at the top on pure feature comparison. For travelers who feel every ounce at the gate, that trade is exactly the right one.

Common Questions

Is the Delsey Turenne 2.0 worth it in 2026?

Yes, if weight is your top priority. It ranks eighth on Gavler's Best Carry-On Luggage list with an 8.3, and at 4.7 pounds it's the lightest hardshell on the list. SmarterTravel called it 'one of the lightest hardside suitcases on the market,' and it comes backed by a 10-year warranty at a budget-friendly price.

What's new in the Turenne 2.0 versus the original Turenne?

A front pocket that fits a laptop or documents you want to reach without opening the main clamshell — the main functional addition over the original Turenne line, without sacrificing the featherweight construction the line is known for.

Delsey Turenne 2.0 or Samsonite Freeform?

Both prioritize weight over premium materials. The Turenne 2.0 is lighter (4.7 lbs vs 6.5 lbs) and uses rigid virgin polycarbonate rather than the Freeform's flexible polypropylene, which trades some give-under-pressure for a shell SmarterTravel called 'incredibly strong' despite the minimal material.

Is the Delsey Turenne 2.0 good for budget airlines?

Yes — that's its strongest use case. Every ounce saved on an empty case is an ounce available before a budget carrier's strict weight limit kicks in, and few hardshells in this category start lighter than 4.7 pounds.