Material | Professional travel requiring durability | Industry: ABS Plastic (2mm thickness) ▲ Base: Aluminum Alloy 6061 (3mm, ASTM B221) ▲ Advanced: Aerospace-grade 7075 (4mm, MIL-A-8625) | Base 40% lighter than plastic (▲1) Advanced 50% higher impact resistance (▲2) | Base may dent slightly (▲1) Advanced cost-prohibitive (▲2) |
Portability | Frequent travel needing easy movement | Industry: Handle-only (10kg load, EN 12100) ▲ Base: 2-wheel caster (20kg, ISO 7842) ▲ Advanced: 360° silent wheels (30kg, ISO 7842) | Base doubles load capacity (▲1) Advanced smooth 360° turns (▲2) | Base wheels creak on rough surfaces (▲1) Advanced adds bulk (▲2) |
Security | High-value items needing protection | Industry: Snap closures (ASTM D3952) ▲ Base: TSA locks (ANSI/BHMA A156.13) ▲ Advanced: Biometric fingerprint (FIPS 201) | Base tamper-proof seals (▲1) Advanced eliminates key loss (▲2) | Base requires manual operation (▲1) Advanced battery dependency (▲2) |
Customization | Personalized storage needs | Industry: Fixed compartments ▲ Base: Adjustable dividers (ISO 7218) ▲ Advanced: Modular inserts + magnetic organizers | Base allows 30% more configuration (▲1) Advanced supports 50+ accessory types (▲2) | Base needs tools (▲1) Advanced inserts add cost (▲2) |
Aesthetics | Professional presentation | Industry: Matte black (RAL 9005) ▲ Base: Diamond-textured red/silver (Pantone 19-1865 TCX) ▲ Advanced: Customizable engraving | Base 40% higher visual appeal (▲1) Advanced enables brand identity (▲2) | Base patterns may fade (▲1) Advanced customization requires extra steps (▲2) |
Weight | Long-distance travel | Industry: 8kg (plastic) ▲ Base: 5.2kg (aluminum) ▲ Advanced: 3.8kg (carbon-reinforced) | Base reduces strain by 35% (▲1) Advanced cuts weight by 50% (▲2) | Base still heavy for frequent lifting (▲1) Advanced material may dent (▲2) |