Béis luggage review: Is Shay Mitchell's brand worth it?

You've probably noticed Béis, or at least its bestselling luggage , top-rated carry-ons and sleek sets in a range of pretty shades on your social feeds and on the baggage carousel at the airport. Béis launched in 2018 with a focus on making affordable luggage that felt more thoughtful and more fun to use than the standard black suitcases most of us settle for. The brand was cofounded by actress Shay Mitchell , best known for her role on Pretty Little Liars , who drew on her own frequent travel schedule to help shape pieces that balance style with real-world practicality.

The brand is best known for its hard-shell roller bags , which combine a stylish design with genuinely practical features, like smooth spinner wheels, well-organized interiors and even a built-in luggage scale discreetly integrated into the handle (a small detail that's surprisingly useful). Launched in January 2026, the Pro Collection is a more rugged, utility-focused line designed with men in mind. Across both collections, the emphasis remains the same: luggage that's stylish, functional and attainable.

But can a suitcase actually make you look forward to packing? I got my hands on four of its roller bags — the Small Carry-On , the Carry-On , the Medium Check-In and the Large Check-In — for a proper Béis luggage review. My goal was to see over the course of a month and multiple weekend trips, packing, unpacking and repacking, if Béis luggage was actually worth it.

How we tested Béis luggage

Over several weeks, I tested four Béis roller bags, packing, unpacking and repacking for multiple weekend jaunts for my family of six to see exactly how much each could hold, lifted them in and out of the car and rolled each one around my house to mimic airport navigation. 

I leaned on feedback from other editors who have used the luggage, combining our experiences to get a full picture of how the bags perform in different scenarios. We focused on the details that matter most for real-world use: durability of the shell and zippers, ease of maneuvering with 360-degree spinner wheels, interior layout and storage flexibility, how intuitive the compartments were and how each bag handled different packing loads. Through this testing, I paid attention to the small things that can make a big difference — whether the zippers are smooth, if pockets are genuinely useful for things like shoes or dirty laundry and whether rolling a fully packed bag felt effortless or like a workout. 

Our expert testing team also got their hands on a Béis Carry-On unit, which they put through our rigorous, standardized suitcase testing . This involves measuring, weighing, packing, lifting and maneuvering the fully-packed bag through a cone obstacle course over different types of flooring. They tested it for stability by comparing how it felt with and without a weekender bag on top as well as putting it through an unassisted trajectory test and even dropping it down two flights of steps to test its durability.

Our honest Béis luggage review

We reviewed all sizes of Béis luggage, and while there are differences we'll get into below, let's start with what they all have in common.

Design

The exterior is a durable, hard-sided polycarbonate shellwith Béis' signature 3D stripe design and vegan leather trim. Aesthetically, I like it. It comes in pretty colors and feels polished without being flashy. The subtle texture also helps disguise scuffs better than a totally smooth shell, though they still show wear eventually (especially lighter colors like pink).

They have a butterfly, lay-flat interior design, which makes packing and unpacking genuinely easier than traditional clamshell suitcases. Instead of one deep side where everything collapses when you open it, both halves feel usable and organized. I found to be especially helpful when trying to keep clean and dirty clothes separate.

Interior organization is identical across the rollers,just scaled up by size. Each bag has a U-zip compression flap that is genuinely effective at keeping clothes in place and maximizing space, especially when you're trying to squeeze in one last outfit. The zip and frosted pockets are useful for smaller items like underwear, accessories or laundry bags, and the zip pouch for valuables is a nice touch, though not something I relied on heavily.

Features

Every Béis roller has nylon zippers, metal hardware and a built-in TSA lock. The zippers moved nicely even when the bags were packed pretty full, earning a 4/5 for running smoothly without snagging. We found the regular zipper pull to be a little annoying to use but the expansion zipper pull was much better, earning a 4/5 overall. The TSA lock feels solid and easy to use, not flimsy or overly complicated.

The 360-degree spinner wheels are the same across sizes and they roll well.I dragged these across hardwood floors, tile, uneven sidewalks and parking lots, and they handled all of it without wobbling. They're not whisper-quiet, but they glide easily and don't require much effort, even when the larger bags are fully loaded.

The telescoping handle, though slightly rickety, locks into place securelyand never collapsed on me during testing, but I would have liked more locking height options. The Carry-On has three height options and testers noted that they felt like the bag needed a fourth. I especially felt this way with the Large Check-In. The handle felt a bit short and stumpy relative to the bag's overall size. It still works fine, but taller travelers may notice the difference.

Every bag has a built-in luggage scale, which is quietly one of the most useful features. It's integrated into the handle and works as a visual indicator rather than giving an exact number — when you lift the bag, the scale turns red if it's over 50 pounds. It's a simple check, but surprisingly helpful while packing, especially if you're trying to avoid surprise overweight fees at the airport. Although it's part of both carry-on and checked suitcases, it's obviously more useful for checked luggage that has a 50-pound weight limit rather than carry-ons that usually need to be 15-35 pounds, depending on the airline.

Each bag also features a retractable bag attachment tab on the top of the suitcase that can be pulled out, wrapped around the straps of any bag up to 15 pounds and snapped back into place. This handy feature can hold purses or shopping bags, freeing up your hands as you travel.

Maneuverability

Testers put the Béis Carry-On through a series of maneuverability tests(more information on how we test luggage here ) that involved an obstacle course and various kinds of flooring. They noted that the bag moved and turned easily in all directions, and it transitioned well onto thick carpets, earning a 4/5 for overall maneuverability. They also put a weekender bag on top of the carry-on and ran it through the obstacle course a second time, noting that the bag felt very well-balanced and didn't become top-heavy at all despite the additional bulk.

Next came the trajectory and stability tests.Testers pushed the Carry-On down a 10-foot path unassisted to see whether the wheels maintained their initial trajectory and self-corrected if necessary. While many suitcases we tested had a tendency to pull hard to the left or right, or to not even complete the 10-foot path, the Béis bag passed with flying colors, earning perfect 5/5s for traveling in a straight line the entire length of the course while staying upright.

The only minor critiqueour testers noted is that the wheels, though quiet on a hardwood floor, tended to rattle and make noise when rolled across carpet. The wheels earned 3/5 for noise and quality.

Béis luggage differences

Our final takeaway: Is Béis luggage worth it?

Overall, I think Béis delivers good value for the style and functionality they offer. These bags aren't bargain-basement; they sit solidly in the mid-tier — more expensive than AmazonBasics or Samsonite's entry-level lines, but noticeably cheaper than premium brands like Rimowa or Tumi. The hard-shell rollers feel more refined than a lot of mid-tier luggage I've tried. Not ultra-luxury, but clearly more thoughtful than the generic black suitcase most of us end up with.

The main tradeoff is durability. The hard shell feels a little flimsy compared with something like July's Trunk or other high-end rollers, and handles feel a bit short on the larger bags. If you're traveling multiple times a month, doing heavy-duty trips or need more technical gear for rugged conditions, you might notice the difference.

Béis is clearly designed for casual to semi-frequent travelers and style-minded packers — anyone who wants luggage that looks great and is genuinely enjoyable to use. In my experience, the Carry-On and Medium Check-In are the standouts. The built-in luggage scale is a surprisingly handy perk for the larger bag, although it only indicates over/under 50 pounds, which isn't the most useful for a carry-on. Plus, the TSA locks are easy to use, and the bags roll smoothly. Those two bags are also the most appropriately-sized and versatile in the lineup, working well for weekend trips, family vacations or extended travel. 

If I had to recommend just one piece from the lineup, it would be the Carry-On Roller. It hits the sweet spot for most travelers — roomy yet manageable, thoughtfully organized and polished enough to feel like a step above standard carry-on luggage. For most travelers — from business overnights to families on vacation — Béis nails a balanced mix of style, organization and usability without feeling like a total splurge.