Founded in 2015, Away became the darling of minimalist travelers. Their matte polycarbonate suitcases took over Instagram feeds with clean lines, buzzy colors, and pop-up stores in LA, NYC, and beyond. They're all about sleek aesthetics, optional built-in batteries, and a “buy once, travel forever” vibe.

Best known for: stylish hardshell carry-ons, simple interiors, compression panels, and a solid brand presence.

While Away was refining the shell, NOBL was reinventing the whole category. This isn’t about making luggage prettier — it’s about making luggage smarter. With design choices that feel purpose-built for how people actually move through airports, security lines, Airbnbs, and uneven sidewalks, NOBL isn’t just competing — it’s creating something new.

Best known for: building function-first luggage with features you didn’t even know you needed — until you use them once.

I brought the Away Carry-On on a weekend work trip to Miami. I’d packed light (or so I thought), but when I tried to squeeze in a last-minute pair of sandals and a toiletry bag, the zipper pushed back — hard. Getting my laptop out at TSA? I had to unzip the whole thing on the floor.

Two weeks later, I tested the NOBL All-in-One Carry-On on a longer trip to Lisbon. Right away, the game changed. The front pocket let me slide out my laptop in seconds, and the modular compartments meant every charger, AirPod, and mini serum had a place — no packing cubes needed.

It wasn’t just “organized.” It was intuitive. Smart. Inventive.

And it moved through the world like it had been engineered with travelers in mind — because it had.

🧳 My take: With Away, I felt like I had to make it work. With NOBL, everything already had a place. It’s like someone who actually travels designed it.

Let’s look at what you get for your money — side by side.

💡 Bottom Line: NOBL gives you 3x the features for basically the same price.
These aren’t gimmicks — they’re real-world tools that save time, space, and stress

I baby my luggage. But travel — especially international — doesn’t care.

After two checked trips with Away, my case had surface scratches and the zipper started sticking. It still worked, but felt… fragile.

NOBL, on the other hand, has seen cobblestones, overhead bins, subway stairs, and two airport spills. Still looks brand new. That’s probably due to the aluminum frame and more impact-resistant materials.

Verdict: NOBL takes the hit, literally. It’s built like a tank — but doesn’t feel like one.

At first glance, the prices seem similar:

• Away Carry-On Pro: $275
• NOBL All-in-One Carry-On: $279

But what you get is radically different. Away offers sleek looks and 3 core features. NOBL gives you 10 features designed to solve real travel problems.

Away is beautiful — but you’re paying for design and brand.NOBL is beautifully engineered — and you're paying for actual value

This isn’t about which suitcase is prettier. It’s about which one is actually built to make your travel better.

Away is clean, trendy, and totally fine. But NOBL is visionary. It’s for people who want their luggage to think ahead, not just look good.

Whether it’s breezing through TSA with a zipperless laptop slot, charging your phone at the gate, or rolling across cobblestone streets with locked wheels and a coffee in your cupholder — NOBL simply works smarter.

After trying both? I’ll never go back.