Review of the Victorinox Spectra 3.0 Expandable Large Case.

Review of the Victorinox Spectra 3.0 Expandable Large Case. 

With travel for work and play once again coming to the forefront, luggage must be ready to meet the demands of the modern world and take on the challenges faced by tech-savvy consumers. The new Victorinox Spectra 3.0 luggage range, which uses Sony components and built-in charging features, seems to do just that.
I don't usually review luggage, but I couldn't resist the appeal of Victorinox's new offering, especially their new luggage in red, especially since it is one of the few luggage brands that has a built-in phone and laptop charger.

A trip to Geneva for Watches Day was the perfect opportunity to test this luggage, which comes in several sizes.I chose the Spectra 3.0 large suitcase where the travel luggage comes with a built-in charger, which came in very handy when my flight from Prague was delayed.

What does this have to do with Sony?

The first thing you'll notice about this luggage is that it's remarkably lightweight without losing any of its durability, it's also extremely flexible so much so that the manufacture has built in straps that provide a high level of functionality when you want to keep the top half of the luggage in place. That's because 65% of the construction of the new Spectra 3.0 luggage is a material called SORPLAS, which is a high-performance recycled polycarbonate manufactured by Sony, the same company that makes TVs, projectors and headphones.

The large suitcase I took on Watch Day was oblong in size and a really good feature was the bags supplied with the large luggage that allow you to pack shirts, sweaters and other essentials for the trip in them, which is remarkable as they provide a considerable amount of extra space. I even packed my shoes in one of these bags and it made a big difference.
A truly exceptional feature came with the walk-on, which has built-in device charging capability.
However, you have to provide the battery yourself. Inside the case, there is a small pocket with a cable that connects to an external USB C connector on the side of the luggage.

After arriving in Geneva, I discovered that my Samsung smartphone would not charge during the flight, and with a two-hour delay, I headed to the SWISS AIR lounge, where I discovered that there was hardly any space next to the charging port. So I did the next best thing, I charged my smartphone and laptop using the new charging feature built into the new Spectra 3.0. It worked like a charm and allowed me to charge my smartphone and work on my laptop.The charger I used delivers 20,000 mAh of power, which equates to about 78 hours of additional battery life. But don't forget to recharge the powerbank when you get to your hotel or anywhere else.

I liked the red color of the luggage, which was commented on by the staff at the Hotel d'Allèves in Geneva. One person even asked me on the way home where I bought the luggage. This luggage is not cheap, but neither are the premium smartphones.

Verdict:
After many years of working from business trips, one thing one appreciates is good luggage, especially luggage that is specifically designed for heavy travel.
The new Spectra 3.0 luggage range from Victorinox has what it takes, functionality, good design plus the ability to charge the device when the battery level drops.

Pluses:

The Spectra Spectra 23 is equipped with a special device that is convenient for carrying things:
This luggage has everything you need, it's lightweight to get you on the road, and you can pack a lot of stuff in it without overloading yourself. This leaves you room for shopping during your trip.

Disadvantages:
The downside is that the Victorinox should dispense cleaning fluid to wipe up scuffs after a long trip.
The material is very durable, but it does attract impact marks from other luggage or when loading on and off the plane, and I would hate to use the wrong chemical cleaner as it could affect the color.

© Ignatius Jacques Reilly