Samsonite Electronic Luggage Scale
- Luggage Scale
- 80 pounds
- pounds, ounces
- LCD
- Better rated than 56%
A straightforward hanging scale from a trusted luggage brand, useful mainly for the simple grip and name; plainer generic scales do the same job.
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How it ranks among the 18 luggage scales we track
4.6★ across 769 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
769 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 18 luggage scales we track - how the scorecard works · full luggage scales data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Updated 6 days ago. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Compact digital scale that hangs off a suitcase handle and reads weight up to 80 lbs, from Samsonite. Built for travelers who want to avoid airline overweight fees before leaving home.
This is a single-purpose gadget, not a general kitchen or postal scale: a hook and strap for lifting bags, nothing else. Samsonite's version leans on brand trust and a comfort-grip handle rather than extra features like backlighting or unit switching that some budget competitors add.
- Reads up to 80 lbs
- Comfort-grip handle
- Adjustable strap
- Compact, portable build
Who it's for
Suits fliers who pack heavy and want a quick read before check-in, especially on international routes with strict weight caps. Not for anyone who wants a scale that also handles groceries or parcels, since the strap-and-hook design only works on something with a handle.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Comfort-grip handle steadies the lift
- Adjustable strap fits varied handle shapes
- Compact enough to pack alongside the luggage it weighs
- No backlight mentioned for dim rooms
- Single weight unit only, per the listing
Performance notes
The scale reads weight through a hook attached to the bag handle; lift until the strap goes taut and hold steady for the number to settle, the same mechanism most hanging luggage scales use. Capacity tops out at 80 lbs, which covers nearly every checked bag limit airlines set.
Specifications
| Brand | Samsonite |
|---|---|
| Model | 61338-1041 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 80 pounds |
| Item Weight | 5.1 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Measurement Type | pounds, ounces |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Weigh Scale Type | Suspension Scale |
| Form Factor | Handheld |
| Part Number | 61338-1041 |
| Special Features | Power on/off function, Auto zero & off, Data lock., Blue backlight, Tape measure included (Max length 31.5\) |
| Readout Accuracy | +/- 1% |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Luggage |
| Item Type Name | Luggage Tag |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in luggage scales.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsonite Electronic Luggage ScaleThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 769 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Etekcity Luggage ScaleEtekcity | 4.7 / 5 | 71,200 | 4.8 / 5 |
| travel inspira Digital Luggage Scaletravel inspira | 4.7 / 5 | 21,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Luxebell Digital Luggage Scale Vacation Travel Essentials Accessories Gifts for Traveler…Luxebell | 4.5 / 5 | 10,600 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Longang Digital Hanging Luggage Scale with Backlit for TravelLongang | 4.7 / 5 | 8,400 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Samsonite 61338-1041
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the maximum weight the Samsonite luggage scale can read?
Listed capacity is 80 lbs, which covers the checked-bag limits most airlines enforce.
How do you use the Samsonite 61338-1041 scale?
Hook the strap around the suitcase handle and lift by the comfort-grip handle until the reading settles.
Does the Samsonite luggage scale come in other colors?
This listing is for the black, one-size version.