I have tried and tested enough cabin suitcases to know what I actually want from one. There needs to be enough room for my clothes, my laptop and all the chargers that somehow multiply every time I travel. The wheels need to behave themselves at the airport, and the suitcase should fit into the cabin without giving me a nasty surprise at the gate.
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I tested Assembly’s Rover Pro 20 inch across four flights, including a rather rushed terminal change, while the Eume Overnighter Pro 18 inch stayed in rotation for around two months. I managed to fit my 15.6-inch laptop, laptop charger, iPad, iPad charger and mouse into it at the same time. Destination Buzz: Planning a Switzerland train holiday in 2026?
Because of its external size, on my Air India flight, I was asked to check it in. Because one of the main reasons I want a cabin suitcase is to avoid checking in my work gear, that matters to me. Both are good-looking, feature-packed suitcases, but they are aimed at very different kinds of travel. Assembly is built around work trips and organisation. Eume is compact, stylish and much more suited to quick getaways. The Eume Overnighter Pro in Mocha White is a completely different story. The dual-tone detailing, bright yellow lining and polished hardware give it a much more fashion-forward look. This was the suitcase people commented on. I had people asking about it at the airport, which does not happen often with luggage. So, visually, I would put Assembly in the work trip category and Eume firmly in the stylish weekend trip category. The front compartment is probably my favourite thing about the Assembly. That is a lot of work gear in one compartment, and I liked not having to dig through my clothes every time I needed something. There is another practical advantage here. The front tech compartment is part of the suitcase’s locking system, so I could keep my work gear together and secured when I was in my hotel room. The Eume has a good front compartment too. It has space for a laptop and smaller pockets for things you want to grab quickly. I liked the easy access, especially when moving through the airport. But there is one thing I would not ignore. The front laptop zipper does not have a lot of depth in terms of space. If I am carrying a laptop with a fat charger on a longer trip, that is something I would want to know before buying. Both cases have charging ports, with Assembly offering USB and Type-C and Eume offering a built-in USB port. I see these as nice extras rather than the main reason to buy either suitcase. Despite being sold as a cabin suitcase, the Rover Pro’s dimensions can be an issue with stricter airline checks. The front compartment adds useful storage, but it also adds bulk. Here’s what to know about the Grand Train Tour
