although it is 1" difference, it stands over my 28".  I packed it up and not crammed packed, and it weighed 50 lbs.
travels well.  I have had past issues about wheels.
on this, the wheels are pretty tucked on the inside.
that helps with handlers throwing luggage around and NOT losing your wheels.
I do have a luggage repair shop and they wonder why they haven't seen me LOL
I have also 3 of the 28" and I am very pleased with all.
I traded in a 9 lb suitcase for this so I've gained "weight" to carry !!
I find that I can get everything I need in this one suitcase without paying for a 2nd.
this just makes traveling so much easier !!  I've been globetrotting for over 45 years now and been through a lot of suitcases.
I would recommend buying another, but I've done that THREE times now !!
love it.
and ENJOY !!