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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/bopnm2hshc/arcido-saxon/m0gizsp8la/black-ember-citadel-r3-25/"
title: "Arcido Saxon vs Black Ember Citadel R3 25 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Arcido Saxon vs Black Ember Citadel R3 25: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/bopnm2hshc/arcido-saxon/m0gizsp8la/black-ember-citadel-r3-25/"
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# Arcido Saxon vs. Black Ember Citadel R3 25

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Arcido Saxon](https://onebag.travel/carryon/bopnm2hshc/arcido-saxon/)

by [Arcido](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Arcido)

![Front facing view of the Arcido Saxon](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620613973/carryons/Arcido_Saxon_vantom.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×33×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$119</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Arcido Saxon | Feature | Black Ember Citadel R3 25 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Kodra Nylon</td><td>421 VELOCITY CORDURA re/cor RN66</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Black Ember Citadel R3 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/m0gizsp8la/black-ember-citadel-r3-25/)

by [Black Ember](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Black Ember)

![Front facing view of the Black Ember Citadel R3 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990475/carryons/black-ember-citadel-r3-25-m0gizsp8la.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$280</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and Black Ember Citadel R3 25

-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Arcido Saxon; Top on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Arcido Saxon; Removable on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Arcido Saxon; 14in on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Arcido Saxon; 4 on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Arcido Saxon, and 0 accept only the Black Ember Citadel R3 25.

### Only the Arcido Saxon fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Arcido Saxon vs. Black Ember Citadel R3 25: which should you pack?

The **Arcido Saxon** carries the same capacity as the **Black Ember Citadel R3 25** (25L vs. 25L), while the **Arcido Saxon** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Arcido Saxon** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Saxon; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.