Amazon Basics 17" Laptop Backpack vs Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Amazon Basics 17" Laptop Backpack and the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is that the 17" Laptop Backpack has Compression Straps (External side compression straps) while the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack does not.

Amazon Basics Laptop Backpack Front View
Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Specs Brand Amazon Basics Targus
Name 17" Laptop Backpack 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category School School
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 13.39 x 7 x 19.29 17 x 20 x 5
Weight (lb) 2 2.7
Fabric 100% Polyester Nylon
Color Black Black, Gray, Black/Gray
Warranty Amazon Basics Limited 1-year Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 8, 2013 April 27, 2011
Rating 4.6 4.4
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable and adjustable shoulder straps Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Thick industrial zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments Dual compartment with many inner pockets Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded sleeve that fits up to 17" laptop Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve in the front pocket Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External side compression straps
Base / Bottom Weather-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable back panel Thick padded mesh back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket

You're currently comparing the 17" Laptop Backpack by Amazon Basics against the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus .


Amazon Basics 's 17" Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features.

The Amazon Basics 17" Laptop Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13.39 x 7 x 19.29 . It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in Black in comparison the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 17 x 20 x 5 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in Black, Gray, Black/Gray .