Oakley Icon Backpack vs Targus 16" Groove Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Oakley Icon Backpack and the Targus 16" Groove Laptop Backpack is that the Icon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap) while the 16" Groove Laptop Backpack does not.

Oakley Icon Backpack Front Vieww
Targus 16" Groove Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Oakley Targus
Name Icon Backpack 16" Groove Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Everyday
Capacity (L) 24L 26L
Dimensions (in) 36 x 18 x 45 15.00 x 18.00 x 7.00
Weight (lb) 2.45 1.58
Fabric Tough Cordura Fabric
Color Dull Onyx Black
Warranty Oakley 1 Year Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 17, 2003
Rating 4.0 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Anatomically padded shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with webbing pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 front pockets, 1 top zipped pocket and 2 side zipped pockets 5 external pockets
Internal Compartments Roomy interior with open panel pockets Foam padded laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Ergonomic handgrip Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits up to a 17” laptop Padded; 16" Laptops and Under
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Rubberized bottom panel Durable PVC bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded
Load Lifters Yes

You're currently comparing the Icon Backpack by Oakley against the 16" Groove Laptop Backpack by Targus .


Oakley 's Icon Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 16" Groove Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The Oakley Icon Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 2.45 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 36 x 18 x 45. It's made of Tough Cordura Fabric and is available in Dull Onyx in comparison the Targus 16" Groove Laptop Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 15.00 x 18.00 x 7.00 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1.58 pounds and is available in Black.