Samsonite Avant IV Medium Business Backpack vs Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack

The main difference between the Samsonite Avant IV Medium Business Backpack and the Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack is that the Avant IV Medium Business Backpack has Lightweight (Yes) while the Rhapsody Essential Backpack does not.

Samsonite Avant IV Unisex Medium Red Business Backpacks Front View
Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Samsonite Briggs & Riley
Name Avant IV Medium Business Backpack Rhapsody Essential Backpack
Category Mens Mens
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 28.8L 15.9L
Dimensions (in) 14.17 x 9.25 x 19.29 5.51 x 11.02 x 15.94
Weight (lb) 2.3 1.54
Fabric Polyester Lightweight micro weave nylon
Color Red Black
Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee
Rating 5.0 4.7
Price Under $125 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder strap
Zippers Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket, and 1 zipped side pocket
Internal Compartments Internal organization panel Multiple interior pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organization pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden RFID blocking security pocket
RFID Blocking RFID blocking security pocket

You're currently comparing the Avant IV Medium Business Backpack by Samsonite against the Rhapsody Essential Backpack by Briggs & Riley.


Samsonite's Avant IV Medium Business Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday features while Briggs & Riley's Rhapsody Essential Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday features.

The Samsonite Avant IV Medium Business Backpack has a capacity of 28.8L (liters), weighs 2.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.17 x 9.25 x 19.29. It's made of Polyester and is available in Red in comparison the Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack's capacity is 15.9L with a size of 5.51 x 11.02 x 15.94 inches. Constructed from Lightweight micro weave nylon it weighs 1.54 pounds and is available in Black.