Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack vs Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack

The main difference between the Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack and the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is that the Modern Utility Travel Backpack has Compression Straps (Internal compression straps) while the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack does not.

Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack Front View
Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Samsonite Targus
Name Modern Utility Travel Backpack 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 18L
Dimensions (in) 11.42 x 6.69 x 19.69 12.20 x 18.11 4.33
Weight (lb) 2.0 1.21
Fabric Two-tone Polyester
Color Charcoal Heather Black
Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps S-curve ergonomic shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail
Zippers Nylon and metal zipper with plastic and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 3 external pockets
Internal Compartments Roomy main compartment with interior zipped mesh pockets Dedicated, padded laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top and front grab handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglasses loop
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 17" Padded; 16" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket Padded
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley strap
Base / Bottom Water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airmesh panels on back Padded, contoured back
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Dedicated footwear compartment

You're currently comparing the Modern Utility Travel Backpack by Samsonite against the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack by Targus .


Samsonite's Modern Utility Travel Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.42 x 6.69 x 19.69. It's made of Two-tone Polyester and is available in Charcoal Heather in comparison the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 12.20 x 18.11 4.33 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1.21 pounds and is available in Black.