Samsonite Pro Backpack vs Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack

The main difference between the Samsonite Pro Backpack and the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is that the Pro Backpack has USB Charger (Built-in USB charger) while the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack does not.

Samsonite Pro Backpack Front View
Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Samsonite Targus
Name Pro Backpack 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 14.17 x 8.66 x 18.11 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00
Weight (lb) 3.4 2.66
Fabric Nylon
Color Black Black
Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 3.9
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 7 external pockets
Internal Compartments Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 4 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Rugged carry handle
USB Charger Built-in USB charger
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 15. 6” Padded; 16" Laptops and Under
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve SmartSleeve™
Base / Bottom Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel Padded
Anti Theft Features RFID Blocking RFID pockets

You're currently comparing the Pro Backpack by Samsonite against the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack by Targus .


Samsonite 's Pro Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Samsonite Pro Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 3.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.17 x 8.66 x 18.11. It's made of Nylon and is available in Black in comparison the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.66 pounds and is available in Black.