Samsonite Pro Backpack vs Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack

The main difference between the Samsonite Pro Backpack and the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is that the Pro Backpack has USB Charger (Built-in USB charger) while the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack does not.

Samsonite Pro Backpack Front View
Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Samsonite Targus
Name Pro Backpack 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 18L
Dimensions (in) 14.17 x 8.66 x 18.11 12.20 x 18.11 4.33
Weight (lb) 3.4 1.21
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 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 pocket and 2 side pockets 3 external pockets
Internal Compartments Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files Dedicated, padded laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglasses loop
USB Charger Built-in USB charger
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 15. 6” Padded; 16" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated padded tablet sleeve Padded
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve SmartSleeve™ Trolley strap
Base / Bottom Water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel Padded, contoured back
Anti Theft Features RFID Blocking RFID pockets

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


Samsonite 's Pro 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 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" 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.