Samsonite Tectonic 2 Large Backpack vs Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack

The main difference between the Samsonite Tectonic 2 Large Backpack and the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is that the Tectonic 2 Large Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Tablet/iPad pocket) while the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack does not.

Samsonite Tectonic 2 Large Backpack Front View
Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Samsonite Targus
Name Tectonic 2 Large Backpack 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 8.6 x 13.3 x 18 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00
Weight (lb) 2.5 2.66
Fabric 1680D Polyester
Color 2 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured dual density shoulder straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 7 external pockets
Internal Compartments Roomy main compartment with multiple interior pockets 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
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Separate padded laptop compartment fits up to 17" Padded; 16" Laptops and Under
Tablet Sleeve Tablet/iPad pocket
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve SmartSleeve™
Base / Bottom Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airmesh panels on back Padded

You're currently comparing the Tectonic 2 Large Backpack by Samsonite against the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack by Targus .


Samsonite 's Tectonic 2 Large 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 Tectonic 2 Large Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 8.6 x 13.3 x 18. It's made of 1680D Polyester and is available in 2 colors and patterns 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.