Samsonite Tectonic 2 Large Backpack vs Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack

The main difference between the Samsonite Tectonic 2 Large Backpack and the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is that the Tectonic 2 Large Backpack has Organizer Pocket (Front organizer pocket) while the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack does not.

Samsonite Tectonic 2 Large Backpack Front View
Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Samsonite Targus
Name Tectonic 2 Large Backpack 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 18L
Dimensions (in) 8.6 x 13.3 x 18 12.20 x 18.11 4.33
Weight (lb) 2.5 1.21
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 Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail
Zippers Nylon and metal zipper with plastic and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access 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 multiple interior pockets 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
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Separate padded laptop compartment fits up to 17" Padded; 16" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Tablet/iPad pocket Padded
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve SmartSleeve™ Trolley strap
Base / Bottom Water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airmesh panels on back Padded, contoured back

You're currently comparing the Tectonic 2 Large Backpack by Samsonite against the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack by Targus .


Samsonite 's Tectonic 2 Large 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 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" 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.