Swissgear 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack vs Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack

The main difference between the Swissgear 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack and the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is that the 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Weather resistant material) while the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Swissgear Targus
Name 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 31L 18L
Dimensions (in) 18.5 x 13.25 x 9 12.20 x 18.11 4.33
Weight (lb) 3.3 1.21
Fabric Durable 1200D Ballistic Polyester Fabric
Color 6 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Swissgear 10 Year Extended Limited Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 26, 2013
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, padded shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail
Water Proof / Water Resistant Weather resistant material
Zippers Nylon and metal zipper with plastic and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Splayed Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 3 zipped front pockets and 4 side pockets 3 external pockets
Internal Compartments Multi-compartment with divider pockets Dedicated, padded laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets fit water bottle and other accessories 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Rugged molded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, carabiner hook Sunglasses loop
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Integrated laptop compartment holds up to 17" with adjustable divider Padded; 16" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Floating tablet safe pocket Padded
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
TSA Approved / Friendly TSA approved
Compression Straps External side compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley strap
Base / Bottom Water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Heavily padded back panel Padded, contoured back
Ergonomic Ergonomically contoured straps
Ventilated Back Superior back ventilation
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper heads

You're currently comparing the 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack by Swissgear against the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack by Targus .


Swissgear 's 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Swissgear 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 3.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.5 x 13.25 x 9 . It's made of Durable 1200D Ballistic Polyester Fabric and is available in 6 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.