Swissgear 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack vs Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack

The main difference between the Swissgear 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack and the Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack is that the 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Weather resistant material) while the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack does not.

Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Swissgear Targus
Name 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 31L 24L
Dimensions (in) 18.5 x 13.25 x 9 12.75 x 18.00 x 7.50
Weight (lb) 3.3 2.06
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 January 4, 2019
Rating 4.7 4.2
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, padded shoulder straps Adjustable sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Weather resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Splayed Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 3 zipped front pockets and 4 side pockets 5 external pockets
Internal Compartments Multi-compartment with divider pockets Large compartment offers excellent laptop protection
Side Pockets Side pockets fit water bottle and other accessories 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Rugged molded top handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, carabiner hook
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Integrated laptop compartment holds up to 17" with adjustable divider Padded; 16" Laptops and Under
Tablet Sleeve Floating tablet safe pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features TSA Approved / Friendly TSA approved
Compression Straps External side compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Travel-friendly luggage trolley strap
Base / Bottom Rugged, weather-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Heavily padded back panel Air mesh back panel
Ergonomic Ergonomically contoured straps
Ventilated Back Superior back ventilation
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper heads
Hidden Pocket Hidden lumbar pocket

You're currently comparing the 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack by Swissgear against the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack by Targus .


Swissgear 's 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15.6" Active Commuter 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 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 12.75 x 18.00 x 7.50 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.06 pounds and is available in Black.