Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack vs Kroser 17” Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack and the Kroser 17” Laptop Backpack is that the 1908 ScanSmart Backpack has TSA Approved / Friendly (Lay-flat, ScanSmart design ) while the 17” Laptop Backpack does not.

Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack Front View
Kroser Laptop Backpack
Specs Brand Swissgear Kroser
Name 1908 ScanSmart Backpack 17” Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 31.8L
Dimensions (in) 18.25 x 12 x 8 18.6 x 13.5 x 10.8
Weight (lb) 2.4 3.1
Fabric Polyester Water-Repellant Fabric
Color 2 colors and patterns Black
Warranty SwissGear 10 Year Extended Limited Warranty Kroser 30 Days Return Policy
Release Date ‎January 1, 2018 August 14, 2019
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomically contoured shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 3 zipped front pockets, 1 back pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment with media pocket Multi-compartment with several inner pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Mesh padded grab handle Sturdy top grab handle with steel cable
Loops and Attachments D-ring clip, sunglasses hook, and thumb-ring adjusters Daisy chains with carabiner hook on front panel
USB Charger Built-in USB charger
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 17" Separate laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features TSA Approved / Friendly Lay-flat, ScanSmart design
Compression Straps External side compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage attachment panel secures it to a roller bag
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airflow back panel Breathable padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective stripe accents
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper heads
RFID Blocking RFID pockets

You're currently comparing the 1908 ScanSmart Backpack by Swissgear against the 17” Laptop Backpack by Kroser .


Swissgear 's 1908 ScanSmart Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Kroser 's 17” Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack has a capacity of 31.8L (liters), weighs 2.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.25 x 12 x 8. It's made of Polyester and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Kroser 17” Laptop Backpack's capacity is with a size of 18.6 x 13.5 x 10.8 inches. Constructed from Water-Repellant Fabric it weighs 3.1 pounds and is available in Black.