Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack vs Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack

The main difference between the Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack and the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack is that the 1908 ScanSmart Backpack has Organizer Pocket (Front utility pocket with organizer) while the 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack does not.

Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack Front View
Targus 15-16_ Transpire™ Advanced Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Swissgear Targus
Name 1908 ScanSmart Backpack 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 31.8L 18L
Dimensions (in) 18.25 x 12 x 8 19.29 x 12.98 x 5.71
Weight (lb) 2.4 1.67
Fabric Polyester
Color 2 colors and patterns Black
Warranty SwissGear 10 Year Extended Limited Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎January 1, 2018 July 26, 2022
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomically contoured shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail
Zippers Metal zipper with string and plastic 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 Large main compartment with media pocket Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Mesh padded grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments D-ring clip, sunglasses hook, and thumb-ring adjusters Sunglasses loop
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 17" Dedicated, padded laptop compartment with SafePort® Sling Protection System
Tablet Sleeve 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 Lay-flat, ScanSmart design
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley strap
Base / Bottom Water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airflow back panel Padded, contoured back
Rain Cover Built-in rain cover
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden pocket with built-in rain cover

You're currently comparing the 1908 ScanSmart Backpack by Swissgear against the 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack by Targus .


Swissgear 's 1908 ScanSmart Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced 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 Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 19.29 x 12.98 x 5.71 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1.67 pounds and is available in Black.