Swissgear 1923 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack vs Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack

The main difference between the Swissgear 1923 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack and the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack is that the 1923 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Weather resistant material) while the 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack does not.

Swissgear 1923 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack Front View
Targus 15-16_ Transpire™ Advanced Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Swissgear Targus
Name 1923 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 31L 18L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 13 x 8.5 19.29 x 12.98 x 5.71
Weight (lb) 3.3 1.67
Fabric Durable 1200D Polyester
Color Black, Noir Satin, Rich Navy Black
Warranty Swissgear 10 Year Extended Limited Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date October 6, 2017 July 26, 2022
Rating 4.7
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomically contoured, padded shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail
Water Proof / Water Resistant Weather resistant material
Zippers Metal zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access 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 Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Reinforced, molded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Carabiner clip, daisy chains Sunglasses loop
USB Charger USB equipped charging capability
Headset Opening Headphone port
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, enhanced laptop compartment compartment holds up to 17" Dedicated, padded laptop compartment with SafePort® Sling Protection System
Tablet Sleeve Separate floating tablet 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 Padded back panel Padded, contoured back
Rain Cover Built-in rain cover
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Ventilated Back Superior back ventilation
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accents
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper heads
Hidden Pocket Hidden pocket with built-in rain cover
RFID Blocking RFID pockets

You're currently comparing the 1923 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack by Swissgear against the 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack by Targus .


Swissgear 's 1923 ScanSmart Laptop 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 1923 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 3.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18 x 13 x 8.5. It's made of Durable 1200D Polyester and is available in Black, Noir Satin, Rich Navy 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.