Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack vs Samsonite OpenRoad Laptop Business Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack and the Samsonite OpenRoad Laptop Business Backpack is that the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the OpenRoad Laptop Business Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Samsonite OpenRoad Laptop Business Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Samsonite
Name 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack OpenRoad Laptop Business Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 7.5 x 15 x 19
Weight (lb) 2.66 3.5
Fabric Nylon and Polyester
Color Black 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Rating 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Clamshell
External Pockets 7 external pockets 3 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments Interior organization panel
Side Pockets 4 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Rugged carry handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Smart Fit padded laptop compartment fits up to 17.3"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve SmartSleeve™
Base / Bottom Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack by Targus against the OpenRoad Laptop Business Backpack by Samsonite .


Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Samsonite 's OpenRoad Laptop Business Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 2.66 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00. It's made of and is available in Black in comparison the Samsonite OpenRoad Laptop Business Backpack's capacity is with a size of 7.5 x 15 x 19 inches. Constructed from Nylon and Polyester it weighs 3.5 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.