Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack vs Samsonite Pro Backpack

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

Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Samsonite Pro Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Samsonite
Name 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack Pro Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 14.17 x 8.66 x 18.11
Weight (lb) 2.66 3.4
Fabric Nylon
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Rating 3.9
Price Under $100 Under $200
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 2 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files
Side Pockets 4 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Rugged carry handle Top grab handle
USB Charger Built-in USB charger
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Laptop compartment fits up to 15. 6”
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve SmartSleeve™
Base / Bottom Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Fully padded back panel
Anti Theft Features RFID Blocking RFID pockets

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


Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Samsonite 's Pro 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 Pro Backpack's capacity is with a size of 14.17 x 8.66 x 18.11 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 3.4 pounds and is available in Black.