Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack vs Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack and the Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack is that the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack has Handles (Rugged carry handle) while the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L 24L
Dimensions (in) 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 12.75 x 18.00 x 7.50
Weight (lb) 2.66 2.06
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date January 4, 2019
Rating 4.2
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps Adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 7 external pockets 5 external pockets
Internal Compartments Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments Large compartment offers excellent laptop protection
Side Pockets 4 side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Rugged carry handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Padded; 16" Laptops and Under
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Travel-friendly luggage trolley strap
Base / Bottom Durable, water-resistant base Rugged, weather-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Air mesh back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden lumbar pocket

You're currently comparing the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack by Targus against the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15.6" Active Commuter 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 Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 12.75 x 18.00 x 7.50 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.06 pounds and is available in Black.