Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack vs Targus 15" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack and the Targus 15" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack is that the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack has Side Pockets (4 side pockets) while the 15" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Targus 15" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack 15" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Slim
Capacity (L) 28L 12L
Dimensions (in) 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 11.22 x 17.90 x 3.15
Weight (lb) 2.66 1.23
Fabric High-density water-repellent twill nylon and leatherette accents
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 1, 2020
Rating 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps Hideaway, adjustable shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with leather pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 7 external pockets 2 external pockets
Internal Compartments Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments Single compartment with padded laptop cradle
Side Pockets 4 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Rugged carry handle Comfortable top carry handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Padded; 15" laptop
Travel Features Base / Bottom Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden back panel pocket

You're currently comparing the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack by Targus against the 15" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Slim 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" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack's capacity is 12L with a size of 11.22 x 17.90 x 3.15 inches. Constructed from High-density water-repellent twill nylon and leatherette accents it weighs 1.23 pounds and is available in Black.