Targus 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack vs Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack and the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is that the 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack has Carry-on Size Compliant (Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin) while the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack does not.

Targus 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack - Front View
Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Category Carry On Laptop
Sub Category Travel School
Capacity (L) 26L 28L
Dimensions (in) 14.17 x 6.69 x 19.29 17 x 20 x 5
Weight (lb) 2.64 2.7
Fabric Nylon
Color Black Black, Gray, Black/Gray
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 5, 2021 April 27, 2011
Rating 3.0 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Thick industrial zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 6 external pockets 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments Dedicated laptop compartment with SafePort® Sling Protection System Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, top grab handle Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley strap secures to rolling luggage
Base / Bottom Water-resistant bottom Weather-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable air mesh back Thick padded mesh back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket

You're currently comparing the 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack by Targus against the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features.

The Targus 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 2.64 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.17 x 6.69 x 19.29. It's made of and is available in Black in comparison the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 17 x 20 x 5 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in Black, Gray, Black/Gray .