Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack vs Samsonite Pro Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack and the Samsonite Pro Backpack is that the 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack has Zippers (Metal zipper with string and plastic pulls) while the Pro Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16_ Transpire™ Advanced Backpack - Front View
Samsonite Pro Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Samsonite
Name 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack Pro Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 18L
Dimensions (in) 19.29 x 12.98 x 5.71 14.17 x 8.66 x 18.11
Weight (lb) 1.67 3.4
Fabric Nylon
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Release Date July 26, 2022
Rating 3.9
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail Padded shoulder straps
Zippers Metal zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Clamshell
External Pockets 3 external pockets 2 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglasses loop
USB Charger Built-in USB charger
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, padded laptop compartment with SafePort® Sling Protection System Laptop compartment fits up to 15. 6”
Tablet Sleeve Padded Dedicated padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley strap SmartSleeve™
Base / Bottom Water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded, contoured back Fully padded back panel
Rain Cover Built-in rain cover
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden pocket with built-in rain cover
RFID Blocking RFID pockets

You're currently comparing the 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack by Targus against the Pro Backpack by Samsonite .


Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Samsonite 's Pro Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs 1.67 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.29 x 12.98 x 5.71. 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.