Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack vs NOMATIC Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack and the NOMATIC Backpack is that the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack - Front View
NOMATIC Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus NOMATIC
Name 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 18L 20L
Dimensions (in) 12.20 x 18.11 4.33 19 x 13 x 5.75
Weight (lb) 1.21 4
Fabric Face coated nylon and polyester materials
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable/Water-Resistant
Zippers Nylon and metal zipper with plastic and metal pulls YKK + Zoom zippers with hypalon zipper pullers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 3 external pockets 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Dedicated, padded laptop compartment Laptop Sleeve, Tech Organization, Secret AirTag/Passport Pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglasses loop
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded Padded
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley strap
Base / Bottom Water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded, contoured back Foam padded back panel

You're currently comparing the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack by Targus against the Backpack by NOMATIC.


Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while NOMATIC's Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs 1.21 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.20 x 18.11 4.33. It's made of and is available in Black in comparison the NOMATIC Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 19 x 13 x 5.75 inches. Constructed from Face coated nylon and polyester materials it weighs 4 pounds and is available in Black.