Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack vs Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack and the Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack is that the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack has Zippers (Nylon and metal zipper with plastic and metal pulls) while the Modern Utility Travel Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack - Front View
Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Samsonite
Name 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack Modern Utility Travel Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 18L
Dimensions (in) 12.20 x 18.11 4.33 11.42 x 6.69 x 19.69
Weight (lb) 1.21 2.0
Fabric Two-tone Polyester
Color Black Charcoal Heather
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Rating 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail S-curve ergonomic shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon and metal zipper with plastic and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Clamshell
External Pockets 3 external pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Dedicated, padded laptop compartment Roomy main compartment with interior zipped mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top and front grab handles
Loops and Attachments Sunglasses loop
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Padded laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded Tablet pocket
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley strap
Base / Bottom Water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded, contoured back Padded airmesh panels on back
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Dedicated footwear compartment

You're currently comparing the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack by Targus against the Modern Utility Travel Backpack by Samsonite.


Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Samsonite's Modern Utility Travel 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 Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11.42 x 6.69 x 19.69 inches. Constructed from Two-tone Polyester it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Charcoal Heather.