Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack vs Swissgear 1923 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack and the Swissgear 1923 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack is that the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack has Zippers (Nylon and metal zipper with plastic and metal pulls) while the 1923 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack - Front View
Swissgear 1923 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Swissgear
Name 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack 1923 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 18L 31L
Dimensions (in) 12.20 x 18.11 4.33 18 x 13 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 1.21 3.3
Fabric Durable 1200D Polyester
Color Black Black, Noir Satin, Rich Navy
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Swissgear 10 Year Extended Limited Warranty
Release Date October 6, 2017
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail Ergonomically contoured, padded shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Weather resistant material
Zippers Nylon and metal zipper with plastic and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 external pockets 3 zipped front pockets and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments Dedicated, padded laptop compartment Multi-compartment with divider pockets
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Reinforced, molded top handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglasses loop Carabiner clip, daisy chains
USB Charger USB equipped charging capability
Headset Opening Headphone port
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Dedicated, enhanced laptop compartment compartment holds up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded Separate floating 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
TSA Approved / Friendly TSA approved
Compression Straps External side compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley strap
Base / Bottom Water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded, contoured back Padded back panel
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Ventilated Back Superior back ventilation
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accents
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper heads
RFID Blocking RFID pockets

You're currently comparing the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack by Targus against the 1923 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack by Swissgear .


Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Swissgear 's 1923 ScanSmart Laptop 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 Swissgear 1923 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 18 x 13 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from Durable 1200D Polyester it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in Black, Noir Satin, Rich Navy .