Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack vs Targus 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack and the Targus 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack is that the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack has Zippers (Nylon and metal zipper with plastic and metal pulls) while the 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack - Front View
Targus Intellect Essentials Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Slim
Capacity (L) 18L 16L
Dimensions (in) 12.20 x 18.11 4.33 12.19 x 16.72 x 5.71
Weight (lb) 1.21 0.9
Fabric Durable Polyester
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎February 28, 2019
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail Adjustable, contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-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 Front quick-access pocket and side loading laptop pocket
Internal Compartments Dedicated, padded laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pocket can fit laptop
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top haul handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglasses loop
Lightweight Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Dedicated, side-loading laptop compartment fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 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 Air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack by Targus against the 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Slim 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 Targus 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 12.19 x 16.72 x 5.71 inches. Constructed from Durable Polyester it weighs 0.9 pounds and is available in Black.