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

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

Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack - Front View
Targus Compact Rolling Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack 16" Compact Rolling Backpack
Category Laptop Rolling
Sub Category Travel Laptop
Capacity (L) 18L 29L
Dimensions (in) 12.20 x 18.11 4.33 13.80 x 19 x 9
Weight (lb) 1.21 4.3
Fabric Polyester
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date March 30, 2011
Rating 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail Padded adjustable 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 front and 2 zipped side pockets
Internal Compartments Dedicated, padded laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Soft-touch neoprene carrying top handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglasses loop
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Padded Padded tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Wheels & Handle Quiet dual roller wheels and retractable handle
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley strap
Base / Bottom Water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded, contoured back

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


Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 16" Compact Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Laptop 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 16" Compact Rolling Backpack's capacity is 29L with a size of 13.80 x 19 x 9 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 4.3 pounds and is available in Black .