Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack vs Targus 17" Groove Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack and the Targus 17" Groove Backpack is that the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Sunglasses loop) while the 17" Groove Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack - Front View
Targus 17" Groove Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack 17" Groove Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Work
Capacity (L) 18L 30L
Dimensions (in) 12.20 x 18.11 4.33 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50
Weight (lb) 1.21 1.54
Fabric Durable 840D nylon
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 14, 2004
Rating 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail J shape - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon and metal zipper with plastic and metal pulls Nylon zipper with webbing pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 3 external pockets 5 exyernal pockets
Internal Compartments Dedicated, padded laptop compartment Foam padded laptop compartment
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; 17" Laptops and Under
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 Padded

You're currently comparing the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack by Targus against the 17" Groove Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 17" Groove Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work 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 17" Groove Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50 inches. Constructed from Durable 840D nylon it weighs 1.54 pounds and is available in Black.