Targus 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack vs Samsonite Pro Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack and the Samsonite Pro Backpack is that the 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Pro Backpack does not.

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Samsonite Pro Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Samsonite
Name 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack Pro Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 27L
Dimensions (in) 13.19 x 5.51 x 20.08 14.17 x 8.66 x 18.11
Weight (lb) 1.8 3.4
Fabric Nylon
Color Black/Red Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Rating 3.9
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable, ergonomic shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Clamshell
External Pockets 4 external pockets 2 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Oversized internal compartment Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Reinforced top handle Top grab handle
USB Charger Built-in USB charger
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17.3 laptop Laptop compartment fits up to 15. 6”
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley strap SmartSleeve™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Fully padded back panel
Anti Theft Features RFID Blocking RFID pockets

You're currently comparing the 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack by Targus against the Pro Backpack by Samsonite .


Targus 's 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Samsonite 's Pro Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Targus 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack has a capacity of 27L (liters), weighs 1.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13.19 x 5.51 x 20.08. It's made of and is available in Black/Red in comparison the Samsonite Pro Backpack's capacity is with a size of 14.17 x 8.66 x 18.11 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 3.4 pounds and is available in Black.