Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack vs Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack and the Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack is that the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls) while the Modern Utility Travel Backpack does not.

Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack - Front View
Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Samsonite
Name 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack Modern Utility Travel Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 24L
Dimensions (in) 12.75 x 18.00 x 7.50 11.42 x 6.69 x 19.69
Weight (lb) 2.06 2.0
Fabric Two-tone Polyester
Color Black Charcoal Heather
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Release Date January 4, 2019
Rating 4.2 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable sternum strap S-curve ergonomic shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Clamshell
External Pockets 5 external pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Large compartment offers excellent laptop protection Roomy main compartment with interior zipped mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top and front grab handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Padded laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Travel-friendly luggage trolley strap
Base / Bottom Rugged, weather-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air mesh back panel Padded airmesh panels on back
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden lumbar pocket
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Dedicated footwear compartment

You're currently comparing the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack by Targus against the Modern Utility Travel Backpack by Samsonite.


Targus 's 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Samsonite's Modern Utility Travel Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 2.06 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.75 x 18.00 x 7.50. It's made of and is available in Black in comparison the Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11.42 x 6.69 x 19.69 inches. Constructed from Two-tone Polyester it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Charcoal Heather.