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.
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 |
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.
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