Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack vs Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack and the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is that the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack has Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve (Travel-friendly luggage trolley strap) while the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack does not.

Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack - Front View
Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 24L 28L
Dimensions (in) 12.75 x 18.00 x 7.50 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00
Weight (lb) 2.06 2.66
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date January 4, 2019
Rating 4.2
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable sternum strap Padded, contoured shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 5 external pockets 7 external pockets
Internal Compartments Large compartment offers excellent laptop protection Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 4 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Rugged carry handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Padded; 16" Laptops and Under
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Travel-friendly luggage trolley strap
Base / Bottom Rugged, weather-resistant base Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air mesh back panel Padded
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden lumbar pocket

You're currently comparing the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack by Targus against the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials 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 Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.66 pounds and is available in Black.