Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack vs Targus 15" Newport Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack and the Targus 15" Newport Backpack is that the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls) while the 15" Newport Backpack does not.

Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack - Front View
Targus 15 Inch Newport Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack 15" Newport Backpack
Category Laptop Slim
Sub Category Travel Laptop
Capacity (L) 24L 15L
Dimensions (in) 12.75 x 18.00 x 7.50 11.13 x 5.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 2.06 1.4
Fabric Twill Nylon, Leatherette Accents
Color Black 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date January 4, 2019 ‎February 6, 2018
Rating 4.2 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Premium metallic hardware
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 5 external pockets Back zipped pocket, and 3 zipped front pockets
Internal Compartments Large compartment offers excellent laptop protection
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Leather top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Organizer panel in the main compartment
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Travel-friendly luggage trolley strap
Base / Bottom Rugged, weather-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air mesh back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden lumbar pocket

You're currently comparing the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack by Targus against the 15" Newport Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15" Newport Backpack is a Slim backpack with Laptop 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" Newport Backpack 's capacity is 15L with a size of 11.13 x 5.25 x 18 inches. Constructed from Twill Nylon, Leatherette Accents it weighs 1.4 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.