Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack vs Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack

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

Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack - Front View
Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel School
Capacity (L) 24L 28L
Dimensions (in) 12.75 x 18.00 x 7.50 17 x 20 x 5
Weight (lb) 2.06 2.7
Fabric Nylon
Color Black Black, Gray, Black/Gray
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date January 4, 2019 April 27, 2011
Rating 4.2 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable sternum strap Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls Thick industrial zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 5 external pockets 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments Large compartment offers excellent laptop protection Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Travel-friendly luggage trolley strap
Base / Bottom Rugged, weather-resistant base Weather-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air mesh back panel Thick padded mesh back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden lumbar pocket Anti-theft back pocket

You're currently comparing the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack by Targus against the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School 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 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 17 x 20 x 5 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in Black, Gray, Black/Gray .