Targus 15.6" Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart® Backpack vs Targus 17" Groove Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15.6" Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart® Backpack and the Targus 17" Groove Backpack is that the 15.6" Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart® Backpack has Carry-on Size Compliant (Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin) while the 17" Groove Backpack does not.

Targus 15.6" Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart® Backpack - Front View
Targus 17" Groove Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15.6" Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart® Backpack 17" Groove Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Work
Capacity (L) 20L 30L
Dimensions (in) 19.69 x 12.01 x 5.30 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50
Weight (lb) 2.31 1.54
Fabric Made from 26 recycled water bottles Durable 840D nylon
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 14, 2004
Rating 4.4 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with webbing pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 4 external pockets 5 exyernal pockets
Internal Compartments Dedicated padded laptop compartment Foam padded laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable carry handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Padded; 17" Laptops and Under
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through trolley strap
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the 15.6" Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart® Backpack by Targus against the 17" Groove Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15.6" Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart® Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 17" Groove Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features.

The Targus 15.6" Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart® Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 2.31 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.69 x 12.01 x 5.30. It's made of Made from 26 recycled water bottles and is available in Black in comparison the Targus 17" Groove Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50 inches. Constructed from Durable 840D nylon it weighs 1.54 pounds and is available in Black.