Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® vs Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® and the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack is that the 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material) while the 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack does not.

Targus Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart Front View
Targus 15-16_ Transpire™ Advanced Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack
Category Slim Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Travel
Capacity (L) 17L 18L
Dimensions (in) 17.90 x 12.19 x 5.90 19.29 x 12.98 x 5.71
Weight (lb) 1.6 1.67
Fabric Made from 20 Recycled Water Bottles
Color Black Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎February 11, 2020 July 26, 2022
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Metal zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front quick-stash pocket and 2 side pockets 3 external pockets
Internal Compartments 2 main compartments for files and gear Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable carry handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglasses loop
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6" Dedicated, padded laptop compartment with SafePort® Sling Protection System
Tablet Sleeve Padded
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 Trolley strap
Base / Bottom Water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded, contoured back
Rain Cover Built-in rain cover
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden pocket with built-in rain cover

You're currently comparing the 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® by Targus against the 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® is a Slim backpack with Laptop features while Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® has a capacity of 17L (liters), weighs 1.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.90 x 12.19 x 5.90. It's made of Made from 20 Recycled Water Bottles and is available in Black in comparison the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 19.29 x 12.98 x 5.71 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1.67 pounds and is available in Black.