Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® vs Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® and the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is that the 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® has Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve (Luggage pass-through trolley strap) while the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack does not.

Targus Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart Front View
Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Category Slim Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 17L 28L
Dimensions (in) 17.90 x 12.19 x 5.90 17 x 20 x 5
Weight (lb) 1.6 2.7
Fabric Made from 20 Recycled Water Bottles Nylon
Color Black Black, Gray, Black/Gray
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎February 11, 2020 April 27, 2011
Rating 4.7 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic shoulder straps Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material Water resistant material
Zippers Thick industrial zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front quick-stash pocket and 2 side pockets 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments 2 main compartments for files and gear Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable carry handle Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6" 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 Luggage pass-through trolley strap
Base / Bottom Weather-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Thick padded mesh back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket

You're currently comparing the 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® by Targus against the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® is a Slim backpack with Laptop features while Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School 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 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 .