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

The main difference between the Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® and the Targus 17" Groove Backpack is that the 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material) while the 17" Groove Backpack does not.

Targus Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart Front View
Targus 17" Groove Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® 17" Groove Backpack
Category Slim Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Work
Capacity (L) 17L 30L
Dimensions (in) 17.90 x 12.19 x 5.90 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50
Weight (lb) 1.6 1.54
Fabric Made from 20 Recycled Water Bottles Durable 840D nylon
Color Black Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎February 11, 2020 September 14, 2004
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with webbing pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front quick-stash pocket and 2 side pockets 5 exyernal pockets
Internal Compartments 2 main compartments for files and gear Foam padded laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable carry handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6" Padded; 17" Laptops and Under
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through trolley strap
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded

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


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