Targus 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack vs Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart®

The main difference between the Targus 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack and the Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® is that the 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack has Lightweight (Yes) while the 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® does not.

Targus Intellect Essentials Backpack Front View
Targus Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart®
Category Laptop Slim
Sub Category Slim Laptop
Capacity (L) 16L 17L
Dimensions (in) 12.19 x 16.72 x 5.71 17.90 x 12.19 x 5.90
Weight (lb) 0.9 1.6
Fabric Durable Polyester Made from 20 Recycled Water Bottles
Color Black Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎February 28, 2019 ‎February 11, 2020
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable, contoured shoulder straps Ergonomic shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant material Water resistant material
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front quick-access pocket and side loading laptop pocket Front quick-stash pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments 2 main compartments for files and gear
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit laptop Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top haul handle Comfortable carry handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, side-loading laptop compartment fits up to 15.6" Dedicated padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6"
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through trolley strap
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air mesh back panel Padded back panel

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


Targus 's 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Slim features while Targus 's 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® is a Slim backpack with Laptop features.

The Targus 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 0.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.19 x 16.72 x 5.71. It's made of Durable Polyester and is available in Black in comparison the Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart®'s capacity is 17L with a size of 17.90 x 12.19 x 5.90 inches. Constructed from Made from 20 Recycled Water Bottles it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in Black.