Targus 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack vs Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack and the Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack is that the 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-resistant material) while the 16" Compact Rolling Backpack does not.

Targus Intellect Essentials Backpack Front View
Targus Compact Rolling Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack 16" Compact Rolling Backpack
Category Laptop Rolling
Sub Category Slim Laptop
Capacity (L) 16L 29L
Dimensions (in) 12.19 x 16.72 x 5.71 13.80 x 19 x 9
Weight (lb) 0.9 4.3
Fabric Durable Polyester Polyester
Color Black Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎February 28, 2019 March 30, 2011
Rating 4.7 4.4
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable, contoured shoulder straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant material
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Clamshell
External Pockets Front quick-access pocket and side loading laptop pocket 2 front and 2 zipped side pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit laptop Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top haul handle Soft-touch neoprene carrying top handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, side-loading laptop compartment fits up to 15.6" Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Wheels & Handle Quiet dual roller wheels and retractable handle
Travel Features TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack by Targus against the 16" Compact Rolling Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Slim features while Targus 's 16" Compact Rolling Backpack is a Rolling 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 16" Compact Rolling Backpack's capacity is 29L with a size of 13.80 x 19 x 9 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 4.3 pounds and is available in Black .