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.
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 |
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 .
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