The main difference between the Targus 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack and the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is that the 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack has Lightweight (Yes) while the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Targus | Targus |
Name | 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack | 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Slim | School | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 28L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12.19 x 16.72 x 5.71 | 17 x 20 x 5 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.9 | 2.7 | |
Fabric | Durable Polyester | Nylon | |
Color | Black | Black, Gray, Black/Gray | |
Warranty | Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty | Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | February 28, 2019 | April 27, 2011 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
Price | Under $50 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable, contoured 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-access pocket and side loading laptop pocket | 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments | ||
Side Pockets | Side pocket can fit laptop | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | |
Water Bottle | No | Yes | |
Handles | Top haul handle | Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling | |
Loops and Attachments | Hanging clasp | ||
Lightweight | Yes | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, side-loading 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 | Base / Bottom | Weather-resistant bottom | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Air mesh back panel | Thick padded mesh back panel |
Anti Theft Features | Hidden Pocket | Anti-theft back pocket |
Targus 's 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Slim features while Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School 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" 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 .
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