Targus 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack vs Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack

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.

Targus Intellect Essentials Backpack Front View
Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
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

You're currently comparing the 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack by Targus against the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus .


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 .