Targus 15" Newport Backpack vs Briggs & Riley Medium Slim Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15" Newport Backpack and the Briggs & Riley Medium Slim Backpack is that the 15" Newport Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Premium metallic hardware) while the Medium Slim Backpack does not.

Targus 15 Inch Newport Backpack Front View
Briggs & Riley Medium Slim Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Briggs & Riley
Name 15" Newport Backpack Medium Slim Backpack
Category Slim Slip
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
Capacity (L) 15L
Dimensions (in) 11.13 x 5.25 x 18 5 x 12 x 17
Weight (lb) 1.4 2.25
Fabric Twill Nylon, Leatherette Accents 1600D Ballistic nylon
Color 2 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date ‎February 6, 2018
Rating 4.6 4.0
Price Under $100 Under $325
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Premium metallic hardware
Zippers Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Back zipped pocket, and 3 zipped front pockets 2 zipped front pockets
Internal Compartments Multiple interior pockets
Water Bottle No No
Handles Leather top grab handle Leather carry handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 15" Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet slip pocket
Organizer Pocket Organizer panel in the main compartment
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Aerated mesh back padding
Anti Theft Features RFID Blocking RFID blocking pocket

You're currently comparing the 15" Newport Backpack by Targus against the Medium Slim Backpack by Briggs & Riley .


Targus 's 15" Newport Backpack is a Slim backpack with Laptop features while Briggs & Riley 's Medium Slim Backpack is a Slip backpack with Laptop features.

The Targus 15" Newport Backpack has a capacity of 15L (liters), weighs 1.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.13 x 5.25 x 18. It's made of Twill Nylon, Leatherette Accents and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Briggs & Riley Medium Slim Backpack's capacity is with a size of 5 x 12 x 17 inches. Constructed from 1600D Ballistic nylon it weighs 2.25 pounds and is available in Black.