The main difference between the Targus 15" Newport Backpack and the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is that the 15" Newport Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Premium metallic hardware) while the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Targus | Targus |
Name | 15" Newport Backpack | 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack | |
Category | Slim | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 15L | 18L | |
Dimensions (in) | 11.13 x 5.25 x 18 | 12.20 x 18.11 4.33 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.4 | 1.21 | |
Fabric | Twill Nylon, Leatherette Accents | ||
Color | 2 colors and patterns | Black | |
Warranty | Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | February 6, 2018 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable shoulder straps | Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Premium metallic hardware | ||
Zippers | Nylon and metal zipper with plastic and metal pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | Back zipped pocket, and 3 zipped front pockets | 3 external pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Dedicated, padded laptop compartment | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | No | Yes | |
Handles | Leather top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Sunglasses loop | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 15" | Padded; 16" laptop |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Organizer Pocket | Organizer panel in the main compartment | ||
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin | |
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve | Trolley strap | ||
Base / Bottom | Water-resistant base | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded, contoured back |
Targus 's 15" Newport Backpack is a Slim backpack with Laptop features while Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel 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 Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 12.20 x 18.11 4.33 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1.21 pounds and is available in Black.
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