Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack vs Samsonite Tectonic Wheeled Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack and the Samsonite Tectonic Wheeled Backpack is that the 16" Compact Rolling Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Padded tablet compartment ) while the Tectonic Wheeled Backpack does not.

Targus Compact Rolling Backpack Front View
Samsonite Tectonic Wheeled Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Samsonite
Name 16" Compact Rolling Backpack Tectonic Wheeled Backpack
Category Rolling Rolling
Sub Category Laptop Travel
Capacity (L) 29L
Dimensions (in) 13.80 x 19 x 9 21 x 14 x 11
Weight (lb) 4.3 6.6
Fabric Polyester Ripstop Nylon
Color Black Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Release Date March 30, 2011
Rating 4.4 4.3
Price Under $100 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Comfortable padded shoulder straps
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 front and 2 zipped side pockets 3 zipped front pockets and 1 side pockets
Internal Compartments Roomy main compartment with interior zipped and open pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Soft-touch neoprene carrying top handle Padded top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15.6" Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front organizational pocket
Wheels & Handle Quiet dual roller wheels and retractable handle Ice-pick pull handle and in-line skate wheels
Travel Features TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the 16" Compact Rolling Backpack by Targus against the Tectonic Wheeled Backpack by Samsonite .


Targus 's 16" Compact Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Laptop features while Samsonite 's Tectonic Wheeled Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Travel features.

The Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack has a capacity of 29L (liters), weighs 4.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13.80 x 19 x 9. It's made of Polyester and is available in Black in comparison the Samsonite Tectonic Wheeled Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21 x 14 x 11 inches. Constructed from Ripstop Nylon it weighs 6.6 pounds and is available in Black.