Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack vs Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack and the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack is that the 16" Compact Rolling Backpack has Organizer Pocket (Front utility pocket with organizer) while the 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack does not.

Targus Compact Rolling Backpack Front View
Targus 15-16_ Transpire™ Advanced Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 16" Compact Rolling Backpack 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack
Category Rolling Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Travel
Capacity (L) 29L 18L
Dimensions (in) 13.80 x 19 x 9 19.29 x 12.98 x 5.71
Weight (lb) 4.3 1.67
Fabric Polyester
Color Black Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date March 30, 2011 July 26, 2022
Rating 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail
Zippers Metal zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 front and 2 zipped side pockets 3 external pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Soft-touch neoprene carrying top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglasses loop
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15.6" Dedicated, padded laptop compartment with SafePort® Sling Protection System
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet compartment Padded
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Wheels & Handle Quiet dual roller wheels and retractable handle
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley strap
Base / Bottom Water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded, contoured back
Rain Cover Built-in rain cover
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden pocket with built-in rain cover

You're currently comparing the 16" Compact Rolling Backpack by Targus against the 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 16" Compact Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Laptop features while Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack is a Laptop 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 Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Advanced Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 19.29 x 12.98 x 5.71 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1.67 pounds and is available in Black.