Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack vs Targus 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack and the Targus 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack is that the 16" Compact Rolling Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Padded tablet compartment ) while the 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack does not.

Targus Compact Rolling Backpack Front View
Targus Intellect Essentials Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 16" Compact Rolling Backpack 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack
Category Rolling Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Slim
Capacity (L) 29L 16L
Dimensions (in) 13.80 x 19 x 9 12.19 x 16.72 x 5.71
Weight (lb) 4.3 0.9
Fabric Polyester Durable Polyester
Color Black Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date March 30, 2011 ‎February 28, 2019
Rating 4.4 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable, contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant material
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 front and 2 zipped side pockets Front quick-access pocket and side loading laptop pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella Side pocket can fit laptop
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Soft-touch neoprene carrying top handle Top haul handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15.6" Dedicated, side-loading laptop compartment fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Wheels & Handle Quiet dual roller wheels and retractable handle
Travel Features TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the 16" Compact Rolling Backpack by Targus against the 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 16" Compact Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Laptop features while Targus 's 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Slim 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 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 12.19 x 16.72 x 5.71 inches. Constructed from Durable Polyester it weighs 0.9 pounds and is available in Black.