Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack vs Amazon Basics 17" Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack and the Amazon Basics 17" Laptop Backpack is that the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material ) while the 17" Laptop Backpack does not.

Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Amazon Basics Laptop Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Amazon Basics
Name 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack 17" Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category School School
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 20 x 5 13.39 x 7 x 19.29
Weight (lb) 2.7 2
Fabric Nylon 100% Polyester
Color Black, Gray, Black/Gray Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Amazon Basics Limited 1-year Warranty
Release Date April 27, 2011 August 8, 2013
Rating 4.4 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps Breathable and adjustable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Thick industrial zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments Dual compartment with many inner pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" Padded sleeve that fits up to 17" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket Tablet sleeve in the front pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External side compression straps
Base / Bottom Weather-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Thick padded mesh back panel Comfortable back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket

You're currently comparing the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus against the 17" Laptop Backpack by Amazon Basics .


Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Amazon Basics 's 17" Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features.

The Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 20 x 5. It's made of Nylon and is available in Black, Gray, Black/Gray in comparison the Amazon Basics 17" Laptop Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 13.39 x 7 x 19.29 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Black.