The main difference between the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack and the JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack is that the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material ) while the Digital Student Laptop Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Targus | JanSport |
Name | 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack | Digital Student Laptop Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | School | |
Sub Category | School | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 38L | |
Dimensions (in) | 17 x 20 x 5 | 17.5 x 13 x 10 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.7 | 1.5 | |
Fabric | Nylon | 600 Denier Polyester | |
Color | Black, Gray, Black/Gray | 4 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty | Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | April 27, 2011 | ||
Rating | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $50 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps | Ergonomic S-Curve 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 | Dedicated external cord storage pocket, 3 front pockets, and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments | Two large main compartments | |
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 | Top web haul handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Hanging clasp | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" | Removable 15" laptop sleeve fits into a dedicated laptop compartment |
Tablet Sleeve | Separate tablet pocket | Easy access external tablet pocket fits up to a 10" tablet | |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Weather-resistant bottom | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Thick padded mesh back panel | Fully padded back panel |
Anti Theft Features | Hidden Pocket | Anti-theft back pocket |
Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while JanSport 's Digital Student Laptop Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop 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 JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack's capacity is 38L with a size of 17.5 x 13 x 10 inches. Constructed from 600 Denier Polyester it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.
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