Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack vs JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack

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.

Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus against the Digital Student Laptop Backpack by JanSport .


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.