Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack vs Targus 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack and the Targus 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack is that the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material ) while the 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack does not.

Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Targus 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack
Category Laptop Carry On
Sub Category School Travel
Capacity (L) 28L 26L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 20 x 5 14.17 x 6.69 x 19.29
Weight (lb) 2.7 2.64
Fabric Nylon
Color Black, Gray, Black/Gray Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 27, 2011 November 5, 2021
Rating 4.4 3.0
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Thick industrial zipper pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets 6 external pockets
Internal Compartments Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments Dedicated laptop compartment with SafePort® Sling Protection System
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling Comfortable, top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" Padded; 16" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley strap secures to rolling luggage
Base / Bottom Weather-resistant bottom Water-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Thick padded mesh back panel Breathable air mesh back
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket

You're currently comparing the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus against the 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Targus 's 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel 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 Targus 15"-16" Mobile Elite Checkpoint-Friendly Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 14.17 x 6.69 x 19.29 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.64 pounds and is available in Black.