Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack vs Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart®

The main difference between the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack and the Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® is that the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has Zippers (Thick industrial zipper pulls) while the 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® does not.

Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Targus Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart®
Category Laptop Slim
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 28L 17L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 20 x 5 17.90 x 12.19 x 5.90
Weight (lb) 2.7 1.6
Fabric Nylon Made from 20 Recycled Water Bottles
Color Black, Gray, Black/Gray Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 27, 2011 ‎February 11, 2020
Rating 4.4 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps Ergonomic shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material 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 Front quick-stash pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments 2 main compartments for files and gear
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 Comfortable carry handle
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" Dedicated padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through trolley strap
Base / Bottom Weather-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Thick padded mesh back panel 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 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® by Targus .


Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Targus 's 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® is a Slim 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 Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart®'s capacity is 17L with a size of 17.90 x 12.19 x 5.90 inches. Constructed from Made from 20 Recycled Water Bottles it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in Black.