The main difference between the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack and the Targus 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack is that the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has Zippers (Thick industrial zipper pulls) while the 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Targus | Targus |
Name | 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack | 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Sub Category | School | Slim | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 17 x 20 x 5 | 12.19 x 16.72 x 5.71 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.7 | 0.9 | |
Fabric | Nylon | Durable Polyester | |
Color | Black, Gray, Black/Gray | Black | |
Warranty | Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty | Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | April 27, 2011 | February 28, 2019 | |
Rating | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $50 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps | Adjustable, contoured 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-access pocket and side loading laptop pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | Side pocket can fit laptop | |
Water Bottle | Yes | No | |
Handles | Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling | Top haul handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Hanging clasp | ||
Lightweight | Yes | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" | Dedicated, side-loading laptop compartment fits up to 15.6" |
Tablet Sleeve | Separate tablet pocket | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Weather-resistant bottom | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Thick padded mesh back panel | Air mesh 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 Targus 's 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Slim 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" Intellect Essentials Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 12.19 x 16.72 x 5.71 inches. Constructed from Durable Polyester it weighs 0.9 pounds and is available in Black.
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