Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack vs Targus 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack

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.

Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Targus Intellect Essentials Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus against the 15.6" Intellect Essentials Backpack by Targus .


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.