Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack vs Targus 15" Newport Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack and the Targus 15" Newport Backpack is that the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has Zippers (Thick industrial zipper pulls) while the 15" Newport Backpack does not.

Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Targus 15 Inch Newport Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack 15" Newport Backpack
Category Laptop Slim
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 28L 15L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 20 x 5 11.13 x 5.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 2.7 1.4
Fabric Nylon Twill Nylon, Leatherette Accents
Color Black, Gray, Black/Gray 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 27, 2011 ‎February 6, 2018
Rating 4.4 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material Premium metallic hardware
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 Back zipped pocket, and 3 zipped front pockets
Internal Compartments Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling Leather top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Organizer panel in the main compartment
Travel Features Base / Bottom Weather-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Thick padded 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" Newport Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Targus 's 15" Newport Backpack 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" Newport Backpack 's capacity is 15L with a size of 11.13 x 5.25 x 18 inches. Constructed from Twill Nylon, Leatherette Accents it weighs 1.4 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.