Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack vs Targus 15" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack and the Targus 15" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack is that the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material ) while the 15" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack does not.

Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Targus 15" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack 15" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category School Slim
Capacity (L) 28L 12L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 20 x 5 11.22 x 17.90 x 3.15
Weight (lb) 2.7 1.23
Fabric Nylon High-density water-repellent twill nylon and leatherette accents
Color Black, Gray, Black/Gray Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 27, 2011 November 1, 2020
Rating 4.4 4.4
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps Hideaway, adjustable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Thick industrial zipper pulls Nylon zipper with leather 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 2 external pockets
Internal Compartments Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments Single compartment with padded laptop cradle
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling Comfortable top carry handle
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" Padded; 15" laptop
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 Padded
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket Hidden back panel pocket

You're currently comparing the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus against the 15" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Targus 's 15" Newport® Ultra Slim 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" Newport® Ultra Slim Backpack's capacity is 12L with a size of 11.22 x 17.90 x 3.15 inches. Constructed from High-density water-repellent twill nylon and leatherette accents it weighs 1.23 pounds and is available in Black.