Targus 17" Groove Backpack vs Incase City Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 17" Groove Backpack and the Incase City Backpack is that the 17" Groove Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with webbing pulls) while the City Backpack does not.

Targus 17" Groove Backpack - Front View
Incase City Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Incase
Name 17" Groove Backpack City Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 30L 21L
Dimensions (in) 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50 13.5 x 20 x 5.5
Weight (lb) 1.54 2.0
Fabric Durable 840D nylon Durable 270 x 500D blended weave polyester
Color Black 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Incase 1 Year Limited Warranty
Release Date September 14, 2004
Rating 4.6 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Breathable mesh shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with webbing pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 5 exyernal pockets 1 front, 1top zipped pocket, and 2 side zipped pockets
Internal Compartments Foam padded laptop compartment Organizational panel
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit accessories
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" Laptops and Under Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16"
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Cushioned back panel

You're currently comparing the 17" Groove Backpack by Targus against the City Backpack by Incase.


Targus 's 17" Groove Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Incase's City Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.

The Targus 17" Groove Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 1.54 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50. It's made of Durable 840D nylon and is available in Black in comparison the Incase City Backpack's capacity is 21L with a size of 13.5 x 20 x 5.5 inches. Constructed from Durable 270 x 500D blended weave polyester it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.