Targus 17" Groove Backpack vs Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack

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

Targus 17" Groove Backpack - Front View
Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Samsonite
Name 17" Groove Backpack Kombi Business Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Work
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50 7 x 12 x 17.5
Weight (lb) 1.54 2.45
Fabric Durable 840D nylon Ballistic Nylon with Genuine Leather Details
Color Black Black/Brown
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Release Date September 14, 2004
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Padded 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 3 zipped front and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Foam padded laptop compartment Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" Laptops and Under Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve SmartSleeve™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Air mesh padded back

You're currently comparing the 17" Groove Backpack by Targus against the Kombi Business Backpack by Samsonite.


Targus 's 17" Groove Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Samsonite's Kombi Business Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work 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 Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack's capacity is with a size of 7 x 12 x 17.5 inches. Constructed from Ballistic Nylon with Genuine Leather Details it weighs 2.45 pounds and is available in Black/Brown.