Targus 17" Groove Backpack vs Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart®

The main difference between the Targus 17" Groove Backpack and the Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® is that the 17" Groove Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with webbing pulls) while the 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® does not.

Targus 17" Groove Backpack - Front View
Targus Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 17" Groove Backpack 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart®
Category Laptop Slim
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 30L 17L
Dimensions (in) 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50 17.90 x 12.19 x 5.90
Weight (lb) 1.54 1.6
Fabric Durable 840D nylon Made from 20 Recycled Water Bottles
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 14, 2004 ‎February 11, 2020
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Ergonomic shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with webbing pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 5 exyernal pockets Front quick-stash pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Foam padded laptop compartment 2 main compartments for files and gear
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Comfortable carry handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" Laptops and Under Dedicated padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6"
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through trolley strap
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the 17" Groove Backpack by Targus against the 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® by Targus .


Targus 's 17" Groove Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Targus 's 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® is a Slim 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 Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart®'s capacity is 17L with a size of 17.90 x 12.19 x 5.90 inches. Constructed from Made from 20 Recycled Water Bottles it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in Black.