TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe and the Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack is that the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe - Front View
Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Targus
Name Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L 24L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 11.42 x 18.11 12.75 x 18.00 x 7.50
Weight (lb) 2.55 2.06
Fabric 100% recycled nylon
Color Eco Black Deluxe Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date January 4, 2019
Rating 4.5 4.2
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Adjustable sternum strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal and string pulls Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front zip pocket, 1 side pocket 5 external pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, organizer pockets Large compartment offers excellent laptop protection
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" laptop Padded; 16" Laptops and Under
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps Compression straps let you cinch it all down tight for a clean look that can transition from client A to B and then bar X.
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through Travel-friendly luggage trolley strap
Base / Bottom Rugged, weather-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Airmesh ventilated back panel Air mesh back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden lumbar pocket

You're currently comparing the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe by Timbuk2 against the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack by Targus .


Timbuk2's Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 2.55 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.91 x 11.42 x 18.11. It's made of 100% recycled nylon and is available in Eco Black Deluxe in comparison the Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 12.75 x 18.00 x 7.50 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.06 pounds and is available in Black.