TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs Targus 15.6" Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart® Backpack

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

TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe - Front View
Targus 15.6" Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart® Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Targus
Name Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe 15.6" Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart® Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L 20L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 11.42 x 18.11 19.69 x 12.01 x 5.30
Weight (lb) 2.55 2.31
Fabric 100% recycled nylon Made from 26 recycled water bottles
Color Eco Black Deluxe Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5 4.4
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Ergonomic shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal and string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front zip pocket, 1 side pocket 4 external pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, organizer pockets Dedicated padded laptop compartment
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Comfortable carry handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" laptop Padded; 16" Laptops and Under
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
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 Luggage pass-through trolley strap
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Airmesh ventilated back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe by Timbuk2 against the 15.6" Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart® Backpack by Targus .


Timbuk2's Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15.6" Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart® 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" Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart® Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 19.69 x 12.01 x 5.30 inches. Constructed from Made from 26 recycled water bottles it weighs 2.31 pounds and is available in Black.