TUMI Velocity Backpack vs TUMI Men's Alpha Brief Backpack

The main difference between the TUMI Velocity Backpack and the TUMI Men's Alpha Brief Backpack is that the Velocity Backpack has Zippers (Magnetic zippers) while the Men's Alpha Brief Backpack does not.

TUMI Velocity Backpack - Front View
TUMI Men's Alpha Brief Backpack Front View
Specs Brand TUMI TUMI
Name Velocity Backpack Men's Alpha Brief Backpack
Category Commuter Mens
Sub Category Everyday Laptop
Dimensions (in) 17.0 x 12.0 x 5.5 12 x 8 x 17
Weight (lb) 2.7 3.3
Fabric Coated weave 100% Ballistic Nylon
Color Carbon 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty TUMI Limited Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $1600 Under $600
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - padded adjustable padded strap Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Zippers Magnetic zippers
Main Compartment Access Zip opening to main compartment Normal zipped access
External Pockets Zip entry to padded laptop compartment (fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen), add-a-Bag sleeve, luggage tag, built-in USB port, 2 side elastic open pockets, back open pocket with magnetic snap 3 front and 2 side zipped pockets
Internal Compartments Hook with leather strap for key ring, card pocket, 2 media open pockets, built-in USB port (power bank not included), padded tablet pocket, TUMI Tracer®
Side Pockets 2 side elastic open pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Leather top carry handle Webbing top carry handle with leather accent
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen) Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Gym / Sports Features Waterproof Pouch Waterproof pocket

You're currently comparing the Velocity Backpack by TUMI against the Men's Alpha Brief Backpack by TUMI .


TUMI's Velocity Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while TUMI 's Men's Alpha Brief Backpack is a Mens backpack with Laptop features.

The TUMI Velocity Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.0 x 12.0 x 5.5. It's made of Coated weave and is available in Carbon in comparison the TUMI Men's Alpha Brief Backpack's capacity is with a size of 12 x 8 x 17 inches. Constructed from 100% Ballistic Nylon it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.