TUMI Velocity Backpack vs TUMI William Backpack

The main difference between the TUMI Velocity Backpack and the TUMI William Backpack is that the Velocity Backpack has Side Pockets (2 side elastic open pockets) while the William Backpack does not.

TUMI Velocity Backpack - Front View
TUMI William Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TUMI TUMI
Name Velocity Backpack William Backpack
Category Commuter Carry On
Sub Category Everyday Travel
Dimensions (in) 17.0 x 12.0 x 5.5 15.4 x 11.75 x 15.4
Weight (lb) 2.7 2.79
Fabric Coated weave Nylon
Color Carbon Camo Jacquard
Price Under $1600 Under $500
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - padded adjustable padded strap Straight - Leather-accented adjustable backpack straps
Zippers Magnetic zippers Metal zipper with leather pulls
Main Compartment Access Zip opening to main compartment Zip entry to main compartment
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 Zip entry to main compartment, zip entry to padded laptop compartment (fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen), built-in USB port (power bank sold separately), back slip pocket with magnetic snap, leather carry handle, leather-accented adjustable backpack straps, add-a-Bag sleeve
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® Open pocket, 2 zip pockets, 2 card pockets, 2 pen loops, key leash, TUMI Tracer®
Side Pockets 2 side elastic open pockets
Handles Leather top carry handle Leather carry handle
USB Charger Has built-in USB port
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen) Padded; Fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Add-a-Bag sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Velocity Backpack by TUMI against the William Backpack by TUMI.


TUMI's Velocity Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while TUMI's William Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel 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 William Backpack's capacity is with a size of 15.4 x 11.75 x 15.4 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.79 pounds and is available in Camo Jacquard.