Wenger Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the Wenger Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal zipped access) while the Recon Backpack does not.

Wenger Synergy Laptop Backpack Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Wenger The North Face
Name Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 26L 30L
Dimensions (in) 14 x 12 x 19 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 3.3 2
Fabric Polyester 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Black, Grey ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Warranty Wenger 3 Year Warranty
Release Date March 7, 2005 July 29, 2022
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured shock-absorbing shoulder straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 4 zipped front pockets and 4 side pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys. Two durable, external water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side. Two side compression webbing straps. Bottom compression. Webbing daisy chain offers lash points, stretch-mesh pocket,
Internal Compartments Muti-pockets in the main compartment Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle, umbrella, and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Reinforced soft-grip grab handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments D-ring
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Triple protect padded compartment fits up to a 16'' laptop
Tablet Sleeve Triple protect padded tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Base / Bottom CaseBase stabilizing platform
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Heavily padded back panel
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Ventilated Back Airflow back panels
Anti Theft Features RFID Blocking RFID pockets
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack by Wenger against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


Wenger 's Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The Wenger Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 3.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14 x 12 x 19. It's made of Polyester and is available in Black, Grey in comparison the The North Face Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of ‎6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black.