Comparing Laptop Backpacks
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Price | $220 List $214.88 at Amazon | $159 List $159.00 at Amazon | $40 List $27.99 at Amazon | $293.95 at Amazon | $97.50 at Amazon Compare at 4 sellers |
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Pros | Great organizational design, micro plush-lined laptop pocket, comfortable | Pockets for easy organization, dedicated laptop pocket, padded straps and back | Large capacity, many pockets, smooth zipper pulls | Stylish, many pockets, flexible/removable compartment dividers | Plentiful storage, water-resistant fabric, hard shell laptop protection against back |
Cons | Expensive, no water bottle pockets, lacks cushioning on the bottom of the pack | Narrow, very small front pocket, not a great travel bag | Not stylish, filling to capacity makes pack uncomfortable | Expensive, heavy, stiff | Exterior elastic less practical for front country, zippers tough to pull, laptop pocket only partially unzips |
Bottom Line | Our favorite laptop backpack for keeping tech-heavy loads well organized and well-protected | This all-star backpack has pockets that make staying organized a cinch as well as padded straps and back for all-day comfort | A large-volume laptop backpack that's great for multi-day work trips, with or without the roller suitcase | A good-looking and highly practical backpack that can accommodate a range of different tech and accessories | A super functional laptop backpack with excellent water resistance to keep your gear well protected |
Rating Categories | Incase Icon | Timbuk2 Authority D... | Yorepek Travel Extr... | Peak Design Everyday | The North Face Bore... |
Laptop Protection (30%) | |||||
Comfort and Fit (20%) | |||||
Storage (20%) | |||||
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Specs | Incase Icon | Timbuk2 Authority D... | Yorepek Travel Extr... | Peak Design Everyday | The North Face Bore... |
Compatible Laptop Size | 16" | 17" | 17" | 15" | 15" |
Number of Compartments | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Volume | 17 L | 20 L | 50 L | 30 L | 28 L |
Number of Large Pockets | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Number of Small Pockets | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
External Side Pockets | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
External Water Bottle Holder | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Clip | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Hip Belt | No | No | No | No | No, removable waist belt |
Sternum Strap | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Reflective Material | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Weight | 2.6 lb | 2.3 lb | 2.2 lb | 4.3 lb | 2.0 lb |
Dimensions | 19.0" x 13.0" x 9.0" | 18.9" x 11.4" x 5.3" | 18.0" x 13.5" x 6.5" | 24.5" x 14.2" x 7.8" | 19.5" x 12.0" x 6.5" |
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