Top Laptop Backpacks
The 10 Laptop Backpacks in our lineup, chosen independently, never paid for.
Highly reviewedLIGHT FLIGHT
LIGHT FLIGHT Travel Backpack for Women, 17.3 inch Laptop Daypack
Highly reviewedSHRRADOO
SHRRADOO Extra Large Travel Laptop Backpack for Men, Work College Backpacks
Highly reviewedLOVEVOOK
LOVEVOOK Laptop Backpack for Women 17.3 inch,Cute Womens Travel Backpack Purse,Professional Computer Bag,Waterproof Work Business College Teacher Bags Carry on Backpack with USB Port,Black
Highly reviewedSwissGear
SWISSGEAR 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack, Fits Most 17-Inch Laptops, TSA-Friendly Lay-Flat Design, RFID Protection, and Tablet Pocket, Black, 31L, 18.5-Inch
Well reviewedSwissGear
SWISSGEAR 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack, Fits Most 17-Inch Laptops, TSA-Friendly Lay-Flat Design, RFID Protection, and Tablet Pocket, Black, 31L, 18.5-Inch
The North Face
The North Face Recon Everyday Laptop Backpack, Blk/Blk-NPF, One Size
The North Face
The North Face Women's Jester Everyday Backpack, Blk-NPF, OSFA
DUSLANG
DUSLANG 17 Inch Laptop Backpack for Travel Water Resistant College Backpack for Men/Women Laptop Bag with USB Charging Port,Black
The North Face
The North Face Vault Everyday Laptop Backpack, TNF Black-NPF, One Size
The most-reviewed laptop backpacks on Proovad cluster tightly around one idea: the daily commuter and traveler bag. Ten products, led by SwissGear with three models and The North Face with two, with the rest split across travel and commuter specialists. The recurring theme is protection and logistics rather than fashion. Padded sleeves sized for 15 to 17 inch machines, water-repellent shells, dedicated organization for chargers and cables, and travel features like lie-flat laptop compartments and USB pass-through charging show up again and again. These are bags chosen by people who carry a laptop every day and judge a backpack by how well it survives a commute, a flight, and a few years of use.
What to look for
Start with the laptop the bag has to carry, because sleeve fit is what actually protects your machine. A 15 inch laptop in a sleeve cut for 17 inches will shift and drop, and a 17 inch laptop will not fit a 15 inch sleeve at all. Check the stated size range rather than assuming a large bag fits any laptop.
Decide whether you are buying for commuting or for travel, since the two reward different designs. A commuter bag prioritizes quick access, a comfortable carry, and weather resistance. A travel bag leans into capacity, a clamshell laptop section for security checks, and luggage pass-through straps, sometimes at the cost of everyday convenience.
Weigh organization against bulk. More compartments, a USB charging port, and a structured panel make it easier to find a cable and harder to overstuff, but they add weight and rigidity. If you carry little beyond a laptop and a charger, a simpler bag is lighter; if you haul peripherals, the structure earns its keep.
Finally, judge comfort and durability together, because they compound over years of daily use. Padded, contoured straps and a ventilated back panel matter most when the bag is full, and a water-repellent shell protects both the bag and its contents.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know a backpack fits my laptop?
Match the bag's stated sleeve size to your laptop's screen size. A sleeve rated for up to 15 inches will not hold a 17 inch laptop, and a much larger sleeve lets a smaller laptop move around, so aim for a snug rather than loose fit.
What is a lie-flat or TSA-friendly laptop compartment?
It is a laptop section that opens flat so the bag can lie open at airport security without you removing the laptop. It speeds up screening and keeps the machine cushioned in its own padded space.
Are backpacks with USB charging ports worth it?
The port itself does not charge anything; it routes a cable from your own power bank inside the bag to an outside plug for convenience. It is useful if you top up a phone on the move, and harmless if you do not.
Commuter or travel backpack, which should I pick?
Choose by your most frequent trip. A commuter bag is lighter and quicker to access for daily use, while a travel backpack carries more and handles security and luggage better for flights.
Key terms
- Laptop sleeve
- The padded internal pocket sized to hold and protect a specific range of laptop sizes, separate from the main storage area.
- Lie-flat compartment
- A laptop section that opens flat so the backpack can pass through airport security without removing the laptop.
- USB pass-through port
- An external USB socket wired to an internal pocket, letting you charge a device from your own power bank without opening the bag. It does not store power itself.
- Water-repellent shell
- An outer fabric treated to shed light rain and splashes, protecting the bag's contents during a commute, though it is not the same as fully waterproof.
Top picks
Our top three Laptop Backpacks, and what sets each apart.
LIGHT FLIGHT
LIGHT FLIGHT Travel Backpack for Women, 17.3 inch Laptop Daypack
Ranked #1 of 10 in our Laptop Backpacks lineup.
See on AmazonSHRRADOO
SHRRADOO Extra Large Travel Laptop Backpack for Men, Work College Backpacks
Ranked #2 of 10 in our Laptop Backpacks lineup.
See on AmazonLOVEVOOK
LOVEVOOK Laptop Backpack for Women 17.3 inch,Cute Womens Travel Backpack Purse,Professional Computer Bag,Waterproof Work Business College Teacher Bags Carry on Backpack with USB Port,Black
Ranked #3 of 10 in our Laptop Backpacks lineup.
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