The Best Laptop Bags of 2024 (2024)

Updated on September 14, 2023

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The Incase ICON Backpack is the perfect laptop bag for any lifestyle. Once you're done filling its six pockets with your computer, writing instruments, notebooks, and favorite colored sticky notes, carrying it all around won't be a hassle thanks to the ICON's well-tailored sternum strap and padded shoulder straps.

The ICON looks good even when it's packed to the brim. Its frame maintains its structure no matter how much gear you're carrying. But if you're looking for a collapsible bag, the ICON may not suit you. On the other hand, the backpack's structural integrity further supports its ability to carry around your school or work necessities.

Thanks to its heavy 840D ballistic nylon material, the ICON can withstand a laptop bag's typical wear and tear. Unfortunately, it's missing a water bottle compartment, but Incase didn't disregard folks on the go. The bag's first side pocket incorporates an opening to run a cable through while it's zipped to store a portable charger or music device and connect to your phone.

_{Material: 840D nylon | Compatibility: Devices up to 15 inches}

You may be confused when you first see the Solo Duane Laptop Hybrid Briefcase Backpack. It's a double agent as it's a messenger bag/briefcase/backpack all in one. Converting it takes mere seconds thanks to a shoulder strap and dual straps, while its slim profile conceals its unique functionality without sacrificing space, style, or cost.

The Duane is polyester, so it's not the most water-resistant bag on the planet. Nevertheless, it doesn't skimp on protection, so your prized possessions are safe. It includes a padded pocket offering 360 degrees of protection for a laptop up to 15 inches.It also provides enough storage for even short weekend trips.

In addition to a padded pouch for your laptop, the Duane has a secondary compartment for a tablet and front zipper pockets for your smartphone, chargers, and smaller gadgets. Though there's not much additional storage space, what's available helps the Duane maintain its profile as a briefcase or backpack.

_{Material: Polyester | Compatibility: Devices up to 15 inches}

Sometimes it's best to stick with the basics, which makes the Solo New York Flatiron Slim Laptop Briefcase the best briefcase-style laptop bag on our list. It has a feature we wish every laptop bag offered: a separate compartment that lays flat. Solo incorporated compartments for laptops up to 16 inches, and with this dedicated compartment, you have easy access to your laptop while traveling.

The Flatiron is made from ballistic polyester material, protecting your precious computer from harm. Although polyester isn't as eye-catching or beautiful as leather, it's durable and easier on your pockets.

Solo designed the Flatiron with business travelers in mind. It has a front zippered pocket and a front zip-down organizer for additional storage. It also includes a rear ride-along feature for easy connection to a suitcase for consolidated travel. But Solo's "clamshell checkfast design" is the Flatiron's claim to fame. The company says this bag makes business travel easier since the design helps you pass through airport security faster than usual.

_{Material: Polyester | Compatibility: Devices up to 16 inches}

The Mancro Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack is best suited for those who are always on the move. It's perfect for daily commutes, weekend getaways, or hiking and camping trips. The simple, understated design also works for students and young business professionals.

The fabric is made from eco-friendly, water-repellent nylon, which protects your bag against accidental spills. Mancro equipped the bag with durable metal zippers and a theft-proof combination lock to ensure maximum protection. Unlike most laptop bags on this list, it's available in seven different colors.

Inside, you'll find three main compartments, nine smaller pockets, and two sealed sleeves for your tablet or laptop up to 15 inches. Mancro also included a handy USB cable built-in. You can easily access a portable battery pack if you need to charge your phone on the go. Whatever you decide to carry in the Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack, you'll be comfortable as the bag features reinforced padded shoulder straps to alleviate strain.

_{Material: Nylon | Compatibility: Devices up to 15 inches}

The 20L is as much a camera backpack as a laptop backpack. With two separate, side-accessed compartments, the 20L can accommodate inserts to protect your lenses and camera gear. When you aren't out shooting pictures, you can use it as a daily work bag, as it also has a 16-inch laptop sleeve in the back.

The 20L comes with a top-mounted slip pocket, a key tether, a side-oriented water bottle, tripod slots, a ton of little odds-and-ends compartments, and a MagLatch system to open the bag quickly.

Peak Design created the 20L with Hypalon-reinforced and bar-tacked stress points and a cotton-twill interior for a longer-lasting, more durable build. The well-constructed bag maintains a lot of storage while still looking sleek. In terms of looks, you can decide between three different color options: gray, tan, and black. All of these premium features come at a cost.

_{Material: 400D nylon canvas | Compatibility: Devices up to 16 inches; one full-frame DSLR camera body and three to four lenses}

The Taygeer 17-Inch Laptop Briefcase is perfect for those serious about storage. The utilitarian design won't win any beauty contests, but it's a reliable product that stands up to the daily grind and is at a shockingly low price.

The material is splash-proof, lightweight nylon fabric, and it has a soft leather handle and a comfortable shoulder strap for easy portability. If your job or lifestyle involves a decent amount of commuting or traveling with your belongings in tow, the Taygeer briefcase makes for a reliable companion.

There's plenty of storage space inside the Taygeer briefcase with several functional compartments, including a dedicated padded laptop sleeve capable of fitting devices up to 17 inches. If you require even more storage, it also features an expandable zipper that adds an extra 1.2 inches of room to the bottom layer of the briefcase.

_{Material: Nylon | Compatibility: Devices up to 17.3 inches}

FAQ

• How do you know if your laptop will fit in a laptop bag?

  Laptops are measured in screen size. A 15-inch laptop has a 15-inch diagonal screen, a 13-inch laptop has a 13-inch diagonal screen, and so on. Laptop bags typically list the size of the laptop they can hold.
  

• What's the difference between a laptop bag and a laptop sleeve?

  The main difference between a laptop bag and a laptop sleeve is how you carry it. Laptop sleeves typically have a single opening for the laptop and generally don't have any kind of handle or strap. Laptop bags usually have multiple openings (including one for the laptop) and a handle or strap to carry them.
  

• Will your laptop bag work as a carry on?

  Most of the bags listed here are small enough to work as carry-on bags on most major airlines. Of course, carry-on sizes vary from airplane to airplane, so it's important to double-check restrictions before going to the airport.

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