10 Best Backpacks for Laptops in 2022 (Lenovo, JanSport, and More)

The MATEIN Travel Laptop Backpack has a dedicated laptop compartment and a spacious main area for essentials and tech accessories. It features a front compartment with various pockets for organization and a hidden anti-theft pocket for added security.

Comfort is enhanced with a padded, ventilated back panel and adjustable, breathable shoulder straps. This travel backpack also includes a foam-padded top handle and a built-in USB charger for convenient phone charging on the go.

Pros:

• Neutral design won't clash with business attire
  
• Available in three colors
• Weighs one pound
• Water-repellent fabric
• Laptop compartment is padded

Cons:

• Not a heavy-duty design
  
• No water bottle pocket

The Lenovo Laptop Backpack is a streamlined, water-repellent bag that only weighs one pound, making it easy to carry for frequent walkers and subway riders. The laptop compartment is quilt-paneled, padded and has a strap to hold your device in place. There are compartments for various necessities like power cords or books. 

Several reviewers comment that this backpack is not durable, too shallow, and does not have enough padding in the back. However, most reviewers find this backpack to be comfortable, lightweight, and perfect for rush hour on public transportation.

• Fits 17-inch laptops
• Multiple compartments for books, electronics, and more
  
• Padded backpack straps
• Slim, sophisticated style
• Has dedicated pocket for quick access to electronics 

Cons:

• Minimal padding in laptop compartment
• Only available in one style

The Case Logic Laptop Backpack has a 17-inch padded laptop compartment but only weighs one pound, so the weight of the bag won’t drag you down. Its slim, sophisticated look is great for professionals. There are multiple compartments for other devices, books, and anything else you may need. 

According to some reviewers, the backpack is not wide enough for some laptops, and it does not hold up well in rain. However, many customers feel that it’s sleek, and works well as a general use backpack. Customers also loved how weightless it feels, and it's favored among gamers. 

Pros:

• 34-liter capacity
• Lightweight
• Faux leather bottom is vegan
• Available in many colors
• Comfortable padded straps and design

Cons:

• The zippers can get caught in their covering flaps easily

The JanSport Cool Student Backpack is comfortably padded with a robust 34 liter volume, perfect for toting heavy books during a student's school day. There are multiple compartments for organizing books, binders, and a laptop. Jansport offers a variety of colors and prints, and the faux leather bottom is classy and protects the bag from rips.

Quite a few reviewers remark that the zippers are a little difficult to work around the flaps that cover them, and they often get caught. But, most love that this product is sturdy, spacious, has hidden pockets, and is made of good quality fabric.

Pros:

• Available in three colors
  
• Women's-specific version available for a tailored fit
  
• Padded straps and laptop compartment
  
• ACA-certified suspension system for comfort
  
• Separate tablet compartment
  

Cons:

• Not specified to be water-resistant 
  

The North Face’s Borealis Backpack has a unique suspension system that is certified by the American Chiropractic Association to be comfortable for your shoulders and back. The back is curved to match the spine, so you can carry around 28 liters worth of essentials with ease. It also has a separate compartment to protect your tablet. 

Several customers feel that this bag is too bulky, has limited space, not enough pockets, and doesn’t open wide enough. But, many more reviewers find the design to be attractive, durable, lightweight, and very comfortable to carry around. 

Pros:

• Laptop compartment is completely separate and TSA-friendly
  
• Available in several colors
• Floating tablet sleeve
• Lockable zippers
• Large capacity
  

Cons:

• The number of specialized compartments can be overwhelming

The SwissGear Scansmart 1900 has numerous specialized compartments, including a floating tablet sleeve, a completely separate 17-inch laptop compartment, a media pocket with a headphone jack, and quick-access side pockets. The backpack also has heavily padded straps and back panel for comfort.

Some reviewers say that the zippers broke easily, and others found the fabric ripped. Most customers love the water-resistant fabric and the roominess, though. They also find that the bag isn't too bulky or awkward despite the numerous compartments. 

Pros:

• Padded, fleece-lined laptop compartment
• Internal media pocket
• Padded, contoured shoulder straps
• Front pocket with key clip and hidden zipper
• Roll-down flap for protection from rain and thieves
  

Cons:

• No water bottle compartments
  

The Little America Backpack by Hershel Supply Co. has a hidden zipper and front pocket with a clip, and magnetic clasps keep the bag securely closed. The roll-down top flap protects the interior from rain and snow. The laptop compartment is padded and lined with fleece as an extra layer of protection.

Some customers remark that this bag does not last for more than a year without significant wear and tear, and the lack of compartments can be frustrating. Despite this, most customers love the usability of this backpack and how much can be packed in it. 

Pros:

• Available in 20 and 30 liters 
• Comes in four colors
• Weather-proof zippers
• Theft-deterring zipper pulls
• Vented mesh back panel for breathability 

Cons:

• Four-pound bag is heavier than other laptop backpacks

Peak Design's Everyday Backpack has two side-access zipper panels, so you can bring your bag forward to grab what you need without taking it off. Fit camera parts, sunglasses, folders, and a 15-inch laptop in a 20- or-30-liter bag with dividers. There are three padded handles for carrying your bag upright or briefcase-style. 

For some reviewers, this backpack is uncomfortable, items aren't snug in place to prevent damage, and the laptop section is too tight for thick laptops. However, most customers love the stylish look and study, high-quality material of the backpack. They also say that the straps tuck away nicely and the compartments are versatile. 

Pros:

• More than 20 pockets and compartments
• TSA-friendly design
• RFID blocking pockets to protect credit cards
• 45-liter capacity
• Waterproof, two-way zippers

Cons:

• Backpack can become very heavy 
  
• Some may find the number of compartments overwhelming

Opack's Extra Large Backpack boasts more than 20 pockets and compartments, impressive 45-liter volume, and TSA-friendly design; all great things for a multi-day trip. The compression bands on the side of the backpack make room for all necessary electronics, toiletries, clothes, and snacks while retaining the bag's shape and size. 

Some reviewers remark that the bag is too heavy for daily use, and has cheap zippers that break. However, most love how wide the bag is and the many compartments. They find this bag to be perfectly secure, especially the RFID pocket that protects credit cards and other sensitive items from digital theft. 

The Volher Laptop Backpack has a dedicated compartment for laptops up to 15.6 inches and smaller sizes, along with a spacious main compartment and side mesh pockets. It features ventilated back padding for comfort, adjustable shoulder straps, and a foam-padded top handle. Additionally, it includes a built-in USB charger port, charging cable, and a headphone jack.