SwissGear Anti-Theft USB Laptop Backpack vs WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Backpack
The SwissGear Anti-Theft USB Laptop Backpack is 15.7L and 0.95kg2.1lb; the WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Backpack is 16L and 1kg2.2lb. The SwissGear Anti-Theft USB Laptop Backpack is 0.05kg0.1lb lighter. The SwissGear Anti-Theft USB Laptop Backpack costs $249 less. The SwissGear Anti-Theft USB Laptop Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 9 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | SwissGear Anti-Theft USB Laptop Backpack | WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80Best | $329 |
| Volume | 15.7L | 16L |
| Weight | 0.95kg2.1lbBest | 1kg2.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 35%Best | 27% |
| Dimensions | 41.9×30.5×15.2cm16.5×12×6in | 43.2×31.8×12.7cm17×12.5×5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | n/a |
| Opening | back-facing main zip, hidden exterior zip pocket; no exterior-facing pockets | main compartment zip, two vertically stacked front pockets, open-top side pockets |
| Warranty | 3 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | Yes | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Dobby polyester | 15 oz waxed canvas or 1680D ballistic nylon, full-grain leather accents |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | SwissGear Anti-Theft USB Laptop Backpack | WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.