Tom Bihn Synik 26 vs tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
The Tom Bihn Synik 26 is 26L and 1.15kg2.5lb; the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L is 26L and 1.19kg2.6lb. The Tom Bihn Synik 26 is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L costs $230.01 less. The Tom Bihn Synik 26 fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L fits 32; under the seat, 1 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Tom Bihn Synik 26 | tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $350 | $119.99Best |
| Volume | 26L | 26L |
| Weight | 1.15kg2.5lbBest | 1.19kg2.6lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 89% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 45.5×33.5×19.5cm18×13×7.5in | 48×31×21.5cm19×12×8.5in |
| Laptop | 15" | 16"Best |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | n/a |
| Opening | Clamshell | Clamshell, 180-degree clamshell |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 1 year |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | Removable | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Removable | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 400d UHMWPE/420d nylon Spectron ripstop exterior (default), 200d Halcyon interior (bluesign certified), 210d ballistic nylon lower back, closed-cell foam back panel | PFAS-free 400D splash-resistant polyester with reinforced 840D base |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Tom Bihn Synik 26 | tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | 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.