Check that your 17 inch laptop really fits
The 17 inches measure the screen diagonal, not the chassis: two 17.3 inch laptops can differ in width depending on the bezels and the body. Measure your closed laptop, width and depth, then compare with the inner dimensions on the product page when the maker publishes them. Some models come in two sizes, like the Kingsons waterproof backpack, listed for 15.6 or 17.3 inch laptops: check the size you pick before ordering. Our guide on how to measure laptop size walks you through it.
Waterproof, anti theft, USB or expandable
A big laptop weighs more and costs more than an ultrabook, so protection matters as much as space. The selection covers four needs, often on the same bag.
- Waterproof: water resistant fabric for rainy commutes, like the Mark Ryden multilayer waterproof backpack. More models sit in our waterproof backpacks.
- Anti theft: hidden zippers or a pocket against your back, handy on crowded trains, like the IGETBAG anti theft backpack.
- USB port: a cable links a power bank inside the bag to an outside socket, so you can charge your phone on the move.
- Expandable: an extra zip adds volume for a two day trip, like the BANGE expandable laptop backpack.
Backpack or laptop bag for a 17 inch laptop
A backpack spreads the weight across both shoulders, which counts with a large laptop, its charger and a full workday. A laptop bag looks sharper and comes off faster at a desk: our 17 inch laptop bags gather the models carried by hand or across the body.
Frequently asked questions
Does a 17 inch backpack fit a 17.3 inch laptop?
It depends on the sleeve, not the label. Compare the inner dimensions on the product page with your closed laptop before you choose.
Can a smaller laptop go in it?
Yes, a 14 or 15.6 inch laptop fits a sleeve made for 17 inches. It may slide around, so a padded laptop sleeve keeps it in place.
Does the USB port charge my phone by itself?
No, the USB port is only a cable pass through: you need to plug a power bank in inside the bag. Check the product page to see whether one is included.
How is it different from a travel backpack?
A 17 inch laptop backpack puts the padded sleeve and accessory storage first. The travel models in the selection add a large main compartment or an expansion zip for two days away.