Laptop backpacks for women are few and far in between, mostly because designs lean towards unisex and, ladies, we all know what that makes bags look like. But aesthetics aside, looking for a laptop backpack means finding a bag that can cover your other work or school-related needs.
Flower Pattern Laptop Backpack for Women
PROS
- Multiple carrying options
- Main compartment frame protects your laptop
- Numerous compartments for devices
- Comfortable padded straps
CONS
- Interior lining feels thin on the unpadded sections of the bag
Specs:
- Water-resistant polyester fabric
- Reinforced edges and steel frame
- USB charger slot
This Flower Pattern Laptop Backpack for Women is a good dupe for Anello backpacks and an even better one if you’re a fan of Kate Spade’s floral patterns. The bag is made of polyester fabric, making it water-resistant so your laptop stays dry no matter the weather.
The bag comes with compartments for your laptop, tablet, phone, and other small devices. On the sides, you’ll find a pocket for your umbrella and water bottle so your hands stay free while you’re on the go.
Underneath its floral fabric is a reinforced steel frame that keeps your items from getting crushed while in transit. This also helps the bag keep its shape regardless of whether you carry it with the padded shoulder straps or top handle.
Flower Pattern Laptop Backpack for Women
VANKEAN Laptop Backpack for Women
PROS
- Two full-size compartments and one half-size compartment
- Several small pockets for miscellaneous items
- Top handle and padded shoulder straps
- Designed for travel
CONS
- Dusty pink variant gets visibly dirty faster than the black variant
Specs:
- Water-resistant and scratch-resistant nylon fabric
- Shockproof laptop sleeve
- USB charger slot
The VANKEAN Laptop Backpack for Women is one of the most stylish options on this list since it comes in black and dusty pink and uses gold-tone hardware, giving it a timelessly feminine look.
Aside from its beautiful design, though, this bag has a very thickly lined laptop compartment that makes it perfect for traveling with. There’s even a horizontal strap at the back of the backpack to help you strap it to your trolley.
The bag itself can hold a considerable amount of documents, devices, and personal items since it has three separate compartments built exactly for that purpose. The compartments are further divided into smaller pockets for loose change, charger cords, pens, and make-up.
VANKEAN Laptop Backpack for Women
Women’s Convertible Tote Laptop Backpack
PROS
- Durable straps
- Phone-sized front pockets with zippers
- Fully padded internal compartment
- Tasteful leather accents
CONS
- Plastic buckles are less than ideal, but make no noticeable difference in durability
- Top handle is not padded which can be harsh on hands when the bag is full
Specs:
- Water-resistant nylon fabric
- Large interior compartments
- USB charger slot
The Women’s Convertible Tote Laptop Bag is exactly what it sounds like: a bag that can transform into a tote bag. Unlike the previous bags which have top handles, the top handles on this laptop backpack for women are spacious enough that you can easily put your arm through it. The straps are also made of tightly woven polyester, making them capable of holding considerable weight from a single hanging point.
Granted, the bag has plastic buckles but they’re still made of thick ABS plastic, the material of choice for most plastic goods. The bag also includes a USB charging port so you won’t have to take your phone out for charging. It also has zippered front pockets that are just the right size for a smartphone.
Women’s Convertible Tote Laptop Backpack
Modoker Women’s Laptop Backpack
PROS
- Sturdy straps and zippers
- Classy details such as a logo plaque and quilted front pocket
- Breathable shoulder straps
- Anti-theft back pocket
CONS
- No dividers in the clothing compartment
Specs:
- Quilted polyester fabric
- Multiple compartments for different device sizes
- USB charger slot
The Modoker Women’s Laptop Backpack is an all-around daypack designed for both school and work environments. The quilted design is trendy enough that it wouldn’t make you look old at school while still looking classy enough for the office.
Looks aside, the bag has adjustable shoulder straps that extend up to 45 inches and a top handle that makes it easier to store the bag in an overhead compartment or locker. It uses heavy-duty zippers that open to a padded interior with two separate compartments for your clothes and laptop.
The laptop compartment includes a laptop sleeve and a second sleeve for tablets. You can then secure both devices with a vertical strap that attaches to the top of the pockets.
The bag also has a large front pocket for personal care items and a smaller, narrower pocket for frequently used items like your wallet, earphones, or handkerchief. On the sides are compartments for small water bottles and a foldable umbrella.
Modoker Women’s Laptop Backpack
Light Flight Women’s Laptop Backpack
PROS
- Breathable back panel and shoulder straps
- Reinforced top handle with rivets
- Multiple pockets and subcompartments
- Separate laptop and clothing compartments
CONS
- Uses only one zipper for the main compartments
Specs:
- Available in 15-inch and 17-inch variants
- School backpack-like pockets
- USB charger slot
Don’t let the Light Flight Women’s Laptop Backpack fool you, it’s actually much bigger on the inside than it seems. This ultra-slim bag is designed to double as a book bag which is why its straps and top handle are reinforced with rivets and additional stitching.
Since it’s a school bag first, the bag has side compartments for water bottles and folding umbrellas. Near the side compartment on the right is a USB charging slot that you can pull your charging cable or earphones through.
Like the VANKEAN bag, this laptop backpack for women has a horizontal strap at the back for attaching your bag to luggage.
A neat detail about this bag is that the zippers have a hook at the end so you can lock it into place, deterring potential pickpockets.
Light Flight Women’s Laptop Backpack
Kroser Laptop Backpack
PROS
- Spacious interior compartment
- Thick lining fabric
- Dedicated sleeves for laptop and tablet
- Storage space for water bottles and umbrellas
- Reinforced edges and steel frame
CONS
- No separate compartment for devices
- Few organizers and pockets
Specs:
- Water-repellent PU leather and nylon fabric
- Mesh and padded compartments for devices
- USB charger slot
The Kroser Laptop Backpack for women is another Anello-alike that features only one big compartment that contains multiple pockets. While this isn’t as great as having a completely separate compartment for your devices, it does maximize the amount of available space so you can easily pack days’ worth of clothes.
That said, the bag does have two separate sleeves for your laptop and tablet as well as two sets of pockets for smaller items. One of them is made of mesh and has a zipper which is great for storing jewelry, medicine, or a hygiene kit.
The bag has reinforced edges and a steel frame, both of which ensure that the bag keeps its shape and keeps other people or objects from pushing against your devices.
Kroser Laptop Backpack
What to Look for When Buying Laptop Backpacks for Women
Material and Stitch Quality
Laptop backpacks for women come in different materials, colors, and sizes. Of these, your bag’s material is the most important one for ensuring that your new backpack is functional. Fabric, canvas, and leather are all great picks for laptop bags since they have good tensile strength, allowing them to bear the weight of your laptop and additional items with ease.
Another thing you need to look out for is the bag’s stitch quality. This is especially hard to do when you’re buying online, but try to look at photos from reviews left by previous buyers. Closeups of the bag can let you see whether the bag is stitched together with thick thread or if it’s only stitched once on one side with thin thread that’s likely to snap the moment you use it.
Size
If you already have a laptop to use with the backpack you’ll be buying, make sure to filter for bags that are suited to your laptop’s size. Laptops typically come with 15-inch and 17-inch screens so if you’re not sure, just buy a laptop backpack that can fit either of these sizes.
Design
Laptop backpacks for women offer more design variants compared to men’s backpacks or unisex bags so pick a style and color that you really like. Other design factors to consider are the number of pockets a bag has and what they’re for. Specialized compartments for water bottles and small pockets for makeup and pens go a long way to make your backpack feel more like it’s custom-made for your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What size of laptop fits in a backpack?
Most laptop backpacks for women, or men, will fit 15-inch and 17-inch laptops, but if your laptop is larger than 17-inches, you may have to look for a backpack that can be expanded or is made of flexible material. Laptop backpacks typically are made of those materials, so as long as you choose a polyester or nylon fabric backpack, you should be able to fit an extra inch or so of screen into your laptop backpack. -
Is a backpack good for a laptop?
Laptop backpacks are the best way to carry your laptop to work or school with you. A backpack distributes your laptop’s weight on your shoulders and back, lessening the overall strain that each part of your body has to endure. Compare this to laptop totes and handbags which put all the weight on your wrist or shoulder and you’ll find that a backpack is far more comfortable. -
What can I use instead of a laptop bag?
A regular backpack can also be used to carry your laptop, but it’s not the best option because regular backpacks can’t provide the same level of protection that a dedicated backpack can. Still, you can probably get away with it as long as you don’t use a regular backpack for traveling with your laptop and you’re extremely careful about bumping into hard surfaces.