The 10 Best Laptop Bags as of June 2026

How we ranked these laptop bags

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each laptop bag does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Laptop Bags	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Peak Design Everyday Backpack	8.8	Best premium	Backpack	£250	View Price
2	Bellroy Classic Backpack	8.6	Best everyday	Backpack	£150	View Price
3	Samsonite Laptop Backpack	8.5	Best durable	Backpack	£90	View Price
4	Thule Crossover 2 Backpack	8.5	Best protective travel	Backpack	£130	View Price
5	Targus CitySmart Backpack	8.4	Best value backpack	Backpack	£55	View Price
6	tomtoc Laptop Sleeve	8.4	Best sleeve	Sleeve	£25	View Price
7	Wenger Business Briefcase	8.3	Best briefcase	Briefcase	£70	View Price
8	Targus Messenger Bag	8.2	Best messenger value	Messenger	£35	View Price
9	Herschel Retreat Backpack	8.2	Best stylish casual	Backpack	£80	View Price
10	Amazon Basics Laptop Backpack	8.0	Best budget	Backpack	£25	View Price

The full ranking

Best premium

Peak Design Everyday Backpack

8.8Our number one pick.

Peak Design's Everyday Backpack offers superb laptop and gear protection with clever FlexFold dividers, weatherproof materials and quick-access side zips, a premium do-it-all. It is expensive, but the protection and organisation are excellent.

Protection: 9.2Comfort: 8.8Storage: 9.0Value: 8.0

Pros

Excellent protection
Clever dividers
Weatherproof

Cons

Expensive
Heavier

Check price on Amazon≈ £250

Best everyday

Bellroy Classic Backpack

8.6A superb runner-up.

Bellroy's Classic Backpack blends smart styling, comfy straps and a protected laptop sleeve with water-resistant fabric, a brilliant everyday commuter bag. It is pricier, but the design and comfort are excellent.

Protection: 8.6Comfort: 9.0Storage: 8.6Value: 8.4

Pros

Smart looks
Comfortable straps
Water-resistant

Cons

Pricey
Mid capacity

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best durable

Samsonite Laptop Backpack

8.5Rounds out our top three.

Samsonite's laptop backpacks bring durable materials, a padded laptop compartment and travel-friendly features like a trolley sleeve, a dependable workhorse. It is mid-priced, but the durability and travel features are good.

Protection: 8.8Comfort: 8.6Storage: 8.6Value: 8.6

Pros

Durable build
Padded laptop bay
Trolley sleeve

Cons

Heavier
Plain

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

Best protective travel

Thule Crossover 2 Backpack

8.5A standout in the upper half.

Thule's Crossover 2 has a crush-proof SafeZone compartment for fragile tech, durable water-resistant fabric and comfy straps, great for protecting gear on the move. It is pricier, but the protection is excellent.

Protection: 9.0Comfort: 8.6Storage: 8.6Value: 8.4

Pros

Crush-proof SafeZone
Water-resistant
Comfortable

Cons

Pricey
Boxy

Check price on Amazon≈ £130

Best value backpack

Targus CitySmart Backpack

8.4A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Targus's CitySmart backpack offers solid laptop protection, plenty of pockets and comfy straps at a friendly price, strong everyday value. It is plainer, but the protection and value are excellent.

Protection: 8.6Comfort: 8.6Storage: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Good protection
Lots of pockets
Affordable

Cons

Plain looks
Mid materials

Check price on Amazon≈ £55

Best sleeve

tomtoc Laptop Sleeve

8.4Great value in the middle of the pack.

tomtoc's protective laptop sleeve uses corner-armour padding and a snug fit to guard a laptop slipped into another bag or carried alone, great value protection. It has minimal storage, but for slim protection it is excellent.

Protection: 8.8Comfort: 8.2Storage: 7.8Value: 9.2

Pros

Excellent corner protection
Snug fit
Cheap

Cons

Minimal storage
Sleeve only

Check price on Amazon≈ £25

Best briefcase

Wenger Business Briefcase

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

Wenger's business briefcase offers a smart, professional look with a padded laptop section and organiser pockets, ideal for formal workplaces. It is less comfy than a backpack for long carries, but the looks and organisation are good.

Protection: 8.4Comfort: 8.0Storage: 8.6Value: 8.6

Pros

Professional look
Padded laptop section
Good organiser

Cons

Less comfy long-term
Single-shoulder strain

Check price on Amazon≈ £70

Best messenger value

Targus Messenger Bag

8.2Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Targus's messenger bag offers a padded laptop pocket and easy over-the-shoulder access at a low price, good value for casual carry. It is single-strap, but for value and access it is good.

Protection: 8.4Comfort: 8.0Storage: 8.4Value: 9.0

Pros

Easy shoulder access
Padded laptop pocket
Affordable

Cons

Single strap
Mid materials

Check price on Amazon≈ £35

Best stylish casual

Herschel Retreat Backpack

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Herschel's Retreat backpack pairs casual student style with a padded laptop sleeve and roomy main compartment, a fashionable everyday carry. The padding is lighter than tech bags, but the looks and value are good.

Protection: 8.0Comfort: 8.4Storage: 8.6Value: 8.6

Pros

Stylish casual look
Roomy
Laptop sleeve

Cons

Lighter padding
Not weatherproof

Check price on Amazon≈ £80

Best budget

Amazon Basics Laptop Backpack

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Amazon Basics' laptop backpack covers everyday carry with a padded laptop section and several pockets at a rock-bottom price, a sensible budget pick. It is basic, but for value it works.

Protection: 8.0Comfort: 8.0Storage: 8.4Value: 9.0

Pros

Cheapest option
Padded laptop bay
Several pockets

Cons

Basic materials
Plain

Check price on Amazon≈ £25

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the laptop bags in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Peak Design Everyday Backpack, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Bellroy Classic Backpack and Samsonite Laptop Backpack are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best laptop bags without overthinking it, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £250

Our top picks at a glance

Peak Design Everyday Backpack

Targus CitySmart Backpack

Bellroy Classic Backpack

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How we ranked these laptop bags

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Peak Design Everyday Backpack

Pros

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Bellroy Classic Backpack

Pros

Cons

Samsonite Laptop Backpack

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Cons

Thule Crossover 2 Backpack

Pros

Cons

Targus CitySmart Backpack

Pros

Cons

tomtoc Laptop Sleeve

Pros

Cons

Wenger Business Briefcase

Pros

Cons

Targus Messenger Bag

Pros

Cons

Herschel Retreat Backpack

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Cons

Amazon Basics Laptop Backpack

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Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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