Side by Side Comparison of: S-ZONE vs AmazonBasics

I especially like the roominess of this laptop bag. It fits a 15.6" laptop, mouse, and power adapter, leaving room for lots more. And yet, it doesn't seem over-large. I have another laptop bag that is more of a sleeve which I would not buy again. A laptop bag is useless if it doesn't allow room to carry at least the power cord.The quality of this bag seems good for the occasional user. I don't travel with my laptop a lot but need a decent bag for it when I do. I wish it came in other colors, though.

This bag is rather inexpensive but is really well made. It has several pockets with the middle one opening up to put the laptop down into with a fabric lining on ether side which separates the laptop from items you can put in on either side of it. The handle and straps and very strong and you can rest assured that it wont rip and no one will just be able to pull it away from you in hopes the handles, strap or material will give way. This will definitely work for a long time - or can do until you have enough money to get a really expensive one. All black allows anyone to use it and it would go from casual to professional.

I have a Microsoft Surface 3, and I was using an old ipad case that had only handles. I wanted to add a shoulder strap, so I found this case. It was inexpensive and had handles AND a strap. When I received it, I was pleasantly surprised. The inside has a 3 compartments....the middle for my computer and two others to separate papers or other items from the computer. It also has a front zippered pocket for small thing and a larger zippered area for larger things. This is my favorite computer bag, and I especially like that I can carry it hands-free too. I highly recommend it!

I purchased this laptop bag for my Dell XPS 13 for transport purchase and not for the purpose of protecting the laptop from a high-altitude drop. As such, I cannot attest for that purpose. There are three zippered pockets for this bag. The main opening on the top of the bag is secured by double zippers, the other two openings on the front of the bag are secured by single zippers. Inside the main opening a laptop fits neatly into the middle and it has side pockets on either side which could be used for flat objects. I am not using these pockets for anything. The next opening on the front is where I keep my main accessories. Inside this opening there are three open pockets on the side closest to the laptop. This is where I keep my bluetooth mouse, the AC power cord, and the power brick. In front of the three pockets is a larger pocket, this is where I keep my cables, currently, and miniHD to HDMI cable, a USB to mini-USB cable and some earbuds. At the very front of the bag is the smaller zippered opening which is currently used to carry the over-the-shoulder strap that comes with the bag. The bag is of very good quality with adequate stitching. At top are two handstraps situated on either side of the main opening which appear to be strongly attached to provide secure carrying when loaded with laptop and accessories. The bag works really well for the Dell XPS 13 and I strongly recommend it for that other similar sized ( 8"x12"x11/16") laptops or notebooks.

This bag is wonderful and seems to be well made. The little pocket in the front is perfect for chargers or various electronic products (it is nice and roomy). The second pocket in the front has pockets on the interior wall (that seem to be the same size) that allow you to place a phone, headphones, plugs, a small external hard drive, batteries, etc, inside and keep them nice and organized (this pocket is also roomy so you definitely could place a decent sized novel inside it. Then the main pocket has a pocket on the exterior wall (that would be nice for an ebook reader or small tablet), the main compartment (that can fit 3-7 legal sized notepads... this depends on the depth of your computer of course), and there is a nice pocket on the interior wall of the main compartment that fits my 13.3 macbook pro with retina display [early 2015] perfectly.... if your computer is thicker, you might want to put the notebooks in the interior pocket and the computer in the main compartment. Basically, this bag is perfect to carry all your stuff (besides just your computer and technology). This bag also comes with a nice shoulder strap which helps immensely when carrying this around, I've literally filled this thing to capacity (over 40 pounds) and this bag held up all day [12 hours] and the shoulder strap made it a lot less painful to carry around. This bag is a wonderful carry on for airplanes. The fabric on the front of the bag is stain-proof (to coffee, tea, ink)... but that may be due to the fact that it is black. I love this bag because everything inside it feels protected... it is awesome.

I bought this bag for my Acer C720P Chromebook (11.6-Inch Touchscreen, 2GB) Moonstone White, which replaced a sluggish ASUS TF700 and an even slower Dell Inspiron N4010. The Chromebook fits perfectly.PROS-Very lightLittle pocket holds power bank and walletMedium pocket holds 2 piece charging cord, flash drives and necessary cords for my phoneFits Chromebook VERY well.The backside can hold a phone case belt clip, which is great for when I try to hold everything together.Large pocket has two dividers, and I use one pocket for my Chromebook and the others for my notebooks.The amazing price (when compared to similar bags).Looks greatZippers are really high qualityCON-Not a big fan of the shoulder strap, so I just used the handles instead.Other thoughts-I'm planning to buy another soon for my mom's HP Stream 11.Nothing else compares to this bagAmazonBasics is a really good brand

This is a great bag for a smaller laptop. It holds the laptop, charger, bluetooth mouse and a myfi without feeling bulky and getting excessively large. My only issue is that the rear suitcase strap is just slightly too small to fit over the handle of a rolling suitcase, same for the hand straps on top. You can work it on to the suitcase but it is not a quick procedure and I worry I'm going to tear the bag in the process. Beyond this minor annoyance, I have been very pleased with the purchase.

Perfect for my needs. My 15" laptop fits perfectly, plus I even had room for the Officemate Slim Clipboard Storage Box, Charcoal (83303). There is also a handy internal pocket for files, and two other compartments for office supplies.The material seems to be hardy and the workmanship is fine.The only thing that would have made it better would have been an additional pocket on the backside.

This is a nice laptop bag that is just the right size for my 11 inch laptop. It has a couple of extra pockets to store things and a nice handle. The only small issue I have is that it bulges a bit when I try to put the power adapter in the front pocket, but that's not too big an issue. If you are looking for a small bag to protect or carry your laptop, this one seems to be a good deal. Some people have reported issues with the shoulder strap. I don't use it so I can't comment much on that.

I'd say this one fits the "Basics" moniker very well, for better and for worse (though the worse isn't so bad at all).I've been using this for a few months now, and it has been holding up perfectly well. Construction seems very solid all around, padding is minimal but firm and sufficient, straps seem durable. Lots of different pockets on the inside (including three interior pockets in the larger front compartment, as per the photo) and three separate compartments overall, so there are many ways to separate your stuff and room for all the essentials. The overall look is trim and attractive, the zippers and smooth and seem sturdy, and it's a nice light weight.Downsides? No dealbreakers, just lack of refinements or niceties. There are no feet on the bottom of the case, so it's just resting on the same material as the rest of the exterior. So far it's holding up fine, but it is more slippery than rubber feet would be, so it tends to slide down and lay flat on its back if you rest it at an angle. The relatively narrow thickness of the case magnifies this effect. The shoulder strap seems fine, but the plastic hooks at either end don't rotate quite as smoothly as metal would, so the strap tends to get twisted pretty easily. The interior fabric has held up well for me, but it is fairly thin and makes a bit of a pronounced crinkly sound when you access the interior pockets. The aforementioned relative thinness of the case back to front does limit what you can stuff into the bag - I've had a laptop, file folder, phone/wallet/etc, and not overly thick book all layered inside, and that fills up its thickness pretty well. Definitely on the narrow side of cases, but then again that's part of why I bought it. Wanted something trim and efficient, not heavy and bulky.Overall, very satisfied with it and glad I got it. If I could change one thing, it would be to have rubber feet or some other kind of protective traction on the bottom. Apart from that, the "basics" in this bag are acceptable and make it a great deal.

I just got my bag this morning and it seems to be pretty great so far. the bag has one large pocket with 3 dividers that got long ways, which are perfect for my 2 kindle fires, and my other larger tablet. the middle zipper pocket is perfect for smaller things. i use the middle pocket for my wifi hot spot and power bank. it has 2 sleeves which fit them both perfectly. you can also fit an additional smaller tablet or android in there too if you wanted. the last and smallest pocket is good for wires and pens, not much else. All in all if your looking for a smaller travel bag for your tablet or kindle, then this bag will probaly work for you. just make sure you know what size screen you have before you but this. the title says laptop, but i think its more of a tablet bag . a small thin laptop will fit but the battery charger might not.

This is a nice quality bag at a cheap price. The only thing I didn't really like were the rubber grip zippers with the Amazon Basics logos on them. It would have looked a little more professional without that and I'm curious to see the durability of the rubber grips versus a conventional full-metal zipper grip. I read other reviews complaining of a "chemical" smell but I think they have probably never smelled neoprene before. Some people were also complaining about it being a little over-sized for the iPad but I disagree. This is not an iPad case, it's universal netbook case. I think it's a nice size, especially if you have a case on your iPad as well. You can also fit a few accessories in the separate front pocket without worry about it scratching up your device.

Does not offer great laptop protection. You'll be needing to invest in a separate laptop case to make sure normal day to day bumps to not damage your computer.

The bag I received is not like the bag pictured. The leather is a dark brown, and doesn't have that weathered look, which I like. The leather on my bag looks incredibly cheap. The grey color is a bit purple in tone. I was hoping to gift this to my husband to use as a laptop bag for work and work travel, but it just doesn't look nice enough. That being said, you get what you pay for. The price is right. It would be a GREAT bag for a college student.

The top pair of magnets don't line up on mine which makes them never connect to the flap. There's a lot of strings hanging off the seams as well. It's not bad for the price, but it looked better in the picture.

Looks great, spacious, but both zippers broke after 3 months, they keep running, so i've stopped using outside pocket altogether, and I have to zip inside compartment very carefully, which is a pain in the ass.

Bag worked great for about 4 months, then the main zipper stopped working. Now the other zipper on the back is stuck and cannot move about halfway open. Loved it at first, but not the sturdiest.

Update: Strap broke in three months, kinda sucks.This is a great SMALL messenger bag. Enough Space for your laptop (mine is a 12.5 inch widescreen and the bag has space for a considerably bigger laptop) and all it's accessories, as well as a big note-taking journal and some full folders. For the price, I am really happy with the quality of the material and the manufacturing. I am hoping to get a few years of daily use out of it, and it seems like that won't be a problem.

I like the design of this bag and the size is what I expected. It "appears" that it is sturdy however the one I received had a problem with the stitching. The inside flap appears to have been cut a bit short so it did not catch the stitching an came open. Fortunately it was easy to return and I will try again to see if I can get a good one and update the review appropriately.

It fits my Lenovo chromebook fine, but it's a tight fit to include much more than a bullet journal and a few pens with the chromebook n the bag. Keeping the charger and a mouse is too much in the bag.Other reviewers also complain about the strap hooks coming undone when used. I confirm the strap hooks do come undone, but I don't know how it happens. Happened three times to me since I started using it, and now pieces of black tape over the hooks have kept it together.

Very basic bag, gets the job done. No complaints, but I would recommend something sturdier for heavier devices, as it's not very well padded and if care isn't taken you could damage a device. Not recommended if you're prone to drops, bumping or accidents. But does the job fine if you simple need something to carry a laptop or large tablet around in.

As a bag, it's kind of cheap but it gets the job done. Has space for your cords and such, and if your laptop doesn't have a massive vent off of the back, I'm pretty sure you'll have plenty of space.For my laptop, the ASUS ROG G752, it doesn't fit. If the bag was a half inch taller, it would fit perfectly, albeit with a bit of convincing from the zipper. As it is, it's barely too small.If you're looking for something that'll get your laptop from the dorm to the classroom, this bag will do you fine. If you have a big and proud gaming laptop that you want to protect for cheap, just get a sleeve instead. Arvok's 17.3 inch sleeve fits my PC perfectly and has the padding to protect it to and from robotics meetings and LAN parties, for any fellow G752 owners out there.

The Bad:As a few other reviewers mentioned, the shoulder strap WILL unclip when just the right orientation of the clip hook to the bail it attaches to occurs. What happens is that the clip hook doesn't always swivel freely, especially if the strap has twisted itself across the side of the bag. When you lift it up, the clip doesn't swivel and all the weight of the bag deflects the flexible part of the clip sideways, out of the hook body and the hook pops off of the bail. I think the only way to fix this would be with a metal clip body. You can avoid this if you wiggle the strap a bit before you pick up the bag to make sure the strap extends straight up and the clips aren't jacked sideways.A smaller issue is that the length of the strap material is such that the adjustment slider is in the exact spot you would want the should pad to be when set to the average person's size.The Good:This is a really nice bag for $14. I got the 11" version and it feels durable and well padded. The padding seems fine for the weight of a typical 11" Chromebook but I suspect there is too little in the corners for larger, heavier laptops. The zippers seem tough and the straps are well sewn and durable. The pockets are nice though it's too bad the pocket that has the sleeves for a wallet, pens, etc. is also the only pocket big enough for a power supply. So you can't easily get at your pens, etc. if the power supply is in there. All in all, a really nice bag. I would say it can't be touched for under $20

I bought this bag for a Lenovo 14" flex, but it is an exact tight fit, the zippers would scratch the corners or the wide side up if you are not careful, the Lenovo 14" flex's four corners are way up to the edge of each corner of the bag. But it is good for the 14" size Asus laptop, since it's 1/2 inch smaller than the 14" Lenovo. the bag is not really padded compared to other ones I have. So you would rather pay more and get another bag where you can transport your laptop with extra dropping protection.I'm giving the 3 star rating based on the poor padding issue

The bag was good quality and it looks nice, but it's REALLY SMALL. I can hold about 1 binder and one small book. If you are thinking about buying this to use for school I suggest you look someplace else!

Was much smaller than expected. Returned as my lap top did not even fit.

Eh, not impressive.

Felt cheap. Didn't hold up well. Returned.

I liked the product up until the zippers stopped working. The zipper looks like it should be rugged, however is poorly constructed and after a few months it takes 2-3 attempts to get it to seal all the way across. This happens both on the side pocket and main zipper. I didn't expect this bag to last 16+ years like my last one, however a bit more than 7mo would have been nice.

Strap broke after only a few months use. Do not waste your money

I was looking for a bag that could hold my tablet, some papers and some office supply so I didn't have to lug my larger bag that I use for my laptop. I bought the small and it was way too small - not that everything didn't fit, it just looked like a "murse" (man purse). I'm going to try the larger size and see if it's a bit more masculine.

It'[s just a darned good thing that the laptop isn't 15.7 - instead of 15.6". It BARELY fits and does not have near the padding that a bit more expensive case has. I'll keep it for 14" and do as I normally do ... put craft-store flat foam (e.g. seat cushion) inside as well. I'm keeping them; but reluctantly.... Just don't have the desire to 'fight yet something else in life'.

Editing my comment 6 months in. The bag works well, but I have had one glaring problem with it. The clip for the bag's strap cut a hole in the bag's fabric. This hole exposes the laptop compartment to air, moisture, all the things I want the bag to protect it from. This is an inexpensive bag, I wasn't expecting it to last forever. I was hoping to get more than 6 months out of it, and I am particularly annoyed that the bag's own hardware caused the hole the in bag. This is why I'm bringing my rating down to 2 stars.My original 4-star review, written when I'd been using the bag for less than a week, follows:This is a good quality bag, with padding to protect a laptop. This has enough pockets and room to carry your everyday items without being bulky. (I can carry a large file folder, a pencil case, a pad, and some cables/plugs etc, along with a 15" laptop.) I've only had it a few days now, so I can't speak to its long-term durability. But it feels solid and well-constructed. The padded shoulder strap and handles are a nice touch.There are two things I wish were a little different. One, I wish the laptop section were separate from the main section. The whole compartment is padded, but anything in that compartment can bang against the laptop. (The very delicate retina displays on current Mac laptops make me worried about this.) Two, I wish the bag had one or two outside pockets for storing an umbrella and water bottle. Those are two everyday items I often want to carry with me. Aside from that, I'm happy with this bag.

I own about a dozen laptop and tablet bags, including some name brands. This is the first AmazonBasics I have ever bought. I hesitated because some reviewers complained about insufficient padding. Since it is so inexpensive, I decided to give it a try.Surprisingly, the padding is not thin at all. It is actually among the best in its category. I own virtually every kind of laptop bags. Only suitcase style laptop cases have thicker padding than this, if you don't mind carrying that weight.I am very satisfied. I am sure I will buy more AmaxonBasics products in the future.Update on 1/2/2016Downgraded from 5 stars. The shoulder pad is broken.The shoulder pad is designed to have problem. The cloth on one side is too thin. The strap keeps cutting the edges of the curved pad In only a little more than two months, the pad is broken.

I got this for my Lenovo Yoga 3 14". It fit the laptop and a few accessories very well. The shoulder pad is clunky and poorly designed so I got rid of it. The clips are also a little awkward, and were partially responsible for the accident that broke my laptop screen.I was reaching to adjust the clip while the bag was on my shoulder. The clip had twisted upside down. It came undone after very little pressure and the bag fell from my shoulder. It landed on fairly soft dirt, but the bag has almost no padding--particularly on the corners. It fell not very far, and I assumed it was fine. However when I got to work and pulled it out the corner of my touchscreen had cracked pretty badly.The bag is pretty good for carrying if you are careful of the clips, and it is a good slim size. However it is not helpful for protecting your laptop.

This bag has two significant problems that really should be addressed.Firstly, the padding is insufficient in the bottom corners. There is enough padding at the bottom and sides, but almost no padding at the corners, which are the most vulnerable points on your laptop.Secondly, the shoulder strap attaches to the bag with two plastic clips, and they can let go when least expected, especially when the strap was a little twisted before picking it up. This has happened to me on multiple occasions.The combination of these two problems has led to my laptop suffering corner damage from falling onto pavement when I picked up my bag by the strap, and it decided to let go.If you have a nice laptop, this is an accident waiting to happen.

Arrived broken

The buckles on the bag started to make a scraping sound about 30 days after buying the bag. Buy something else.

Strap broke after 20 minutes of use. Other than that i have to say it is nice, looks nice and is great for college.

Had this bag for about 4 months now. Zipper for the external pocket broke after a few weeks. More recently, the hook for the strap broke, causing me to drop my laptop on a concrete surface. Do not buy. There are more durable bags for much less

The zipper broke after one week of use

Bought this bag for toting some small stuff to and from work. Firstly, there is inconsistent coloring in the leather on the straps. Secondly, on of the metal clasps that connect the strap to the bag itself has worn through after four months of moderate use, see the attached photo. The most this bag ever carried was a text book and an umbrella. I can no longer use the bag as the strap no longer attaches to the bag.

Bought it for my employee because of it's price. But I would not use it ever. Feels very cheap and not well designed. Come on amazon you can do better!

Actually, it is a very nice item for the price. However, I purchased it as it was recommended with Lenovo Yoga 11e, and it does not come close to fitting. Well, it comes close, but you CAN NOT slide laptop itself into bag. No way, no how.

Product is small and light as advertised. However I would not recommend this if you're traveling with a suitcase. Normally on the back of laptop cases you can slip the laptop on the handle of the suit case. They made the hook to small, so it makes it difficult to handle the bag and suit case

I hate to do it. Honestly, I do. The case was great and fit my Toshiba Satellite snug and securely. Plenty of pockets for the mouse, USB cords, the charger, etc. Plenty of room. Life was good.Then it happened. The strap unclipped itself while I was leaving my office this afternoon. You see, they are intended to be free spinning, typical straps. Except when it doesn't twist, it will come off. Another review I read mentioned this. "Nah, that's just a once in a blue moon scenario" I told myself after reading it. I shuddered the same phrase as I watched the case fall corner first. Not even enough time to realize what had happened, as it was only hanging from my shoulder....Opened the bag to find my 850 dollar laptop with a dented frame and shattered screen. That was hours ago, and now here I am. Return processed and a backpack ordered. Just get a backpack, It's not worth the risk to your electronics. There isn't enough padding. Learn from my mistakes! Look at the carnage and don't let it happen to yours!!

The laptop bag is very small and does not have good padding to protect the laptop. The bag is very thin. Cheap material used to manufacture the bag. I returned it.

The shoulder strap on the bag simply popped loose one day, causing my laptop to make fast friends with the concrete and breaking the laptop.