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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1770 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers value the Octave Backpack for 15.6” Laptops for its high-quality materials, spacious design with ample pockets for organization, and comfortable fit. Many appreciate its lightweight nature and the excellent padding provided for laptops and other items. The size is frequently praised as being ideal. While some customers expressed concerns about the level of protection offered for laptops, the positive feedback on other features outweighs this concern.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bag

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    .......It is a Functional bag at a functional price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    GOOD

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Targus - Octave Backpack for 15.6” Laptops - Black QUALITY OK

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    small and not the best quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    really smal l and i dont trust putting my laptop in it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Pretty nice

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice bag for a laptop. I would recommend it for any use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    nice backpack thank you for best buy all good be happy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Avoid. Not well built.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    At $10 it’s overpriced. Fell off couch with laptop inside and provided zero, none, nil, zilch, nada protection for laptop inside. It’s better than a reused WalMart thin plastic bag, but you won’t be impressed with the level of padding for the laptop compartment.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      Thank you for your purchase. Hope to see you again soon. Please feel free to contact one of our customer service agents at 877-482-7487, Monday through Friday, 10AM EST to 7PM EST. We will be happy to assist you. ~Targus Customer Support Targus

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    front seams ripping open already

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love Targus products and the design of this backpack is great, but this one already has the seam on the front large pocket ripping open. Poor stitching I suppose.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      I am sorry to hear that our Octave Backpack for 15.6” Laptops did not meet your expectations. We would be happy to look further into this for you. Please feel free to contact one of our customer service agents at 877-482-7487, Monday through Friday, 10AM EST to 7PM EST. ~Targus Customer Support Targus

  • Cons mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    not very sturdy

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Barely any padding. I returned this because I did not feel that it would offer adequate protection.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      Our apologies that the Octave backpack did not suite your needs. Please give our customer support team a call at 877-482-7487 Monday thru Friday 10 AM to 7 PM EST and they will be happy to help you find a bag that will offer the protection you are looking for. Targus

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Smaller fit

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a good backpack just really small for my broad shoulders. Feels like a kids bag. The starps arent the problem its the actually bag size.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      I am sorry to hear that our Octave Backpack for 15.6” Laptops did not meet your expectations. We would be happy to suggest a different product that will better meet your needs. Please feel free to contact one of our customer service agents at 877-482-7487, Monday through Friday, 10AM EST to 7PM EST. ~Targus Customer Support Targus

  • Cons mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    not padded enough

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not protective enough, returned it. It felt only slightly more padded than a regular bookbag.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      I am sorry to hear that our Octave Backpack for 15.6” Laptops did not meet your expectations. We would be happy to suggest a different product that will better meet your needs. Please feel free to contact one of our customer service agents at 877-482-7487, Monday through Friday, 10AM EST to 7PM EST. ~Targus Customer Support Targus

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Poorly made

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Much thinner than I expected so I decided to return it because I bought it for my gaming laptop. Might be ok for a cheap work laptop but that's about it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      Thank you for your purchase. Hope to see you again soon. Please feel free to contact one of our customer service agents at 877-482-7487, Monday through Friday, 10AM EST to 7PM EST. We will be happy to assist you. ~Targus Customer Support Targus

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Got defective item

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Received defective item. The material looks very lightweight. Can be good only if u carry less weight in the bag.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      Thank you for your purchase. Hope to see you again soon. Please feel free to contact one of our customer service agents at 877-482-7487, Monday through Friday, 10AM EST to 7PM EST. We will be happy to assist you. ~Targus Customer Support Targus

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    If traveling super light, this may be for you.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looks and feels somewhat cheap. Also smaller than a normal backpack we would use. Would have returned if I had not missed the return date.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      I am sorry to hear that our product did not meet your expectations. We would be happy to suggest a different product that will meet your needs better. Please feel free to contact one of our customer service agents at 877-482-7487, Monday through Friday, 10AM EST to 7PM EST. ~Targus Customer Support Targus

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Extremely Cheap Material

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Seriously disappointed with Targus and Best Buy. Extremely cheap material. It's lightweight alright, therefore it has no integrity or stability when you put it on the ground. I bought it because of Targus's reputation for quality products. I can't believe they had the audacity to actually mark it at around $37 and then promoting it as a great discount on Black Friday to lure buyers.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      I am sorry to hear that our Octave Backpack for 15.6” Laptops did not meet your expectations. We would be happy to suggest a different product that will better meet your needs. Please feel free to contact one of our customer service agents at 877-482-7487, Monday through Friday, 10AM EST to 7PM EST. ~Targus Customer Support Targus

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    total tech support & protection plans are garbages

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    do not buy any off does plans, my tv is broken and i get no help even when i bought total tech protection and protection plan. there excuse is software but its clearly not, so if this was truth then it needs to be fix by the total tech but its not. total garbage and no help, costumer service is none, i keep calling and no one moves but guess what best buy, i will no longer buy anything from u, and i will steer anybody away.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      Thank you for your purchase. Hope to see you again soon. Please feel free to contact one of our customer service agents at 877-482-7487, Monday through Friday, 10AM EST to 7PM EST. We will be happy to assist you. ~Targus Customer Support Targus

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Cheesy quality

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So flimsy...Would not put anything of value in this as I wouldn't trust it to hold up.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      I am sorry to hear that our Octave Backpack for 15.6” Laptops did not meet your expectations. We would be happy to suggest a different product that will better meet your needs. Please feel free to contact one of our customer service agents at 877-482-7487, Monday through Friday, 10AM EST to 7PM EST. ~Targus Customer Support Targus

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Package

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This item was great for the price but durability I had to return did not fill safe

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      I am sorry to hear that our Octave Backpack for 15.6” Laptops did not meet your expectations. We would be happy to suggest a different product that will better meet your needs. Please feel free to contact one of our customer service agents at 877-482-7487, Monday through Friday, 10AM EST to 7PM EST. ~Targus Customer Support Targus

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Targus - Octave Backpack for 15.6” Laptops

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The item returned, it was basically like a regular backpack. Not enough padding to protect a laptop.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      Thank you for your purchase. Hope to see you again soon. Please feel free to contact one of our customer service agents at 877-482-7487, Monday through Friday, 10AM EST to 7PM EST. We will be happy to assist you. ~Targus Customer Support Targus

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Cheap but will work

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good black Friday buy. Not the best quality. Make sure cover before packing

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      I am sorry to hear that our Octave Backpack for 15.6” Laptops did not meet your expectations. We would be happy to suggest a different product that will better meet your needs. Please feel free to contact one of our customer service agents at 877-482-7487, Monday through Friday, 10AM EST to 7PM EST. ~Targus Customer Support Targus

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Don't buy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not worth what I pay for it. Doesn't look like the picture. In person it looks very cheap.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      Thank you for your purchase. Hope to see you again soon. Please feel free to contact one of our customer service agents at 877-482-7487, Monday through Friday, 10AM EST to 7PM EST. We will be happy to assist you. ~Targus Customer Support Targus