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How to Choose the Perfect Laptop Bag
The laptop bag is a timeless accessory for a wide range of managers, professionals, and freelancers who want to keep their devices safe during their daily commutes and business trips. There are laptop bags on the market with a variety of features, made from both natural and synthetic materials, to meet the needs of different users.
If you’re thinking about buying a laptop bag and aren’t sure which one to choose, keep reading our guide to buying the perfect laptop bag, and you’ll find the best solution for your style and needs.
Choose based on your PC's size
First of all, you need to consider the size and interior capacity of the laptop bag: generally, the most popular models can accommodate laptops up to 15.6 inches, while still leaving space for additional devices, such as iPads and smartphones, and/or document pockets.
For those who prefer to travel lighter, smaller models are available, such as laptop bags for computers up to 13” or 14”, which allow for greater freedom of movement. Among the most compact accessories are the laptop briefcase Piquadro from the Pulse line and the laptop bag Delsey from the Mouvement line. Expandable models are also very popular, such as the leather laptop bag from the Piquadro Black Square collection, which can be expanded to hold a 15.6-inch laptop.
It’s also important to consider a laptop bag’s internal capacity in relation to its available compartments. This is because, in addition to a laptop, people often carry other devices—such as iPads and tablets—which are more compact and need to be readily accessible for immediate use. With this in mind, it’s essential to evaluate the construction of each individual compartment, opting for models with internal padding in both device compartments, such as the 17-inch laptop bag from Tumi.
Alternatively, you can choose from messenger bag models—the classic, more compact, and easy-to-handle “mailman” style with an urban look—available in various sizes, including options for smaller devices and laptops.
A Look at the Materials
A good laptop bag must be durable, functional, and practical. It must also meet the style needs of the person carrying it. The choice of material, therefore, cannot be rushed and should also be based on how you plan to use the bag. Leather models are the most popular: they’re usually soft in construction, with compartments and exterior pockets for quick access to items and small devices you need to keep on hand. Leather laptop bags offer maximum versatility and excellent resistance to impacts and scratches; at the same time, they are lightweight, stylish accessories that pair easily with any outfit and are essential for protecting your laptop on the go.
But it’s not just leather. Laptop bags are also available in synthetic materials or a mix of leather and fabric, nylon, and recycled materials, such as the accessories in the “PiquadroBrief 2” line. Models made from these materials are primarily appreciated for their light weight and water resistance.
Equipment
When choosing your next laptop bag, pay attention to its features: well-organized internal and external pockets, ergonomic handles, adjustable shoulder straps that can be detached when needed, as well as any trolley bag options (with wheels), are all features to consider based on the specific use you intend for the bag.
The best laptop bags feature a single handle or two fixed handles, designed to distribute the bag’s internal weight evenly and ensure optimal balance even when the external side pockets are fully loaded. Well-made laptop bags include an ergonomic shoulder strap, adjustable to fit your height, allowing you to carry the bag over your shoulder or across your body without feeling an excessive weight while moving.
Before purchasing a laptop bag, it’s also a good idea to evaluate the additional features, which may prove indispensable in various usage scenarios: among others, pockets for an umbrella and a water bottle; a trolley attachment system and an address tag, which are extremely useful during business trips; well-organized compartments for a cell phone and slots for credit cards and business cards; as well as USB and Micro USB ports for charging your devices at any time.
In short, while it’s true that style is always the most influential factor when choosing an accessory—especially a laptop bag for everyday use—it’s important not to underestimate functionality, durability, and the additional features that one model may offer over another—based solely on a purely aesthetic first impression.
In this guide, we’ve provided some useful tips for purchasing a laptop bag that meets your various work and style needs.
If you still have doubts about choosing your next laptop bag, contact us and schedule an appointment with a Studioarch Personal Shopper. We’ll help you choose your next stylish accessory based on your needs.
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