First Impressions
Priced at $20.99, the Amazon Basics 15.6 Laptop Backpack is Amazon Basics's entry in the laptop bags category. With 1,992 buyers rating it at 4.7 stars, it currently sits at #17 of 33 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Laptop Construction
Build quality at $20.99 is plastic-heavy with some flex in the lid and deck - that's the trade-off for the price.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Amazon Basics
- Price: $20.99 (slightly below the $23.47 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.7 of 5.0
- Reviews: 1,992
- Category rank: #17 of 33 in laptop bags
- Cheaper in category: 12 products
- Higher-rated in category: 4 products
- More-reviewed in category: 16 products
Real-World Feedback
1,992 reviews and a 4.7-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
What Else to Consider
At $20.99, the Amazon Basics 15.6 Laptop Backpack sits slightly below the $23.47 category average. 12 options are cheaper and 20 are more expensive.
The category leader is the MATEIN Travel Laptop Backpack USB Charging Grey ($19.79, 4.7★, 112,023 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- MOSISO 15-16 Inch Laptop Sleeve Polyester Black - $16.99, 4.7★ (61,526 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- Lenovo Laptop Bag T210 Messenger Shoulder - $11.99, 4.7★ (34,632 reviews) · Cheaper
- Lenovo T210 15.6 Laptop Case - $16.99, 4.7★ (17,705 reviews) · Roughly comparable If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Lenovo Laptop Bag T210 Messenger Shoulder at $11.99.
Who Should Get This
Yes - high rating, below-average price, healthy review volume. The Amazon Basics 15.6 Laptop Backpack is the kind of choice that's hard to regret. The only reason to skip it is if a specific feature you need is missing.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
The Verdict
8.6/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.