Quick Overview
Priced at $36.99, the MATEIN 15.6 Laptop Messenger Bag is Matein's entry in the laptop bags category. With 123 buyers rating it at 4.7 stars, it currently sits at #27 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 $36.99 is plastic-heavy with some flex in the lid and deck - that's the trade-off for the price.
Specifications
- Brand: Matein
- Price: $36.99 (well above the $23.47 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.7 of 5.0
- Reviews: 123
- Category rank: #27 of 33 in laptop bags
- Cheaper in category: 31 products
- Higher-rated in category: 4 products
- More-reviewed in category: 26 products
Owner Reports
123 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 $36.99, the MATEIN 15.6 Laptop Messenger Bag sits well above the $23.47 category average. 31 options are cheaper and 1 are more expensive.
The category leader is the MATEIN Travel Laptop Backpack USB Charging Grey ($19.79, 4.7★, 112,023 reviews). It's $17.20 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- MATEIN Travel Laptop Backpack USB Charging Grey - $19.79, 4.7★ (112,023 reviews) · Cheaper
- MOSISO 15-16 Inch Laptop Sleeve Polyester Black - $16.99, 4.7★ (61,526 reviews) · Cheaper
- Lenovo Laptop Backpack B210 15.6 Inch Black - $16.99, 4.5★ (48,635 reviews) · Cheaper If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Lenovo Laptop Bag T210 Messenger Shoulder at $11.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Only if you specifically want what makes it expensive. The rating is excellent but the price premium is meaningful. There are cheaper highly-rated options in this category - make sure the extra money is buying a feature you'll actually use.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Final Take
7.1/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.