First Impressions
Matein positions the MATEIN Messenger Bag 15.6 Inch Crossbody Black as a affordable laptop bags, asking $27.99. After 4,068 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a outstanding 4.5 stars. We've ranked it #16 out of 33 in this category. 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.
Build and Portability
Build quality at $27.99 is plastic-heavy with some flex in the lid and deck - that's the trade-off for the price.
The Numbers
- Brand: Matein
- Price: $27.99 (well above the $23.47 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.5 of 5.0
- Reviews: 4,068
- Category rank: #16 of 33 in laptop bags
- Cheaper in category: 26 products
- Higher-rated in category: 28 products
- More-reviewed in category: 13 products
From the Reviews
4,068 reviews and a 4.5-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.
The Field Around It
At $27.99, the MATEIN Messenger Bag 15.6 Inch Crossbody Black sits well above the $23.47 category average. 26 options are cheaper and 6 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.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- Lausiax 15.6 Laptop Sleeve Purple - $25.99, 4.9★ (91 reviews) · Better on both axes
- EZrelia 15.6 Laptop Shoulder Bag - $25.99, 4.8★ (1,093 reviews) · Better on both axes
- LOVEVOOK 15.6 Laptop Tote Bag - $25.98, 4.8★ (319 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Lausiax 15.6 Laptop Sleeve Purple at 4.9★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Lenovo Laptop Bag T210 Messenger Shoulder at $11.99.
Should You Buy It?
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Bottom Line
7.8/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.