Should I buy a laptop bag bigger than my laptop?

Measure the size of your laptop and look for a bag that fits exactly or is just a little bigger. If you buy a bag that is too small, you run the risk of damaging your laptop, while a bag that is too large does not protect against bumps and shocks as well.



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A laptop compartment should not be too big, your tablet/laptop must be firmly placed in the compartment and should not slide around too much. Of course, a laptop compartment that is too small will not work either, but we don't need to tell you that.

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If the backpack is 15 inches high / wide then yes, I'd be willing to bet, because laptop screen sizes are measured diagonally from bottom corner to opposite top corner meaning the actual width of the screen is less than this measurement.

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You'll know straight away if your new laptop sleeve is the wrong size. If you can't easily get it into the case, it's too small, and if there is lots of excess space around your device, it's too big. A laptop case should fit snugly and securely around your device, giving it protection from bumps, knocks and scratches.

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Measure diagonal This size does not include the 'bezel' (the casing that surrounds the screen itself) which can often add an additional inch onto the size. So, you need to measure your laptop diagonally from edge to edge. Then you know your laptop's true inch size, which will help you choose your KNOMO bag or sleeve.

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If it is 14 wide, it WILL NOT fit in the 14 case. If it is 14 diagonal, it should but do measure the width as the bag is only 13.5 wide. I keep my charger in the larger outside pocket and it fits well, but would be a pain to take out and put back all the time if you have anything in the inner small pockets.

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Check the bag compartment size You will want it to be a bit bigger than your device, not the exact same measurement or it will be a tight squeeze, not your main squeeze (once you go KNOMO you never go back). Bear in mind that different bags will have device compartments in different orientations.

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Laptop sleeves aim at protecting a laptop/notebook with no uniform size but customizing regarding the different sizes of laptops. Laptop bags including backpacks, handbags, or sling bags lay on carrying function with a certain size, containing a laptop and its accessories including mouse, mouse pad and more.

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Yes, 15.6? is a standard size for laptops so if any backpack mentions that it fits 15? laptops it is actually meant for 15.6? laptops.

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A backpack is our favorite way to carry and protect a laptop and other necessities on a commute. It's more ergonomic than a tote or messenger bag, it holds more than a briefcase, and it looks more stylish than a rolling bag.

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Will a 17 inch laptop fit in a backpack? A 17 inch laptop, with typical dimensions of around 15 long x 10 height x 1 deep will fit in a backpack with a 17 inch laptop pocket opening, but you should never try to squeeze a 17 inch laptop into a laptop pocket that is any smaller.

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