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Whether it's for work, school, or travel, a good laptop bag is essential for women who can't part from their laptop. All of these functional yet stylish laptop bags will keep you organized, hold all of your everyday essentials [with room to spare!], and most importantly, protect your laptop.
Over the years, Lab experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute have tested hundreds of bags, from carry-on luggage to travel backpacks to kids’ backpacks and more. When we test luggage and backpacks, we evaluate their durability through tests like abrasion and water resistance to make sure they can stand up to wear and tear of use. We also measure the weight and how much they can hold. For backpacks, we assess the comfort, strap padding and organizational components. Based on our years of testing various bags, we feel confident in choosing a great laptop bag whether it’s a backpack, tote or messenger bag.
Our picks below are based on road-testing, knowledge from years of testing bags, brands we know and love [like Dagne Dover and Cuyana], as well as best-sellers with rave reviews. From simple leather laptop bags to fashionable bags to take you from day to night, here are the best laptop bags for women to buy in 2021:
- Best Overall Laptop Bag for Women: Dagne Dover Daily Tote
- Best Value Laptop Bag for Women: Matein Laptop Backpack
- Best Laptop Bag for Women on Amazon: Easegave Multi-Pocket Work Tote
- Best Lightweight Backpack Laptop Bag for Women: State Lorimer Backpack
- Best City Commuter Laptop Bag for Women: Herschel Tech Daypack
- Most Comfortable Laptop Bag for Women: Dagne Dover Dakota Neoprene
- Best Lightweight Laptop Bag for Women: State Graham Tote
- Best Messenger Laptop Bag for Women: Nubily Laptop Bag
- Most Stylish Laptop Bag for Women: Calpak Kaya Faux Leather Laptop Backpack
- Best Designer Laptop Bag for Women: Cuyana Tall Structured Leather Tote
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Best Overall Laptop Bag for Women
If you need a bag to take you everywhere from work to a workout class, then this Dagne Dover laptop bag is it. When we road-tested this at home, we found that what sets this bag apart from others are all the thoughtful details like the interior water bottle sleeve, key strap, tons [!] of pockets, padded laptop sleeve and designated slots for a cell phone and cards so everything stays organized.
It’s spacious enough to hold your water bottle, a pyrex container for lunch, a change of clothes and more. You have the option to carry it via the padded shoulder strap or the shorter handles. The laptop bag also structured enough to stand on its own without falling over.
Best Value Laptop Bag for Women
This affordable laptop bag is a great option for anyone who prioritizes a good deal. It has crazy-good reviews [an average 4.8 star rating from over 34,000 people!] and comes with a bunch of cool features like extra padding and a USB charging port. It fits up to a 15.6-inch laptop in the sleeve, but there's also a bigger size option for 17-inch laptops.
Best Laptop Bag for Women on Amazon
If you're looking for a stylish laptop bag that doesn't cost a fortune, then try this popular pick on Amazon. It has adjustable straps and comes in multiple colors [including black and a pretty soft pink], and it fits laptops up to 15.6 inches.
Emma Seymour, a product testing analyst in our Textiles Lab, used this laptop bag throughout college — she says the structured, professional look makes it perfect for interviews and nearly 3,800 reviewers on Amazon agree, giving it a 4.7 star rating!
Best Lightweight Backpack Laptop Bag for Women
This backpack from State is made of nylon, so it’s light and won’t add a lot of weight to your load. The laptop sleeve fits up to a 13-inch laptop although a 15-inch laptop can fit in the main compartment.
When we tested this bag at home, we found that the side zipper pocket came in handy for items that need to be reached for frequently like a cell phone or wallet, and they could easily be accessed without having to take the entire backpack off. Despite this bag being relatively simple, the metallic hardware makes it extra stylish.
Best City Commuter Laptop Bag for Women
This backpack has a modern minimalist silhouette making it the perfect choice for the city commuter. Besides the stylish look, it’s also only 1.8 lbs., which means it won’t weigh you down on the go while you’re biking or walking. It also has multiple zippered compartments and pockets to keep everything organized, a luggage sleeve so it fits over a suitcase handle and a small zippered pocket on the strap to keep your wireless earbuds.
When we road-tested the 20L capacity backpack at home, we loved the padding throughout the bag to keep everything extra safe. The laptop sleeve also has fleece lining to keep electronics scratch-free. It was large enough to carry our 15-inch laptop [it fits up 16 inches!], multiple books, notepads and even a change of clothes with room to spare.
It has reinforced stitching in key areas where there may be extra tugging, such as around the top handle, straps and luggage sleeve. And even if something goes wrong Herschel has a lifetime warranty!
Most Comfortable Laptop Bag for Women
A backpack is often a more comfortable option than a tote, especially if you tend to carry a heavy load, because it balances the weight on two shoulders instead of one. There are many laptop backpacks out there but we find this one extra comfortable thanks to the neoprene fabric that has a smooth and slick feel. When we tested this at home, the straps felt soft and squishy, unlike some other backpack straps that can feel stiff or rough, making it feel luxurious to tote around.
It also has a laptop sleeve, interior pockets to organize smaller items and comes with a pouch that can hold smaller items like chapstick or keys which can be attached to a leash so it’s easy to find. One thing to note, our Textiles Director, Lexie Sachs, found her neoprene bag tends to pill but she says she’s also very rough with her bags. Pro tip: to easily remove pills you can use a fabric shaver.
Best Lightweight Laptop Bag for Women
This tote from State is made of coated cotton, so it’s very lightweight, making it a great choice if you have a lot of stuff to haul along with your laptop but don’t want the extra weight from your bag. With this spacious bag, you can take a lot of stuff with you such as a laptop, shoes, a change of clothes, a book, a makeup bag, a water bottle and more.
When we road-tested this bag, water rolled right off the exterior, thanks to the coated cotton fabric, which means it will help keep your stuff dry if you get caught in the rain and help prevent stains from accidental liquid spills. We also found it doubles as the perfect weekend or travel bag.
The only downside, it does not have a dedicated laptop sleeve and only one interior pocket, so you may need some pouches of your own to keep your stuff organized.
Best Messenger Laptop Bag for Women
This sleek and simple laptop bag is versatile and can be carried as a messenger bag or tote. It holds up to a 15.6-inch laptop and has separate compartments and pockets to keep all your stuff organized. It’s also lightweight, weighing only 1.9 lbs.
It has nearly 3,900 reviews on Amazon and a 4.7 star rating. Shoppers love that it’s sturdy — but not bulky — and fits everything they need. It also has a top zipper closure so nothing will fall out, and it’s waterproof to keep everything dry even on the rainiest days.
Most Stylish Laptop Bag
If you'd rather carry everything on your back but hate the traditional look of backpacks, then try this fashionable laptop bag made of faux-leather. This laptop bag is one of Calpak’s most popular styles with 4.8 stars and 560 online reviews.
The 15-inch laptop sleeve is located in a totally separate compartment in the back, so you don't have to worry about anything scratching it when you're digging for your lipstick or other items. It also has a trolley sleeve so you can secure it on the straps of your suitcase for easy traveling.
Best Designer Laptop Bag for Women
Cuyana is known for its versatile totes, which are designed to be timeless and long-lasting. There are a few different variations of this brand's laptop bags, [like this wide tote with a zipper closure] but this one has a separate sleeve that fits up to a 15-inch laptop. You can even add a monogram for an additional $15. While it is on the pricier side compared to other totes, its classic design and elegant colors ensure that it will never go out of style.
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