8 best laptop bags

Transport your laptop safely and easily with one of these stylish laptop bags

We live in an era of confirmed, near-universal, consumer tech, where our devices seldom leave our hands, sweatshirts come with built-in headphone pockets and our sneakers can track our heart rate.

So it isn’t just tech companies designing cases for your computer. Everyone from the most high-end designers to bargain, internet retailers are making bags outfitted for tech, and these our are picks for the best. At a range of price-points and designs, they all share a design built to carry your laptop in safety and fashion.

1. ProCase - Sleeve Case Bag: $17.99, Amazon

If you’re in need of a simple, inexpensive laptop case with cute details, ProCase’s Sleeve Bag is a good bet. It’s slim enough to fit inside a larger tote and with handle and second pocket for chords and keys, it’s also workable as a casual stand-alone bag. We promise you won’t find a better case under $20.

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2. LOIOL - Multi-Function Laptop Bag: $29.99, Etsy

This multi-function laptop bag from Etsy retailer LOIOL is a similar, slightly larger case that includes a handle as well as extra compartments to store your phone, external hard drive, and other needs, whether for work or travel.

Made of soft and sturdy environmentally-friendly felt, the bag can perfectly protect your stylish, portable device from dust, dirt, accidental scratches and bumps, absorbing shocks to keep your device safe. It is slim and lightweight to carry, and smooth to slide the case into your backpack, briefcase or other bag.

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3. Everlane - The Modern Snap Backpack: $68, Everlane

Everlane is a great retailer for reasonably-priced basics, from jeans to T-shirts to backpacks. The Modern Snap Backpack is very roomy and includes an interior, padded compartment that fits a 15” inch laptop. With a 19-liter capacity, there’s also plenty of room for your other needs, be they your lunch, school books, or an extra outfit for the gym.

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4. Herschel - H-445 Tote: $99.99, Herschel

It feels like backpacks define certain social subsets in the same way as a pair of shoes are known to make man. Herschel has the low-key hipster vibe very down - especially with this minimalist, camouflage tote.

Defined by an oversized and unstructured design with reinforced seat belt-webbing carry handles, it offers ample storage for laptops, water bottles, and the likes to meet all your carrying needs.

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5. Clare V - Messenger Navy Lamba: $415, Clare V

Clare V started with the perfect laptop case—specifically, a search for one. It was founder Clare Vivier's frustration at the absence of stylish computer sleeves while she was working as a television journalist in 2006 that inspired her to design a collection of playful leather bags and tech pouches.

Manufactured start-to-finish in LA with a natural waxed finish that wears well over time, this messenger is a classic, irresistible mix of Parisian influence and everyday functionality.

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6. Rebecca Minkoff - Bree Top Zip Satchel: $345, Rebecca Minkoff

Another high-end pick, this time from New York designer Rebecca Minkoff, whose statement handbags with a distinctly downtown vibe are perfect for toting work essentials in fashion.

The Bree Top Zip Satchel is large enough for a 13-inch laptop, with an interior pocket designed for that purpose, and includes compartments for your other essentials. It also features a detachable leather strap that can be replaced for a more relaxed vibe.

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7. Madewell - The Leather Laptop Case: $88, Madewell

Madewell has quickly become a go-to for straightforward, minimalist staples at a reasonable price. A subsidiary of J Crew since 2006, Madewell is thriving in a market where brick-and-mortar retailers are falling behind.

Their Leather Laptop Case is consistent with the brands ethos of well-made, durable basics. Made of semi vegetable-tanned leather with a softly-worn waxed finish that deepens into a distinctive patina, it wears well over time and will keep your laptop looking good.

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8. Lo And Sons - Seville Tote: $428, Lo and Sons

Lo and Sons bags are built to travel light without compromising functionality and style. The stylish, leather Seville tote is designed to carry 15" and 13" laptops and features a soft touch shell for easy attachment to your suitcase handle while breezing through airport security, and interchangeable leather styles to wear when you land.

The tote’s exterior shells can be swapped for others, and it comes fully assembled with an inner bag, leather shell, and a complimentary soft touch shell. Additional shells are available for purchase separately.

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The Verdict: Laptop Bags

If you’re in the market for a simple, inexpensive sleeve usable as a stand-alone piece or to throw in a larger bag, the Procase Sleeve is a great buy. For something a bit more business ready, Madewell’s Leather Laptop Case is chic, durable, and hits a reasonable price point.

For statement bags you can carry to work, we recommend the bags by Clare V and Rebecca Minkoff, which are both fashion forward and will earn you loads of compliments.