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3.  STM Kings vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack

# STM Kings vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [STM Kings](https://onebag.travel/carryon/omhxghv52b/stm-kings/)

by [Stm](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Stm)

![Front facing view of the STM Kings](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1634094258/carryons/STM_Kings_ckyugd.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.95 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47.5×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| STM Kings | Feature | Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% polyester</td><td>Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/yvssco6i1f/amazon-basics-laptop-computer-backpack/)

by [Amazon](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Amazon)

![Front facing view of the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620288540/carryons/Amazon_Basics_Laptop_Computer_Backpack_e3w2w8.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>0 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×34×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>73%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$42</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the STM Kings and Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** No on the STM Kings; Yes on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the STM Kings; 17in on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the STM Kings; 3 on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 138 accept both. 37 accept only the STM Kings, and 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.

### Only the STM Kings fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

## STM Kings vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack: which should you pack?

The **STM Kings** carries 22L more than the **Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack** (22L vs. 0L), while the **Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.95kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **STM Kings** fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Kings; if you want to travel lighter, the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack is the better call.