The 13 Best-Looking, Best-Performing Laptop Bags You Can Buy

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Here’s how we test products and why you should trust us.Métier / FilsonIf you just want to keep it simple, this is it. Bellroy makes a great laptop bag that can fit a 16-inch laptop and whatever else you’ll need for work. The branding is minimal, and the shape is inoffensive. Just a great option all around.ColorsNavy, black, slate, eucalyptusMaterialsRecycled nylon, polyester, plasticSize Laptop16"Herschel makes a nice laptop bag for the nice price of $120. It’s a bit bulky, and the canvas exterior doesn’t have a luxury feel. But no one can deny it’s a great work bag. It’ll hold up to abuse. The monochrome branding is tasteful. And it fits everything you need. A great option.Colors5MaterialsEcoSystem 600D fabricSize Laptop15"Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowThere’s a lot of durable nylon and canvas on this list, but if you’re looking for luxury that’ll last forever, you’re not going to beat leather. For us, Lucchese does it best (for a great price) with this gorgeous Italian veg-tanned leather. The Western flair is there, but it’s not enough to make you stand out in your big-city office.ColorsChocolate, cognac, burgundyMaterialsVeg-tanned leatherSize LaptopNot listedIf you’re working in Dallas, Denver, or Jackson Hole, the Tecovas Bartlett bag is the look for you. The cowhide has a saddle-leather look, so it’s got an Americana feel to it. It’s another great all-around laptop bag from another one of the Western brands that are leading the way for American menswear at the moment.ColorsCognacMaterialsCowhide leatherSize Laptop16"Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowIf you really must use a backpack, make it this one from Everlane. The shape is nice, and we found it to be extremely durable. Plus, you can buy a it in a few colors without the branded badge. And at just under $100, it’s a really nice deal for something that will last you a while.Colors5MaterialsRecycled polyesterSize Laptop15"If you live somewhere rainy or just want to make sure your tech is protected from the elements, you’ll want to go for something waterproof. Rains makes one of our favorite messenger bags at an affordable price, and it fits an up-to-16-inch laptop while being fully waterproof.ColorsBlackMaterialsWaterproof PU fabricSize Laptop16"Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowYou’ll definitely impress all your colleagues if you show up to the office with a Bennett Winch briefcase. The brand makes one of our all-time favorite backpacks, which works just as well as a briefcase from a functional standpoint, but if you want something that looks just a touch more professional, this is it.Colors5MaterialsCotton canvas, full grain leatherSize Laptop16"Lululemon?! Yep, the athleisure giant makes a surprisingly sleek little work bag. It’s a tote, not a briefcase, but that makes it better in some cases. It’s got more space, so it can be a work-plus-gym bag or a work-plus-groceries bag. And the nylon material is durable and super easy to clean.Colors8MaterialsNylon, polyesterSize LaptopNot listedAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowWe’ve been blown away by anything we’ve touched from Métier. This laptop bag—fittingly named the “Closer” briefcase—is divine.The leather-trimmed suede is buttery soft, but the bag has enough internal structure to stand on its own. It’s got pockets for your computer, passport, pens, pencils, and whatever else you’re going to have in a work bag. If you want luxury, this is the one to get.ColorsDark brown, light brownMaterialsFull-grain leather-trimmed suedeSize Laptop16"If you want something super sleek, we’ve always loved TUMI’s Sycamore. It comes in black or cognac leather, which gives it a sophisticated and understated finish. The clean look is perfect for the office, though if your laptop is larger than 14 inches (or larger than 15 inches for a MacBook), you’ll need something with a bit more space.ColorsBlack, brownMaterialsLeatherSize Laptop14"Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowOkay, fine, another backpack. If you have an especially large laptop, try downsizing. If that’s not an option, Troubadour’s Apex backpack has a laptop sleeve that’ll fit a 17-inch laptop. And since it’s a backpack, it does a great job of dispersing all the weight you’ve got in there.Colors4MaterialsFortiWeave fabricSize Laptop17"It’s the bag that defined the #menswear era. It’s the bag that menswear guys on Twitter (X, excuse me) are still telling you to buy. And you know what... it’s as trusty and as cool as it’s ever been. No matter how popular it gets, you can’t deny the twill-plus-leather look is just perfect.ColorsGreen, black, tanMaterials Cotton rugged twill, bridle leatherSize Laptop15"Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowWe’re always going to recommend Rimowa. If you’re doing a lot of travel for work, nothing is going to serve you like this briefcase. It’s slim, sleek, and durable. Plus, it has every little compartment you’d ever need in a laptop bag. Yes, it’s expensive, but you’re paying for that extra luxury.ColorsBlackMaterialsLeatherSize Laptop13"