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What Coach Bags Will Fit My Laptop?
The best of the best are sleek, spacious, stylish, functional (basically, everything you want in a bag).
- There are plenty of bag styles out there that fit a laptop, but how can you choose the best one for your everyday lifestyle?
- You’ll want to consider capacity, comfort and durability before committing to the one.
- Here are a few of the best Coach bags for laptops—whether you’re a full-time student or professional.
Whether preparing for an internship, getting ready to start your first full-time role or kicking off a new semester of classes, you’ll need a bag that fits your laptop (and all your other day-to-day essentials, too).
The best Coach laptop bags go beyond the basics of simply carrying a laptop—they blend effortless style, high-quality design and the ability to take on everything the day throws your way.
Finding the handbag that strikes that perfect balance isn’t always easy, especially with so many styles and silhouettes to choose from. Here, we’ve rounded up the best bags for carrying a laptop, plus what to consider before making your final decision.
What are the best bags for carrying a laptop?
Expandable Carryalls
An expandable carryall with a relaxed, slouchy silhouette like the Brooklyn will hold your laptop (and more) without feeling too stuffed or too heavy, thanks to its spacious interior and comfortable shoulder strap.
Whether you’re dashing across campus or catching the train to your new internship, the Brooklyn delivers both style and functionality—without breaking a sweat. Choose the Brooklyn 34 for smaller laptops (up to 13”) or go for the Brooklyn 39 for larger laptops (up to 15”).
Style Picks: Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34, Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39
Large Shoulder Bags
Looking for a bag that fits your laptop and offers easy organization for all your other essentials? A large shoulder bag like the Lana might be the perfect fit.
Detailed with our Signature hardware, the polished pebbled leather design has a center zip compartment and two open compartments with room for a laptop (up to 13”). It's sleek, spacious, stylish, functional (basically, everything you want in a bag).
Style Picks: Lana Shoulder Bag
Convertible Carryalls
Top-handle bags bring serious sophistication to any look, especially in the workplace. But if you’re someone who prefers to go hands-free on your commute, we don’t blame you. You need at least one hand to hold your coffee, right?
With a convertible carryall like the Empire, you can blend the polished style of a top-handle bag with the convenience of a crossbody—just adjust or drop the straps altogether. The Empire’s roomy interior is designed to take on all your class or work essentials—water bottle, notepad, headphones, and of course, your laptop. For smaller laptops (up to 13”), consider the Empire 40. For larger models (up to 16”), go for the Empire 48.
Style Picks: Soft Empire Carryall Bag 40, Soft Empire Carryall Bag 48
An expandable carryall with a relaxed, slouchy silhouette like the Brooklyn will hold your laptop (and more) without feeling too stuffed or too heavy, thanks to its spacious interior and comfortable shoulder strap.
Whether you’re dashing across campus or catching the train to your new internship, the Brooklyn delivers both style and functionality—without breaking a sweat. Choose the Brooklyn 34 for smaller laptops (up to 13”) or go for the Brooklyn 39 for larger laptops (up to 15”).
Style Picks: Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34, Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39
Large Shoulder Bags
Looking for a bag that fits your laptop and offers easy organization for all your other essentials? A large shoulder bag like the Lana might be the perfect fit.
Detailed with our Signature hardware, the polished pebbled leather design has a center zip compartment and two open compartments with room for a laptop (up to 13”). It's sleek, spacious, stylish, functional (basically, everything you want in a bag).
Style Picks: Lana Shoulder Bag
Convertible Carryalls
Top-handle bags bring serious sophistication to any look, especially in the workplace. But if you’re someone who prefers to go hands-free on your commute, we don’t blame you. You need at least one hand to hold your coffee, right?
With a convertible carryall like the Empire, you can blend the polished style of a top-handle bag with the convenience of a crossbody—just adjust or drop the straps altogether. The Empire’s roomy interior is designed to take on all your class or work essentials—water bottle, notepad, headphones, and of course, your laptop. For smaller laptops (up to 13”), consider the Empire 40. For larger models (up to 16”), go for the Empire 48.
Style Picks: Soft Empire Carryall Bag 40, Soft Empire Carryall Bag 48
What should I consider when choosing a bag to fit my laptop?
Capacity
The last thing you want to worry about is squeezing all your essentials into your bag every morning before heading out the door, especially when you’re crunched for time. When choosing a bag to fit your laptop, make sure to consider everything else you’ll be taking with you like your phone, wallet, keys and headphones.
Comfort
Comfort becomes even more important when you’re taking on a heavier load. Choose a shoulder bag with wide straps that don’t slip off or go for a crossbody that distributes your bag’s weight more evenly across your entire body.
Durability
The bag you choose to carry your laptop should be able to take on heavier items for an extended period of time. Leather bags are always a strong choice in this department. Plus, they get better with time—developing a lived-in, love-worn look (or patina) that tells your personal story through style.
The last thing you want to worry about is squeezing all your essentials into your bag every morning before heading out the door, especially when you’re crunched for time. When choosing a bag to fit your laptop, make sure to consider everything else you’ll be taking with you like your phone, wallet, keys and headphones.
Comfort
Comfort becomes even more important when you’re taking on a heavier load. Choose a shoulder bag with wide straps that don’t slip off or go for a crossbody that distributes your bag’s weight more evenly across your entire body.
Durability
The bag you choose to carry your laptop should be able to take on heavier items for an extended period of time. Leather bags are always a strong choice in this department. Plus, they get better with time—developing a lived-in, love-worn look (or patina) that tells your personal story through style.
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What bag color will go best with my work wardrobe?
What bag color will go best with my work wardrobe?
When choosing a versatile, professional bag color for work, neutrals are always a timeless, safe choice. Consider handbags in shades of warm brown, navy, black or white for a bag that will never fail to complement your work wardrobe—colorful blazers included.
What are the best materials for laptop bags?
What are the best materials for laptop bags?
The best laptop bags are crafted of high-quality, durable materials that are made to be lived in and lived with.
For more details, visit our guides to leather and non-leather bag materials.
- Pebbled Leather: Soft and easygoing, pebbled leather is recognizable by its distinctive, special pebbled grain.
- Glovetanned Leather: Soft, supple and as durable as its namesake the baseball glove, Glovetanned earned us our name as the Original American House of Leather. Wear it out to wear it in. It will only get more beautiful with age.
- Canvas: Coach canvas is a durable and easygoing material crafted with the everyday in mind.
For more details, visit our guides to leather and non-leather bag materials.
How do I choose the best luxury bag for a recent grad entering the professional world?
How do I choose the best luxury bag for a recent grad entering the professional world?
Choosing the best luxury bag for a recent grad entering the professional world means balancing durability, functionality and style.
- Durability: When crafted from high-quality materials, a leather bag can evolve with you, withstanding wear-and-tear and maintaining structure. For a more casual, lightweight choice, consider fabric and woven materials like canvas, denim or nylon.
- Functionality: Prioritize interior and exterior pockets, magnetic closures and zip closures for a bag that fits all the essentials in an organized manner.
- Style: From midday meetings to post-work events, the right bag silhouette will align with personal style and overall lifestyle. For more details, check out our guide on how to find the perfect bag silhouette.