The backpack is amazing and structurally has no damage. However, it has some details covered with a shiny plastic that started peeling off after 2 years.

I have a backpack in excellent condition but I can't use it because it looks heavily damaged in 2-3 spots.

The only thing that bothered me is that it arrived slightly pressed at one point and constantly makes a small dent. Also, the hidden pocket does not fit correctly. Other than that, it is perfect.

Well, I will start by comparing the bag with the "Lenovo Legion Armoured Backpack II". Although one is for a 15-inch laptop and the other for a 17-inch laptop, the Thule can fit almost the same things as the Lenovo... Typically, I carry the SKU, the laptop, a NINTENDO SWITCH with its case, a Razer Kishi controller, a laptop controller, the mouse, a thermos with coffee, a water bottle, sandwiches, a spray bottle with alcohol and wet wipes for COVID, the chargers for the first two items, and the mobile charger, house and car keys, a small picture, an umbrella, and a windbreaker, and there is still some space in the front pocket. On the other hand, the Lenovo stops at the umbrella, and if I put the windbreaker inside, it feels cramped and I worry that the laptop won't withstand it (it does, of course, but...).

In terms of price, the Lenovo is fine at 69 in the "big" stores, I don't know about 100, but the Thule is unaffordable at the "big" stores, ranging from 99 to 119... However, if I had to choose, I would probably choose the Thule.

Both bags have satisfactory compartments. The Lenovo's are slightly better (logical since it is for a 17-inch laptop). One with protection for the laptop + a protective case for the tablet, the middle one is satisfactory with several smaller compartments to keep everything organized, one in the front with several smaller compartments, and finally one in the back which, if the others are loaded, can only fit your credit cards without the wallet!!! Oh, it also has a "hidden" compartment for the thermos, but you could say it's a bit of a lie!!!

Now, the Thule, one with minimal protection for the laptop, in the same space one with minimal protection for the tablet, two more smaller ones, and in the remaining space, the rest can fit. One in the front that opens on the side and can fit the Kishi, cables, keys, chargers, and finally a small one on top where, if you remove the "plastic" protective cover for glasses or other small objects, you can fit the wipes, the spray bottle, the mouse, and the cable + charger for the mobile. It also has two side pockets, one for an umbrella and the other for small items.

Zippers, although I had my doubts about the Lenovo, so far it's doing fine except for the ones on the front pocket that need a little trick to not get stuck... Both bags, however, are OK.

Durability, both are OK.

Balance, the Lenovo simply does not fall forward... AT ALL, the Thule after a while "leans back".

Waterproof, so far the Lenovo (waterproof) did fine in the two autumn storms... and the Thule, on the other hand, although it is not waterproof, with a waterproof cover that I have from a Dell, it didn't feel the winter we just had, nothing!!!