I prefer a smaller, more minimal backpack, but the very slim one I had been using (purchased when my computer was the very slim 12" 2017 MacBook) didn't fit my needs anymore. This one is just a bit longer, wider, and thicker and fits everything I need without bulging out. It is very sleek looking even when pretty full; the leather is beautiful and, imo, makes it a lot more professional looking than a more common material. I really appreciate the smaller zippered pocket in between the two main pockets, it is surprisingly spacious and is a great place to store all kinds of personal items. Because of its location it doesn't make the bag bulge at all (this is a space that is hard to maximize use without this pocket). It is also NOT heavy, which was a concern given the weight was not listed when I purchased, and at least one other product listed by the vendor on this same page has comments about being very heavy. This bag is .8 kg/1.75 lb. I have carried my 2022 13.6" MacBook, an iPad, two folders full of papers and a pad, a novel about 1.75" thick, and various personal items (2 pairs of glasses, 3 pairs of ear buds, misc. toiletries and snacks) and it all fits very well. The only thing I would change is that it has two pen holders which only fit a thin pen, I would make those elastic or a bigger size so they could accommodate pens of different sizes.