13" and Under Laptop Bags

Bags and sleeves for the smallest laptops — 11in and 13in machines, MacBook Air, Surface devices, small Chromebooks and tablets with keyboards.

The thing to watch at this size is that the stated figure is a maximum for the machine, not the bag’s dimensions, and small laptops vary considerably in shape. A 13in MacBook Air and a 13in convertible with a chunkier chassis are quite different objects. Compare your machine’s actual measurements against the stated internal dimensions rather than trusting the label, and prefer a snug fit — a laptop sliding around inside a loose sleeve is less protected, not more.

The formats suit different journeys. A sleeve is padding alone, meant to go inside a rucksack or a suitcase. A slim case or slip brief adds a handle and a pocket for the charger. For a daily walking commute, a backpack spreads the weight better.

At this size, weight and bulk are usually the point, so a slim sleeve inside a bag you already carry is often the right answer.

The range covers Targus, Kensington, Belkin, Lenovo, Hama and ASUS.