Kenneth Cole REACTION Manhattan 16-Inch Leather Laptop Backpack, Model 580671E

Model: The Kenneth Cole REACTION Manhattan is a full-grain Colombian leather backpack with a padded laptop compartment, organized pockets and a trolley sleeve for work and travel. The listing says it accommodates most laptops up to 16 inches, but gives differing overall and laptop-pocket dimensions, so check the fit against your device before buying.

At a glance

Padded rear laptop compartment and a separate padded tablet pocket are described, along with a file pocket and mesh zipper pocket.
The EZ-Scan section is described with a full-length zipper pocket and two zippered accessory pockets.
RFID-protected storage is described in the lower back padding and in a front organizer.
Padded backpack straps, an air-flow back panel, a top handle and a trolley tunnel support carrying options for commuting and travel.

Price

$132.98Save 34%

Reference price: ~~$199.99~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Numerous described compartments give separate places for a laptop, tablet, files and smaller accessories.
The trolley tunnel can sit over most luggage handles, while padded straps and a top handle allow backpack or hand carry.
The product description identifies full-grain cowhide leather and a fully lined interior.

Cons

The manufacturer describes a slim profile, which may not suit buyers who need a particularly spacious or expandable bag.

Technical specifications

15 specifications

Identity
Brand	Kenneth Cole Reaction
Model	580671E
Material	Genuine full-grain Colombian leather
Color options	Brown, Cognac, & Black

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions listed	4.5 x 12.5 x 16.25 inches; 3 pounds
Overall size (manufacturer feature summary)	16.25” H x 12.5” W x 6.5” D
Computer pocket dimensions (manufacturer feature summary)	15.5” H x 11.5” W x 1.5” D
Overall size (product description)	16.25” H x 13” L x 7” D
Laptop pocket dimensions (product description)	16” H x 12” L x 2” D
Weight (product description)	3.15 lbs.

Laptop and tablet fit
Laptop fit claim	Holds most laptops and tablets with up to a 16" screen
Tablet fit claim	up to a 12.1” screen

Organization and travel features
Checkpoint feature	Checkpoint friendly / EZ-Scan feature
RFID feature	RFID blocking technology
Trolley sleeve	Trolley tunnel fits over most luggage handles

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details are inconsistent: overall dimensions are given as both 16.25” H x 12.5” W x 6.5” D and 16.25” H x 13” L x 7” D, while laptop-pocket dimensions are listed as both 15.5” H x 11.5” W x 1.5” D and 16” H x 12” L x 2” D. Weight is listed as both 3 pounds and 3.15 lbs., and the 16-inch laptop claim does not settle fit for every device. Check the selected listing and your laptop’s measurements.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Commuters and business travelers who want a leather backpack with organized laptop, tablet and accessory storage.
Travelers who value a trolley sleeve and the listed checkpoint-friendly laptop section.

Less suited to

Buyers who need one confirmed set of dimensions before ordering or whose laptop fit depends on exact pocket measurements.
Buyers who need a clearly stated capacity for bulky items or expansion.

Kenneth Cole REACTION Manhattan 16-Inch Leather Laptop Backpack, Model 580671E · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 1,006 ratings

5 stars83%83%
4 stars9%9%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars2%2%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback praises the appearance, pocket organization, perceived capacity, leather feel and use for both work and travel. Reports about durability and construction are mixed, including both accounts of the bag holding up and reports of seams coming apart or poor craftsmanship. For buyers carrying a laptop daily, those concerns matter alongside the listed padded compartment and organized storage. The generally favorable rating distribution does not establish how any particular bag will wear.

Positive themes

Customers praise the appearance and number of compartments.
Feedback describes the bag as useful for work and travel and appreciates the leather’s feel.

Negative themes

Some customers report seams coming apart or poor craftsmanship.

Mixed feedback

Durability and construction receive mixed reports, with some customers saying the bag holds up and others describing problems.

Frequently asked questions

Will this backpack fit a 16-inch laptop?

The listing says it holds most laptops up to a 16-inch screen, but the two listed laptop-pocket dimension sets differ. Compare your device’s dimensions with the selected listing’s measurements before buying.

What storage and travel features are described?

The listing describes a padded laptop section, padded tablet pocket, file and mesh pockets, accessory pockets, RFID-protected storage, an EZ-Scan section and a trolley tunnel.

What material is the backpack made from?

The manufacturer describes a full-grain Colombian cowhide leather exterior and a fully lined interior.