Accessories sized for 17-inch laptops
A 17-inch laptop is the biggest kind most people carry: often a gaming laptop, a workstation, or a desktop replacement that rarely leaves the desk. Fewer accessories are made at this size, so this is a shorter page than the smaller sizes, and most of it is sleeves and bags. A product is filed here when one of its size choices falls between 17 and 18.5 inches, which takes in 17 and 17.3-inch screens. Many of the sleeves come in smaller sizes too, so choose the 17-inch option on the product page.
What is here
- Sleeves in neoprene, EVA and padded fabric, some with a handle and a pocket for the charger. See 17-inch laptop sleeves.
- Backpacks made for 17 or 17.3-inch laptops, several waterproof or expandable, some with a USB charging port on the side. See laptop backpacks.
- Briefcases and shoulder bags with separate compartments and an adjustable strap. See laptop briefcases.
- Screen protector film cut for a 17.3-inch 16:9 screen, and a silicone keyboard cover sized for 15 to 17-inch laptops.
Carrying a big laptop
A 17-inch laptop and its charger together are heavy, so how you carry it counts as much as the fit. A backpack spreads the weight over both shoulders; a briefcase or shoulder bag is easier to get the laptop in and out of, but it all hangs from one side. If you walk or take public transport with it, the backpack is usually the more comfortable choice. If it mostly travels by car, a briefcase with a padded compartment is enough. Our guide to backpacks, messenger bags and briefcases goes through the differences.
Check the fit before you choose. The screen size, measured diagonally, is only a guide: a 17.3-inch gaming laptop can be much thicker than a slim one. Find the model name (Settings, System, About on Windows), read its outside measurements on the maker's own specification page, and compare them with the bag's laptop compartment where the product page gives it.
Questions people ask about 17-inch accessories
Why is there less choice at 17 inches?
Fewer laptops are made at this size, so fewer accessories are too. Many bags list 15.6 and 17.3-inch choices side by side, which is why some also appear on the 15.6-inch page.
Will a 17-inch bag take an 18-inch laptop?
Only if its compartment is larger than the laptop. Compare the measurements: the inches on the bag are a guide, not a promise for every model.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.
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