Why compare these options?
Briefcases of comparable carrying scale, selected for a difference of 188.6 g in published empty weight.
- The published empty weights are 1088.62 g and 900 g. Do those figures include the same straps or accessories? Check the source scope before treating the difference as carried weight.
- If carrying a laptop, check its actual sleeve and opening dimensions rather than relying on screen size or a laptop-storage label.
Samsonite Classic Leather Slim BriefBlack
Bellroy Via Work Bag (Tech Briefcase)14 L / Slate / Ribba WeaveManufacturer model photographs; pictured colour and size are not independently confirmed. No hands-on winner or rating is assigned.
| Field | Samsonite Classic Leather Slim Brief | Bellroy Via Work Bag (Tech Briefcase) |
|---|---|---|
| Published empty weight | 1088.6 g | 900 g |
| Outside dimensions | 38.9 × 28.7 × 5.8 cm · H / L / W | 33 × 46 × 8 cm · height / length / depth |
| Published capacity | Unknown | 14 L |
| Shoulder strap | Unknown | Unknown |
| Pockets / storage | Laptop compartment | AirTag storage described; Sunglasses pocket described |
| Recorded price | USD 159.99 · Official United States storefront; USD | TWD 4,890.00 · TWD displayed for Bellroy.com API channel |
| Specification option | Black | 14 L / Slate / Ribba Weave |
What changes between the published specifications
The published empty-weight values differ by 188.6 g. This compares manufacturer figures; accessory inclusion and weighing tolerance may differ.
Outside dimensions stay in the order used by each manufacturer. Match labelled axes where supplied; unlabelled axes do not support a height-to-height claim.
With an illustrative 1 kg load, starting totals would be 2,088.6 g and 1,900 g before any accessories excluded from the published weights. This is arithmetic, not a comfort or packed-load test.
Questions these numbers cannot settle
- Will your phone and passport fit together with the bag fully closed?
- Can you reach the needed pocket while wearing the bag?
- Does the strap adjust comfortably over your clothing and body measurements?
- How does the particular material perform in your use?
Use the two fact sheets for model details, then check those questions with the actual bag or directly with its manufacturer.
Open the comparison toolOfficial sources
- Samsonite Classic Leather Slim Brief ↗Checked 2026-10-15
- Bellroy Via Work Bag (Tech Briefcase) ↗Checked 2026-10-15