Which is better for carrying a laptop?

The Le Roseau. Its 11.8-inch height and zip top let a 13-inch laptop stand upright and stay covered. The Chrystie is only 6.5 inches tall, so a laptop lies flat and the magnetic top leaves it exposed.

The Le Roseau. Grained cowhide with a zip and metal hardware outlasts faux leather, which can peel or crack at fold points over years of use. The Chrystie's magnetic closure and soft body are the first things to wear.

Is the Freja worth stepping up to from a basic tote?

Yes if you want structure and pockets without leather. Four slip pockets, a strap clip and a wide body make it a practical everyday carryall. It is not a step up in materials.

Which is more secure on a commute?

The Le Roseau, because it zips shut. The Chrystie's dual magnetic buttons hold the foldover closed but leave a gap at the sides that a hand can reach into.

Does the Longchamp strap come off?

Yes. The shoulder strap is removable and adjustable, so you can carry it by the top handle or on the shoulder. The Chrystie's dual straps are fixed but have a clip.

The Chrystie is wider, at 13 inches against about 10, so it takes more flat items side by side. The Le Roseau is taller and deeper in use, so it takes taller and bulkier items.

Longchamp Le Roseau Shoulder Bag vs Freja NYC Chrystie Bag

The Le Roseau is the better-built bag: grained cowhide that ages well, a bamboo clasp, a zip top, card slots and a removable strap that lets it go from shoulder to hand. The Chrystie is a wider, flatter faux-leather tote with a foldover magnetic top and four slip pockets, and it holds more side to side but less vertically. Buy the Longchamp if you want a leather bag that lasts and carries a 13-inch laptop upright; buy the Freja if you want a soft, roomy vegan carryall and don't mind a magnetic closure.

Choose the Le Roseau if you want real leather, a secure zip closure and a strap you can take off.
Choose the Chrystie if you want a wide, soft vegan tote with quick magnetic access and four inside pockets.

Prices

Longchamp Le Roseau Shoulder Bag: $154.00 at eBay (last seen Nov 8)
Freja NYC Chrystie Bag: $278.00 at Revolve (last seen Nov 13)
Difference: the Longchamp Le Roseau Shoulder Bag is $124.00 cheaper than the Freja NYC Chrystie Bag at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 13)

	Longchamp Le Roseau Shoulder Bag	Freja NYC Chrystie Bag
Material	Grained cowhide leather with a recycled polyester jacquard lining	Faux leather with textile lining
Closure	Zip top plus bamboo clasp	Foldover top with dual magnetic buttons
Shape and capacity	Taller than wide; fits a 13-inch laptop and a book upright	Wide and shallow; good for flat items, hard for a laptop to stand
Carrying options	Top handle plus removable, adjustable shoulder strap	Dual shoulder straps with a strap clip and a top handle
Interior organization	3 pockets and 2 credit card slots	4 slip pockets, one main compartment
Weight	About 0.68 oz listed, very light for leather	Not stated; faux leather and textile lining
Colors	6 options	4 options: Espresso, Oat, Black, Pecan
Origin	Made in Tunisia	Made in China

Spec	Longchamp Le Roseau Shoulder Bag	Freja NYC Chrystie Bag
Colours	6 options	Espresso, Oat, Black, Pecan
Materials	Leather	Vegan Leather
Pattern	Solid Color	Solid Color
Width (")	10.0	13.0
Closure	Zipper	Magnetic Lock
Color	Pink	Brown
Height (")	10.8	6.5
Material	Leather	Faux Leather
Carrying Style	Shoulder Strap, Top Handle	Shoulder Strap, Top Handle
Depth (")	3.5	5.75
Weight (oz)	0.68	—
Outer Material	Grained cowhide leather	—

Spec	Longchamp Le Roseau Shoulder Bag	Freja NYC Chrystie Bag
Closure Type	Bamboo clasp	—
Size	Large	—
Size Capacity	Accommodates a 13-inch laptop, a book, and othe…	—
Carrying Options	Shoulder strap	—
Convertible Options	Removable shoulder strap	—
Style Type	Shoulder Bag	—
Suitable Gender	Female	—
Gender	Female	—
Use Case	Everyday carry	—
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