JW PEI tote bags compared: Hana, Kiana, Nala and which fits a laptop

JW PEI’s totes are the reason so many searches pair the brand with “work bag” and “laptop bag”: the Hana in four sizes, the Kiana, the Nala, the Linda and the FEI, in vegan leather, faux suede, faux straw and woven finishes, all with a flat base and small gold hardware. Luxury Handbags carries 495 tote and top-handle colourways, 66 of them Hana. This guide compares every tote by size and says which laptop and tablet each takes, in the brand’s own figures.

Key facts

• Hana Medium: 43 by 25 by 13.5 cm, 20 cm handle drop, fits a 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Hana Mini: 28 by 15.5 by 8 cm, crossbody strap, fits a large phone.
• Hana Large and Hana Wide: the laptop sizes. Kiana Large Capacity: 43 by 24 by 13.5 cm, 23 cm strap drop, fits an 11-inch iPad.
• Nala Wide: 40 by 25.3 by 11 cm, 23.2 cm strap drop, fits an iPhone 16 Pro Max and everyday essentials.
• 495 tote and top-handle colourways at Luxury Shoes , $160 to $590, median $310; 66 Hana colourways.
• Finishes: smooth vegan leather, faux suede, faux straw, woven and weave texture, canvas; linings polyester and faux suede.
• All the totes stand on a flat base and carry on the shoulder over a coat.

The JW PEI totes, compared

1. Hana Medium Tote Bag in Black, $310

43 by 25 by 13.5 cm, handle drop 20 cm, takes a 12.9-inch iPad. The tote to buy first.

2. Hana Large Tote Bag in Black, $440

The laptop Hana, same smooth vegan leather, same flat base, more depth.

3. Hana Mini Tote Bag in Burgundy, $250

28 by 15.5 by 8 cm with a crossbody strap; a phone bag in the tote’s shape.

4. Kiana Large Capacity Tote Bag in Black, $310

The Kiana, 43 by 24 by 13.5 cm with a 23 cm strap drop, takes an 11-inch iPad and is the softer alternative to the Hana.

5. Nala Wide Tote Bag in Brown Canvas, $290

The Nala, 40 by 25 by 11 cm, the east-west tote for a day without a laptop.

6. Hana Mini Faux Suede Tote Bag in Brown, $250

The Hana in brushed faux suede, the autumn tote.

7. Hana Wide Faux Suede Tote Bag in Brown, $350

The Hana Wide, the medium’s footprint on a broader base.

8. Hana Mini Faux Straw Tote Bag in Brown, $310

The summer Hana in faux straw, 43 by 25 by 13.5 cm.

9. Linda Tote Bag in Dark Olive, $320

The Linda, a soft unstructured tote with a slouch.

10. Elora Woven Tote Bag in Black, $340

The Elora woven tote.

11. Kiana Large Capacity Weave Texture Tote Bag in Black, $320

The Kiana in a weave texture.

Which tote for which carry

Laptop: the Hana Large, the Hana Wide and the Kiana. Tablet and papers: the Hana Medium. Phone and essentials in the tote shape: the Hana Mini and the Nala. If you want structure, the Hana; if you want softness, the Kiana and the Linda. For the shade, black and dark brown for work, the faux suedes for autumn, the straw and woven for summer. Our Hana guide compares the four Hana sizes in detail, the size guide lists every bag’s dimensions, and the best JW PEI bags places the totes in the wider range.

Carrying and care

A tote fails at the handle before anywhere else, so buy the size you will actually fill rather than the biggest: a half-empty large Hana slouches, a full medium stands. Carry the totes on the shoulder with the base level and do not hang a heavy bag from one handle. The smooth vegan leather wipes clean with a damp cloth and takes no conditioning; the faux suede wants a soft brush and no water, and the brand warns that the dark suedes can transfer colour; the straw and woven totes lighten in the sun. Store all of them upright with the shape supported. The vegan leather guide has the full care notes.

Totes versus top-handle bags

Luxury Handbags files the totes and the structured top-handle bags, the Lucia, the Thea, the Noor and the Elise, in one category, so the totes and top-handle bags page shows both. The difference is simple: a tote is open-topped and carried on the shoulder, a top-handle bag closes and is carried in the hand. For a laptop you need the former; for a handbag that stands in for a designer bag, the latter, and the Lucia is the one to read about.

Frequently asked questions

Which JW PEI tote fits a laptop?

The Hana Large, the Hana Wide and the Kiana Large Capacity Tote. The Hana Medium takes a 12.9-inch iPad rather than a laptop.

What size is the JW PEI Hana Medium tote?

43 cm wide, 25 cm high, 13.5 cm deep, with a 20 cm handle drop.

Is the JW PEI tote good for work?

Yes; the Hana and Kiana are the brand’s work bags, with flat bases that stand on their own and handles that sit on the shoulder over a coat.

How much are JW PEI totes?

$160 to $590 at Luxury Handbags across the tote and top-handle category, median $310; the Hana line runs $250 to $590.

What is the JW PEI tote made of?

Vegan leather on the core styles, with faux suede, faux straw, woven, weave-texture and canvas versions; linings in polyester and faux suede.

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