Need help choosing - Pakt Travel Backpack v2.0 or Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac

Been looking to get a decent travel bag that has a clamshell type of design, and sort of torn between these two.

I'll be travelling to Japan and Korea in October and would definitely want a sturdy but lightweight backpack that I could bring throughout my travels. Considering bring a sling as well for those day trips since these two bags can be a bit bulky.

Just torn between the new Pakt Travel Backpack 2.0 that just came out for preorders today, or the Aer TP3. Looking for a bag in that 35L sweetspot that doesn't seem bulky. I like the bucket type of design of the TP3 and may seem to fit more, but the Pakt aesthetic is nice and seems to have more straps/lashing points outside to carry other things. I've read that the Pakt has a weird laptop placement and may affect how the bag feels/carries on your back.

Any feedback or suggestions on the two? Is the Pakt better than the TP3 or am I blinded by something new and shiny? I'm 6', 230lbs, and don't mind if the bag has some heft to it.