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Black rectangular 2.5 inch portable hard drive with textured finish and USB 3.0 cable

Toshiba

Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA10XK3AA 1TB portable hard drive USB 3.0

SKU CH-2FCX-GE8HY MPN HDTCA10XK3AA

A 1 TB portable hard drive with USB 3.0 interface, 2.5 inch form factor and password-protection software in a black textured case

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.0
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Setup requirementsFormatted NTFS for Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1 Require
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresStore It All - In Style Step up your storage with up to 4 TB

Capacity 1TB

  • 1 TB capacity stores photos, music and videos
  • USB 3.0 interface enables fast data transfer
  • 5 inch form factor fits in a bag
  • 33 lb weight keeps travel light
  • Password protection and backup software secure files

Toshiba Canvio Advance 1TB USB 3.0 portable drive

The Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA10XK3AA is a 1TB portable hard drive with a USB 3.0 interface. It uses a 2.5 inch form factor and comes pre-formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. The black enclosure measures 0.55 by 3.10 by 4.30 inches and weighs 0.33 lb.

Suits Windows users needing simple portable backup

This drive suits anyone who wants plug-and-play storage on Windows 10 or 8.1 and values the included backup and password software. It is not for Mac owners who need immediate use without reformatting for macOS 10.13, 10.14 or 10.15. It is also not for buyers who require a ruggedised chassis or hardware encryption.

USB 3.0 interface enables broad compatibility

The single specification that decides fit is the USB 3.0 interface, which also works with USB 2.0 ports at reduced speed. This connection determines whether the drive works with your laptop or desktop without extra adapters. Check your available ports before purchase.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB Hard Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $97.99
Typical for this category: the median of 365 items is $108.99.
Total capacity 1 TB
Lower than about 70% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $97.99 per TB
Pricier than about 78% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineCanvio Advance
Model nameHDTCA10XK3AA
Total capacity1 TB
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Product dimensions0.55 in × 3.1 in × 4.3 in
Product weight0.33 lb (0.15 kg)
Shipping weight0.22 kg
Package size140 × 112 × 38 mm

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 1TB Canvio Advance or a larger capacity?

The 1TB model holds a large photo, music and video library while leaving room for documents. Larger capacities up to 4TB exist in the same series if you need more space.

What does USB 3.0 mean for real-world transfer speed on this drive?

USB 3.0 caps the interface at 5 Gbit/s, but the mechanical 2.5-inch drive inside typically delivers sustained reads and writes well below that ceiling.

Will the USB 3.0 cable work with my older USB 2.0 ports?

Yes, the included cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, though transfers will run at USB 2.0 speeds.

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