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Red rectangular portable hard drive with textured finish, USB cable attached

Toshiba

Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA40XR3CA 4TB portable hard drive

SKU CH-03Q8-WNJ1A MPN HDTCA40XR3CA

A 4 TB portable hard drive with a red textured finish, USB 3.0 interface and included backup and security software for Windows

  • Total capacity4 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.0
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Setup requirementsFormatted NTFS for Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1 Require
  • Product colorRed
  • Key featuresStore It All - In Style Step up your storage with up to 4 TB

Capacity 4TB

  • Store massive media libraries on the go with 4TB capacity
  • Transfer files quickly using USB 3.0 interface
  • Carry it easily in a bag thanks to 0.48 lb weight
  • Protect private data with password security software included
  • Back up Windows PCs automatically using downloadable backup software

Portable 4TB storage for creators

The Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA40XR3CA is a 4TB portable hard drive in a red textured finish. It connects over USB 3.0 and also works with USB 2.0 ports. The 2.5 inch form factor fits in a bag without adding bulk. Creators who move large photo, music or video libraries between locations get the capacity they need in a single drive.

USB 3.0 interface and Windows-ready format

The drive ships formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 so it works immediately on those systems. macOS 10.13, 10.14 and 10.15 require reformatting before use. A USB 3.0 cable is included and falls back to USB 2.0 speeds on older ports. Buyers who need native macOS compatibility or a different file system out of the box should plan for that extra step.

Sustained transfers limited by mechanical design

As a spinning 2.5 inch hard drive, sustained throughput is governed by platter speed and the USB 3.0 link rather than a burst cache. Long copies of multi-gigabyte video folders will settle at the drive's steady-state rate. Users who need consistently higher write speeds for direct video recording or heavy database work should consider solid-state alternatives.

How it compares

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

Price $94.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 4 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $23.75 per TB
Cheaper than about 96% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineCanvio Advance
Model nameHDTCA40XR3CA
Total capacity4 TB
Product colorRed
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Product dimensions0.77 in × 3.1 in × 4.3 in
Product weight0.48 lb (0.22 kg)
Shipping weight0.30 kg
Package size140 × 112 × 38 mm

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Questions about this item

How much space does the 4TB capacity actually give me for files once the drive is connected to my PC?

The drive provides 4TB of usable storage formatted NTFS for Windows 10 or 8.1, ready for photos, videos, music and other files.

What speeds can I expect from the USB 3.0 interface on this drive?

USB 3.0 is the native interface; the drive also works on USB 2.0 ports at the slower 2.0 speed.

Will the 2.5-inch red enclosure fit in a typical laptop bag pocket?

The drive measures 0.77" x 3.10" x 4.30" and weighs 0.48 lb, making it small and light enough for most laptop bag pockets.

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