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Black rectangular portable hard drive with matte finish, 2.5 inch form factor

Toshiba

Toshiba Canvio Basics 4TB 2.5" USB 3.2 Gen 1 portable hard drive black

SKU CH-219E-VD1NQ

Store up to 4 TB of data on this 2.5-inch portable hard drive with USB 3.2 Gen 1 transfer speeds up to 5000 Mbit/s and USB 2.0 compatibility

  • Total capacity4 TB
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Store 4 TB of files in a compact 2.5" drive
  • Transfer data at 5000 Mbit/s via USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • Works with USB 2.0 ports for broad compatibility
  • Ready to use on Windows with no software install
  • USB-powered design needs only a single cable

4 TB portable storage

The Toshiba Canvio Basics is a 4 TB portable external hard drive in a 2.5 inch form factor. It connects via USB 3.2 Gen 1 and is powered through the USB cable, so no separate power adapter is needed. The drive works with Microsoft Windows out of the box and requires no software installation. Its matt black casing is designed for everyday carry in a bag or pocket.

Upgrade from USB 2.0 drives

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface delivers a data transfer rate of 5000 Mbit/s, which is much faster than USB 2.0 while remaining fully backward compatible. The jump is worth it when moving large media libraries or backups where the older interface becomes a bottleneck. If your workflow already saturates USB 3.2 Gen 1, this drive will not remove that limit. Buyers who need the higher throughput of USB 3.2 Gen 2 or later should look elsewhere.

4 TB capacity headroom

Four terabytes comfortably holds extensive photo collections, video projects and music libraries alongside system backups. The drive runs out of space when total stored data approaches the 4 TB mark, at which point a second drive or a higher-capacity model is required. It is not suited for users who need the low latency of solid-state storage for active editing or operating-system boot duties.

How it compares

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

Price $205.99
Pricier than about 79% 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 $51.50 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 239 items is $51.50 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity4 TB
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

Does the 2.5 inch drive need an external power adapter?

No, the Canvio Basics draws all power from the USB cable so no separate adapter is required.

Is any driver or software installation needed on Windows?

The drive is ready to use with Microsoft Windows and requires no software installation, just plug it in.

Can the internal drive be removed and replaced if it fails?

The enclosure is sealed and not designed for user servicing, so the internal drive cannot be swapped out.

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