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Matte black rectangular portable hard drive with rounded edges and USB cable

Toshiba

Toshiba HDTB540XK3CA 4TB portable hard drive

SKU CH-XGFW-5KPXZ MPN HDTB540XK3CA

A 4 TB portable USB 3.0 hard drive with a sleek matte black finish and plug-and-play operation for Windows PCs

  • Total capacity4 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.0
  • Setup requirementsFormatted NTFS for Microsoft® Windows®11, Windows® 10, Windo
  • Product colorMatte Black
  • Key featuresSleek profile design with a matte, smudge-resistance finish
  • Product dimensions3.1 inx4.3 inx0.77 in

Model 4TB (Matte Black)

  • Ready to use instantly with no software installation required
  • USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatible with no external AC power cord needed
  • Sleek matte black finish resists smudges and fits in a pocket
  • Pre-formatted NTFS for Windows 11, 10, 8.1; reformat for macOS 12.0, 11.5, 10.15
  • Lightweight at 0.63lb with compact 3.1" x 4.3" x 0.77" dimensions

What this drive is

The Toshiba Canvio Basics HDTB540XK3CA is a 4 TB portable hard drive with a USB 3.0 interface. It arrives pre-formatted NTFS for Windows 11, 10 and 8.1 and works immediately without installing software. The matte black enclosure measures 3.1 by 4.3 by 0.77 inches and weighs .63 lb. A USB 3.0 cable and quick start guide are included in the box.

Who it suits and who should look elsewhere

It suits anyone who wants simple drag-and-drop extra space for a Windows laptop or desktop and values a compact, bus-powered design. Buyers who need native macOS compatibility without reformatting should look elsewhere. Users who require faster transfer speeds than USB 3.0 provides or who want hardware encryption will not find those features here.

The specification that decides fit

The drive uses a USB 3.0 interface with a maximum transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 at up to 480 Mbit/s. This single interface specification determines whether the drive will deliver the performance your workflow expects.

How it compares

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

Price $83.99
Cheaper than about 59% 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 $21.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 98% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineCanvio Basics
Model nameHDTB540XK3AA
Total capacity4 TB
Product colorMatte Black
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0
Size & build
Product dimensions3.1 inx4.3 inx0.77 in
Product weight0.63 lb (0.29 kg)
Shipping weight0.29 kg
Package size216 × 163 × 38 mm
In the box
In the boxCanvio Basics Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 Cable, Quick Start Guide, 1-year standard limited warranty

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Questions about this item

Does the 4TB Canvio Basics arrive with a cable and a guide, or must I buy them separately?

The box contains the portable hard drive, a USB 3.0 cable and a Quick Start Guide, so no extra purchase is required.

The supplier lists 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities — which one matches the HDTB540XK3CA model?

Model HDTB540XK3CA is the 4TB version of the Canvio Basics range.

What does the 5 Gbit/s USB 3.0 interface transfer rate mean for everyday file copies on a Windows 11 PC?

The drive connects at up to 5 Gbit/s over USB 3.0 and is pre-formatted NTFS for Windows 11, so large photo or video libraries move at the full interface speed without reformatting.

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