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

Toshiba

Toshiba HDTCA10XG3AA 1TB portable hard drive USB 3.0 green

SKU CH-ANGY-40RQB MPN HDTCA10XG3AA

A portable 1TB USB 3.0 hard drive in green with backup and security software

  • 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 colorGreen
  • Key featuresStore It All - In Style Step up your storage with up to 4 TB

Capacity 1TB

  • 1TB capacity stores photos, music and videos on the go
  • USB 3.0 interface enables fast file transfers with USB 2.0 compatibility
  • Pocket-sized 2.5-inch form factor measures 0.55 by 3.10 by 4.30 inches
  • Weighs only 0.33 lb for easy daily carry
  • Includes backup and security software for automated data protection

1TB green portable drive

The Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA10XG3AA is a 1TB portable hard drive finished in green. It connects through a USB 3.0 interface and draws power from the host port. The 2.5 inch form factor measures .55 by 3.10 by 4.30 inches and weighs .33 lb. It ships formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1 and requires reformatting for macOS 10.13, 10.14 or 10.15.

Upgrading from smaller or USB 2.0 storage

This drive replaces lower-capacity external disks or older USB 2.0 models that limit transfer speed. The jump is worth it when you need 1TB of space in a pocket-sized enclosure and want the faster throughput of USB 3.0 for moving large media libraries. It is not suited for buyers who want more storage than 1TB or who need an internal drive form factor.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous read or write activity the mechanical 2.5 inch platters maintain steady throughput within the USB 3.0 bandwidth. There is no thermal throttling because the metal chassis acts as a passive heatsink. Performance remains consistent across long backup sessions rather than dropping after a short burst.

How it compares

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

Price $58.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 1 TB
Lower than about 70% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $58.99 per TB
Pricier than about 57% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineCanvio Advance
Model nameHDTCA10XG3AA
Total capacity1 TB
Product colorGreen
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

What are the exact dimensions of this 2.5 inch drive so I can check it fits my bag or dock?

The drive measures .55 inches high, 3.10 inches wide and 4.30 inches deep.

Which file system does the drive ship with and what must I do before using it on macOS 10.15?

It comes formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1; you must reformat it for macOS 10.15, 10.14 or 10.13.

Is there any internal battery or fan that will need replacement later?

No, the drive draws power from the USB 3.0 or 2.0 port and has no internal battery or fan to service.

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