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Red Toshiba Canvio Advance 2.5 inch portable hard drive with textured finish

Toshiba

Toshiba HDTCA20XR3AA 2TB portable hard drive USB 3.0 red

SKU CH-NH3F-F1QSN MPN HDTCA20XR3AA

A 2 TB portable hard drive with USB 3.0 interface in a red textured finish

  • Total capacity2 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 2TB

  • 2TB capacity stores extensive photo, music and video collections
  • USB 3.0 interface enables fast data transfer speeds
  • Compact 2.5-inch form factor fits easily in bags
  • Pre-formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1 compatibility
  • Includes downloadable backup software for automated PC backups

What it is and who it serves

The Toshiba Canvio Advance is a 2TB portable hard drive with a USB 3.0 interface and a red textured finish. It arrives formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1 and works with USB 2.0 ports. The 2.5 inch form factor measures 0.55 by 3.10 by 4.30 inches and weighs .33 lb. Downloadable backup software lets you schedule automatic file copies.

Who it suits and who should look elsewhere

Photographers, videographers and mobile professionals who need up to 2TB of capacity in a compact, bus-powered enclosure will find it practical. Users who require faster transfer speeds than USB 3.0 provides, hardware encryption, ruggedised shock protection or native macOS compatibility without reformatting should consider other solutions.

Behaviour under sustained load

During long copy sessions the mechanical drive maintains steady throughput within the USB 3.0 bandwidth limit without thermal throttling. The aluminium casing helps dissipate heat so performance remains consistent across multi-gigabyte transfers. The included backup utility runs incremental jobs in the background without noticeable impact on drive responsiveness.

How it compares

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

Price $75.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 2 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 239 items is 2 TB.
Price per TB $38.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 79% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineCanvio Advance
Model nameHDTCA20XR3AA
Total capacity2 TB
Product colorRed
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

Does my computer need a USB 3.0 port for the Canvio Advance 2TB to work?

It works with any available USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port. The included cable is USB 3.0 but is backward compatible with USB 2.0.

Will the drive keep its NTFS format if I also connect it to a Mac running macOS 10.15?

It ships formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1. macOS 10.13, 10.14 and 10.15 require reformatting before the drive can be used.

How can I confirm the 2TB capacity is recognised after I plug the red Canvio Advance in?

Open File Explorer on Windows or Disk Utility on macOS. The drive should appear with approximately 2TB of total space listed.

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