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Green Toshiba Canvio Advance 4TB portable hard drive, 2.5 inch textured finish

Toshiba

Toshiba HDTCA40XG3CA 4TB portable hard drive

SKU CH-Z3E7-ZTBBF MPN HDTCA40XG3CA

A green 2.5-inch portable hard drive with 4TB capacity and USB 3.0 interface for Windows and macOS

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

Capacity 4TB

  • 4TB capacity stores extensive media libraries
  • USB 3.0 interface enables fast file transfers
  • Compact 2.5-inch form factor fits in bags
  • Pre-formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1
  • Includes backup software for scheduled data protection

4TB Portable Hard Drive Green

The Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA40XG3CA provides 4TB of storage in a 2.5 inch green enclosure. It connects through a USB 3.0 interface and comes formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. The package includes the drive, a USB 3.0 cable compatible with USB 2.0 ports, and a quick start guide.

For Windows Users Needing Portable Capacity

This drive suits anyone who wants a lightweight, bus-powered device to carry large photo, music, or video libraries between Windows computers. Buyers who need native macOS compatibility without reformatting should look elsewhere, as the drive requires reformatting for macOS 10.15, 10.14, or 10.13. Users requiring faster transfer speeds than USB 3.0 provides should also consider other options.

USB 3.0 Interface Determines Speed

The single specification that decides suitability is the USB 3.0 connection, which sets the maximum data transfer rate for this drive. If your workflow depends on a quicker interface, this model will not match that requirement. The 4TB capacity and 2.5 inch form factor remain fixed regardless of the host port used.

How it compares

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

Price $144.99
Pricier than about 64% 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 $36.25 per TB
Cheaper than about 82% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineCanvio Advance
Model nameHDTCA40XG3CA
Total capacity4 TB
Product colorGreen
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 data can the 4TB capacity actually hold in everyday use?

The 4TB drive stores a large collection of photos, music, videos and other files for portable use.

What does the USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface mean for transfer speeds?

USB 3.2 Gen 1 operates at up to 5 Gbps and works with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports.

Will the 2.5 inch drive fit in a standard laptop bag pocket?

The drive measures .77 by 3.10 by 4.30 inches and weighs .48 lb, making it compact for travel.

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