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Black rectangular portable hard drive with two-tone matte and gloss finish, USB 3.0 cable attached

Toshiba

Toshiba HDTP340XK3CA 4TB portable hard drive USB 3.0 black

SKU CH-7K2G-RB4MM MPN HDTP340XK3CA

A 4 TB portable hard drive with USB 3.0 plug-and-play simplicity and a compact two-tone black design

  • Total capacity4 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.0
  • Setup requirementsFormatted NTFS for Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1 Require
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresEasy to Use The Canvio Ready portable hard drive offers simp
  • Product dimensions0.77 in × 3.07 in × 4.29 in

Capacity 4TB

  • Plug-and-play operation means no software to install
  • 4 TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • USB 3.0 interface enables fast file transfers
  • Compact two-tone design fits in a bag
  • Formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1

What this drive is and who it fits

The Toshiba Canvio Ready is a 4TB portable hard drive with a USB 3.0 interface in a black finish. It arrives formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 so you can drag and drop files immediately. No software installation is required for basic operation on a PC. Buyers who need native macOS support or hardware encryption should look elsewhere.

USB 3.0 practical limits

The drive connects through a USB 3.0 port and the supplied cable also works with USB 2.0 ports. On a USB 2.0 connection the transfer rate falls to the older standard's maximum. The drive draws power from the host port so no external adapter is needed. Users without an available USB port cannot use the drive.

Capacity and format constraint

The single specification that decides fit is the 4TB capacity combined with the NTFS factory format. That capacity holds large media libraries and backups on a single device. The NTFS format works out of the box on Windows 10 and Windows 8.1; macOS 10.13, 10.14 and 10.15 require reformatting before use.

How it compares

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

Price $137.99
Pricier than about 62% 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 $34.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 84% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineCanvio Ready
Model nameHDTP340XK3CA
Total capacity4 TB
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0
Size & build
Product dimensions0.77 in × 3.07 in × 4.29 in
Product weight0.48 lb (0.22 kg)
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size145 × 113 × 38 mm
In the box
In the boxToshiba Canvio Ready Portable Hard Drive
USB 3.0 Cable (works with USB 2.0)
Quick Start Guide

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 4 TB Canvio Ready or a smaller capacity for my backups?

The drive provides 4 TB of space; pick it if you need room for large media libraries or full system images, otherwise a lower-capacity model saves money.

What does the 4 TB capacity mean once the drive is connected to my PC?

You get roughly 4 TB of usable storage formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1, ready for drag-and-drop file transfers without extra software.

The box says USB 3.0 — what transfer ceiling does that set in practice?

USB 3.0 caps the interface at 5 Gbit/s, so real-world speeds will be limited by that link and the mechanical drive inside.

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