Toshiba Canvio Basics external hard drive 2 TB 2.5", USB 3.2 Gen 1, Black
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Toshiba Canvio Basics external hard drive 2 TB 2.5", USB 3.2 Gen 1, Black

The Toshiba Canvio Basics 2 TB is an external hard drive in a matte black casing with room for a family photo archive, a music collection and computer backups. It connects over USB 3.2 Gen 1, takes power through the same cable and is ready to use in Windows as soon as you plug it in.

  • Capacity: 2 TB, 2.5″ hard drive
  • Connection: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1), up to 5000 Mbit/s, USB Type-B port on the drive
  • Power: via USB, no separate power adapter needed
  • Compatibility: Windows and macOS, backward compatible with USB 2.0
  • Model code: HDTB520MK3AA

Description

Backups with nothing to set up

Canvio Basics is built around simplicity: plug in the cable, wait for the drive to appear in File Explorer and drag your files across. There are no drivers or manufacturer tools to install in Windows. Because power comes from the USB port, you can run a backup on a train or in a café with no socket nearby. The 2.5″ drive is small enough to live in a laptop bag.

Who this external hard drive is for

Home users who want a regular copy of photos and documents, and students or office workers carrying large files between home and work. 2 TB leaves room for a full computer backup plus a media library. The black casing matches the other drives in the series.

Specifications

General

BrandTOSHIBA
Product colourBlack
Bus poweredUSB
Manufacturer codeToshiba Canvio Basics 2TB BLACK (HDTB520MK3AA)
Maximum data transfer rate5000
EAN4260557512418

Storage

SSD capacity2000 GB
HDD size2.5
HDD capacity2000
HDD Family nameCanvio Basics

Ports

USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connectorUSB Type-B

Software & security

Mac operating systems supportedYes
Windows operating systems supportedYes

Performance & capacities

Read speed500
Write speed500

Dimensions & weight

Width78 mm
Depth109 mm
Height14 mm
Weight149 g

Questions & answers

How fast is the connection?

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface allows data transfer at up to 5000 Mbit/s. The actual copy speed of a hard drive is lower and also depends on your computer's port and file sizes.

Does it work in a USB 2.0 port?

Yes, the drive is USB 2.0 compatible, but transfers will be noticeably slower.

Can I use it with a Mac?

Yes, the manufacturer lists support for both Windows and macOS.