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White 2.5 inch portable hard drive with textured finish and USB cable

Toshiba

Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20XW3AA 2TB portable hard drive USB 3.0 White

SKU CH-B0RY-88NN3 MPN HDTCA20XW3AA

A 2 TB portable USB 3.0 hard drive in a compact 2.5-inch white case weighing 0.33 lb, formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1 and reformattable for macOS 10.13 to 10.15

  • ColorWhite
  • InterfaceUSB 3.0
  • Capacity2TB
  • FeaturesStore It All - In Style Step up your storage with up to 4TB
  • System RequirementsFormatted NTFS for Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1 Require
  • Form Factor2.5"

Options 2TB

  • 2 TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • USB 3.0 interface enables fast file transfers
  • Pocket-sized 2.5 inch form factor fits in a bag
  • White textured finish resists daily wear
  • Pre-formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1

What this drive is and who it suits

The Toshiba Canvio Advance is a 2TB portable hard drive with a USB 3.0 interface in a white 2.5 inch enclosure. It targets users who want a compact, bus-powered device for moving large photo, music and video libraries between computers. The drive ships formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 and includes a USB 3.0 cable that also works with USB 2.0 ports.

What to verify on your current system

Your computer must provide an available USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port and run Windows 10 or Windows 8.1 for immediate use. Mac users on macOS 10.13, 10.14 or 10.15 will need to reformat the drive before writing data. The package supplies a quick start guide and a download link for optional Toshiba software; no separate power adapter is required.

Behaviour during extended transfers

Sustained write sessions are limited by the mechanical 2.5 inch platter and the USB 3.0 bus, so throughput will settle below the initial burst rate once the cache fills. The textured casing helps dissipate heat during long copies, but the drive has no active cooling, so surface temperature will rise with continuous activity. Plan for slower averages when moving multi-gigabyte folders in one session.

Highlights

  • 2 TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • USB 3.0 interface enables fast file transfers
  • Pocket-sized 2.5 inch form factor fits in a bag
  • White textured finish resists daily wear
  • Pre-formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1

Specifications

BrandTOSHIBA
SeriesCanvio Advance
ModelHDTCA20XW3AA
ColorWhite
InterfaceUSB 3.0
Capacity2TB
FeaturesStore It All - In Style
Step up your storage with up to 4TB capacity so you can take your massive collection of photos, music, and videos with you on the go - and still have space for all your other important files, too. Choose from up to three trendy colors in a stylish, textured finish, so your portable storage can stand out as much as you do.
Back up Automatically
Avoid losing valuable content with the included Toshiba Storage Backup Software for your PC. The intuitive interface makes backing up your data a breeze. Simply set the time and intervals for your backups and let the sof
System RequirementsFormatted NTFS for Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1
Requires reformatting for macOS v10.15 / v10.14 / v10.13
Available USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 Port
Form Factor2.5"
Dimensions0.55" x 3.10" x 4.30"
Weight0.33 lb.
Package ContentsToshiba Canvio Advance Portable Hard Drive
USB 3.0 Cable (works with USB 2.0)
Quick Start Guide
Downloadable Software*
* Software is available via a free download that is subject to Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation's and/or Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.'s standard End User License Agreement. Software is compatible with Windows PC only.
Shipping weight0.37 kg
Package size140 × 112 × 38 mm

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box and do I need to buy any cables separately?

The box includes the 2TB Canvio Advance drive, a USB 3.0 cable that also works with USB 2.0 ports, and a quick start guide. No extra cables are required.

Which capacity should I choose if I want the model listed here?

This listing is for the 2TB version (model HDTCA20XW3AA). Other capacities exist in the same series but are different model numbers.

What does the USB 3.0 interface mean for actual transfer speeds on my PC?

USB 3.0 provides up to 5 Gbit/s bandwidth, so large photo or video libraries move noticeably faster than on USB 2.0, provided your computer has a USB 3.0 port.

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