New Toshiba Canvio 2TB USB 3.0 Gaming External Portable Hard Drive-Console & PC
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About this product
The Toshiba Canvio Gaming External Portable Hard Drive offers 2TB of storage via a traditional mechanical hard disk. Designed for gaming consoles (PlayStation, Xbox) and PCs/Macs, it connects via USB 3.0 for fast data transfer. The 2.5-inch form factor makes it highly portable, encased in an aluminum/glass enclosure. It operates at 5400 RPM, includes a USB cable, and features an always-on function and firmware customized for gaming.
Our take
This Toshiba Canvio Gaming drive is a straightforward solution for expanding game storage on consoles and PCs. The 2TB capacity is quite generous, allowing for many installed games. Its USB 3.0 connectivity provides decent transfer speeds for an HDD, and the 5400 RPM rotation speed is standard for portable drives, though not as fast as an SSD. The aluminum/glass enclosure feels premium and robust, which is a nice touch for a portable device. While it's marketed for gaming, it's also a perfectly capable external drive for general multimedia and personal use. Just remember it's a mechanical drive, so handle it with care.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Generous 2TB storage capacity
- USB 3.0 connectivity
- Compatible with gaming consoles, PC, Mac
- Durable aluminum/glass enclosure
- Portable 2.5-inch form factor
Cons
- Mechanical Hard Disk (HDD) based
- 5400 RPM is not as fast as SSDs
Specifications
- Item Dimensions L X W X Thickness 4.37"l X 3.15"w X 0.53"th
- Compatible Devices Gaming Console, Mac, Pc
- Number Of Items 1
- Specific Uses For Product Gaming, Multimedia, Personal
- Installation Type External Hard Drive
- Upc 723844000837
Show all 39 specifications
- MPN
- HDTX120XK3AA
- Hard Disk Description
- Mechanical Hard Disk
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Capacity
- 2tb
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Enclosure Material
- Aluminum/glass
- Style
- Gaming
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Always-On, Portable, Firmware-Customized, USB Port
- Storage Capacity
- 2TB
- Item Type Name
- Canvio Gaming Portable External Hard Drive
- Unit Quantity
- 2TB
- Hardware Connectivity
- Usb 3.0
- Built-in Media
- Usb Cable
- Special Feature
- Portable
- Compatible With
- PlayStation, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac, Laptop
- Hard-drive Size
- 2 Tb
- USB Specification
- USB 3.0
- Color
- Black
- Hard Disk Rotational Speed
- 5400 Rpm
- Cache Memory Installed Size
- 2
- Rotation Speed
- 5400 RPM
- Brand
- Toshiba
- Type
- External Drive
- Hard Disk Interface
- Usb 3.0
- Model
- Toshiba Canvio
- Additional Features
- Portable
- Digital Storage Capacity
- 2 Tb
- Hard Disk Form Factor
- 2.5 Inches
- Interface
- USB 3.0, USB
- Connectivity Technology
- Usb
- Product Line
- Canvio
