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Toshiba Canvio Basics 2TB USB 3.2 Gen1 Portable HDD HDTB520EK3AA (Retail)

SKU 7472 Brand Toshiba EAN13 4260557512357
Toshiba Canvio Basics HDTB520EK3AA 2TB portable HDD. USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), bus-powered, NTFS for Windows/Mac (reformat). Compact 78x109x14mm, 149g. Real speeds ~120MB/s read/write. 2-year warranty.
External Storage - Type Portable HDD
External Storage - Capacity 2TB
External Storage - Max Read Speed 200 - 500 MB/s
External Storage - Interface USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
External Storage - Connector Micro-B USB-A

Quickly transfer files at up to 5Gbps with SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 on the Toshiba Canvio Basics HDTB520EK3AA 2TB portable external HDD. This 2.5-inch drive stores data, music, movies, and photos in a compact, matt black plastic case. USB bus-powered (max 900mA), it's compatible with Windows 10/11/8.1 and macOS (requires NTFS reformat). Includes USB-A to Micro-B cable and user manual.

Perfect for on-the-go use, the sleek design fits in your pocket. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for older devices. Real-world tests show read speeds up to 136MB/s and write ~122MB/s, ideal for 8K video. With 50+ years of Toshiba HDD expertise, your data stays secure. 2022 model with 2-year warranty.

  • Capacity: 2TB HDD
  • Interface: USB 3.2 Gen1 / 2.0
  • Dimensions (unit): 78 x 109 x 14 mm, 149g
  • Boxed: 111 x 141 x 38 mm, 250g
  • Plug-and-play, no software needed for Windows
HDD capacity2 TB
HDD size2.5
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 2.0 compatible)
File format systemNTFS (MS Windows)
USB data transfer rates5.0 Gbit/s
Thunderbolt technologyNo
Wi-FiNo
Maximum data transfer rate5.0 Gbit/s
USB connectorUSB Type-A to Micro-B
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
Product colourBlack
Housing materialPlastic
LED indicatorsStatus
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1
Mac operating systems supportedYes (requires reformatting)
Bus poweredYes (USB, max. 900mA)
Battery capacityN/A
Width78 mm
Depth109 mm
Height14 mm
Weight149 g
Cables includedUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A to Micro-B)
User guideYes
Warranty period2 year(s)
EnclosureMatt plastic
Power sourceUSB bus power
Real-world read speed~136 MB/s
Real-world write speed~122 MB/s