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product_id: 499580338
title: "Toshiba Canvio Basics 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTB520XK3AA"
brand: "toshiba"
price: "$296.60"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Toshiba"
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# USB 3.0 blazing speed 5Gbps 2TB massive storage Sleek matte smudge-resistant finish Toshiba Canvio Basics 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTB520XK3AA

**Brand:** toshiba
**Price:** $296.60
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your digital workspace with storage that keeps pace with your ambition.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Toshiba Canvio Basics 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTB520XK3AA by toshiba
- **How much does it cost?** $296.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/499580338-toshiba-canvio-basics-2tb-portable-external-hard-drive-usb-3)

## Best For

- toshiba enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted toshiba brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 2TB Storage:** Carry your entire digital life effortlessly—photos, videos, work files, all in one sleek drive.
- • **Blazing USB 3.0 Speed:** Experience rapid file transfers up to 5Gbps—because your time is too valuable to wait.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No software, no hassle—just connect and start saving instantly on any compatible PC.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, no external power needed—flexibility meets convenience.
- • **Ultra-Portable Matte Design:** Compact, lightweight, and smudge-resistant—perfect for the on-the-go professional lifestyle.

## Overview

The Toshiba Canvio Basics 2TB Portable External Hard Drive combines massive storage capacity with USB 3.0 speed in a sleek, matte black compact design. Ready to use out-of-the-box with plug-and-play functionality, it offers seamless compatibility with Windows PCs and easy reformatting options for Mac users. Lightweight and smudge-resistant, this portable drive is engineered for professionals who demand reliable, fast, and stylish storage on the move.

## Description

Discover one of the easiest ways to free up space on your computer with Canvio Basics portable hard drive. Ready to use with your PC and no software installation required, simply drag and drop the files you want to save without slowing your computer down. Toshiba’s Canvio Basics offers high storage capacity in a new sleek compact casing for increased portability making it easy to save and access your files on the go. [Note]: (1) One Terabyte (1TB) means 10[12] = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. Actual formatted storage capacity may vary. For details, please visit Toshiba's Consumer HDD website (2) Drive formatted NTFS for Windows PC. Reformatting required for Mac computers. Compatibility may vary depending on user‘s hardware configuration and operating system. (3) Product specifications, colors, features, and availability are subject to change without notice.

Review: Fast, Reliable, and Plenty of Space - This 1TB hard drive is exactly what I needed! It’s fast, easy to set up, and stores all my files without any issues. Very reliable for backups, movies, and photos. Compact and durable too. Definitely worth the purchase!
Review: Fine Drive - I've used two Toshiba external drives for many years now, one for my laptop and one for my PS4, and when the laptop seemed to be having more and more trouble recognizing its external drive, even after cleaning the plug contacts, I figured it was time for a new drive. This new drive does not disappoint. In fact, it makes such short work of backing up files that it became clear to me that the previous drive must have been dying for some time... I am amused too that the LED indicator light on this new drive doesn't flash like a coquette blinking her eyes the way the previous drives did. Instead, this drive blinks the LED very slowly and deliberately while it's working, as if to say, "I've got this; nothing to worry about!" At first I had a problem getting the drive to back up my laptop. The computer recognized the drive and the LED lit up solid, but my repeated command "Back up now" kept failing. I tried cleaning the plug contacts, rebooting the laptop, and even reformatting the drive, but still no successful backup. Then I discovered that Windows 10 makes you click on a "Stop using this drive" button (your previous drive) before you tell it to "Add a new drive." Once I had gone through that little ritual, all was well. And indeed, I was amazed how fast the new drive backed up all my files, accomplishing in less than an hour what the old drive had taken a number of hours to do. All in all, this drive does its job, and I trust I will get years of use out of it, as I did the Toshiba's before...

## Features

- Sleek profile design with a matte, smudge-resistance finish
- Plug & Play - Easy to use with no software to install
- Quickly add more storage capacity to your PC and other compatible devices
- USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatible with no external AC power cord needed
- Pre-formatted NTFS for Windows PC (reformatting required for Mac computers)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BQX6NNVC |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
| Built-In Media | USB Cable |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 20,012 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gigabits Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
| Enclosure Material | polycarbonate |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Hard-Drive Size | 2 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 4.3"L x 3.1"W x 0.55"Th |
| Item Weight | 5.3 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Toshiba |
| Mfr Part Number | HDTB520XK3AA |
| Model Name | Canvio Basics |
| Model Number | HDTB520XK3AA |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 1 Bytes Per Second |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Storage |
| UPC | 723844001346 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year standard limited warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TOSHIBA
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 2 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.0
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is this compatible with the ps4?**
A: Yes it works fine on ps4 had mine since 2019 no issues at all

**Q: Do i need different cables for usb 3 or usb 2?**
A: The cable that comes with it is a "USB-B micro", which is rarely used to a "standard old" USB-A connector.  I am totally disappointed because neither end plugs into a MacBook Air which only has USB-C connector.

You will need either a hub, converted or buy another cable like this one:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09ZP5BHBF

**Q: You know if it works with ps4?**
A: Yes, you will need to go to settings in the PS4 under usb devices and reformat the drive to the PS4 and it will work.

**Q: Can I plug this into my xbox one and store games on it?**
A: Must be formatted to run as a system drive when you plug it in, i use mine for my ps4

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast, Reliable, and Plenty of Space
*by D***O on April 6, 2026*

This 1TB hard drive is exactly what I needed! It’s fast, easy to set up, and stores all my files without any issues. Very reliable for backups, movies, and photos. Compact and durable too. Definitely worth the purchase!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fine Drive
*by J***G on September 12, 2023*

I've used two Toshiba external drives for many years now, one for my laptop and one for my PS4, and when the laptop seemed to be having more and more trouble recognizing its external drive, even after cleaning the plug contacts, I figured it was time for a new drive. This new drive does not disappoint. In fact, it makes such short work of backing up files that it became clear to me that the previous drive must have been dying for some time... I am amused too that the LED indicator light on this new drive doesn't flash like a coquette blinking her eyes the way the previous drives did. Instead, this drive blinks the LED very slowly and deliberately while it's working, as if to say, "I've got this; nothing to worry about!" At first I had a problem getting the drive to back up my laptop. The computer recognized the drive and the LED lit up solid, but my repeated command "Back up now" kept failing. I tried cleaning the plug contacts, rebooting the laptop, and even reformatting the drive, but still no successful backup. Then I discovered that Windows 10 makes you click on a "Stop using this drive" button (your previous drive) before you tell it to "Add a new drive." Once I had gone through that little ritual, all was well. And indeed, I was amazed how fast the new drive backed up all my files, accomplishing in less than an hour what the old drive had taken a number of hours to do. All in all, this drive does its job, and I trust I will get years of use out of it, as I did the Toshiba's before...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ El Toshiba Canvio Basics
*by G***S on December 19, 2025*

Excellent external hard drive is fast, compact and very easy to use. Just connect it and that's it. Ideal for backing up, saving photos, videos and important files without worrying about space. It works in a stable way and you can see the quality of the brand. Very good purchase for the price.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-19*