External Hard Drives

Toshiba Canvio Basics 2022 USB 3.2 External 2.5" HDD 4TB Black

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  • Dimensions 78 x 109 x 19.5mm
  • Weight 217.5g
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Description

Description

Quickly transfer files with SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 and store data on Canvio Basics external hard drives. These devices are ready to use with Microsoft Windows and do not require software installation, so it could not be easier to start storing all your favorite files. 

Whether at your desk or on the go, its timeless design with a matte finish means it will always look good. Additionally, the hard drive also allows you to connect with older hardware, with USB 2.0 compatibility.

A place for all your files

High-capacity storage in a conveniently compact, matte black casing. Available in various capacity sizes up to 4 TB, the Canvio Basics hard drives are ideal for storing data, music, movies, and photos. These devices are powered via USB and can be used with a single USB cable connected to a computer or laptop.

Your compact companion

The Canvio Basics, which easily fits into your pocket or bag, is your perfect portable companion. The sleek, modern design allows you to step out in style and provides you with quality storage whenever you need it.

High Transfer Speeds

With USB 3.2 Gen 1 technology, these portable hard drives are much faster than USB 2.0 devices, but they are still compatible with them, allowing for rapid transfer when organizing your files.

Easy Plug-and-Play Operation

Simple plug-and-play operation. Ready to use with Microsoft Windows and no software installation required. Intuitive drag-and-drop file transfer to and from your computer or laptop.

Your data in safe hands

With over 50 years of experience in hard drive technology and unparalleled quality standards, Toshiba's portable hard drives provide a reliable and secure place for your files, wherever you are.

Package Contents:

  • 1x Toshiba Canvio Basics
  • 1x USB-A to USB-C Cable

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Specifications

Specifications

Main Specifications

Capacity
4000 GB
Size
2.5"
SSD
No
Colour
Black

Connectivity

Interface
USB 3.2, -
AC Power Outlet
No

Technical Specifications

Raid
No Raid

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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SAINT
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57 out of 68 members found this review helpful

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After a very good experience with the 500GB hard drive from the same company, I decided to buy a 1TB one.

Everything has been fine for almost a month since I got the hard drive. I have transferred all the data from my other devices and hard drives, and I now use them for other tasks, and I have deleted some files so that I don't have them two or three times.

I have put my whole life and work on this disk! Thank God, however, I did NOT delete all the data from the other hard drives/devices.

Suddenly today, 15/05/24, I plug in the hard drive AND IT DOESN'T READ IT!!!! I have done everything, disconnected it, reconnected it, tried, changed the outlet, restarted the laptop, turned it off, let some minutes pass, again and again and again. At some point, it read it! However, it showed my files as corrupted!!! It couldn't open them!!!

I have had multiple brain freezes and I can't digest that I spent almost 3 days organizing all my data on this hard drive, deleting some data from my old devices!!!!

For almost half a day, the hard drive was useless! It made noises and mysterious sounds, and generally, I thought it was on its last breath.... At some point after HOURS! I stopped. I was now sure that I had lost everything.

I gathered my pieces, said a Thank God, and thought about having health, but until the evening, it was my only thought. What I lost and from which devices...

In the evening, without any hope, and just for the hell of it,... I plugged it back in... On the same laptop, in the same port, in the same outlet...

ALL GOOD!!! I started opening files one by one... Everything was intact! I took the old 500GB Toshiba, formatted it, and transferred all the data.

The 1TB is now functioning normally. But my trust has been lost forever...

It might have been a hardware failure... which in the end succeeded?

Honestly, I don't know what happened.

3 stars though, because I went and came back...

Update 19/11/24
It still works just fine. I'm uploading a

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Moderately fast drive, which however does not support UASP, something you can now find even in cheap enclosures. Also, as I found out with a search, the USB port is located directly on its board, meaning there is no SATA converter used. This means you cannot remove it from the enclosure and connect it to a computer or dock via SATA.

Update 29/7/2025: Having observed for a while now tragic write speeds in the range of 2-3 MB/s (I use it almost exclusively for backup), I looked into it further and to my horror discovered that the drive (Toshiba MQ04UBD200) uses SMR (shingled magnetic recording) technology, as does the entire MQ04 series from this manufacturer.

Those who know, are already pale. For the rest, I will briefly write that due to this feature, the drive is absolutely unsuitable for any use that requires random writes, such as backup. You will curse it. It can only cover you for simple transfers, but I do not recommend it even for that use due to the integrated USB port I mentioned in my first review. For these reasons, I am lowering the rating from three stars to one. STAY AWAY!

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  • vicmag
    1
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    I used it to take backups and store large files, but in less than 2 years of owning it, and without anything happening (e.g. drop, water, etc.), my computer simply stopped reading it. And of course, I lost all my files!

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  • dsnvs

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    I've had it for about a month now for all my large VST libraries that don't need to run at SSD speeds. It works with ext4 format for compatibility with Linux, reads everything at satisfactory read/write speeds, given the low expectations for an external HDD.

    Ideal hard drive for bulky static files for professionals in the creative media field, as well as for large games, movies, etc.

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  • xtos333
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    This review is about the capacity: 1000 GB

    It worked out just fine for me. 9 months of use. Good write speed, as for read I don't know, I use it for transferring images and I consider it very reliable for back-ups.

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  • cheimoni
    5
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    Although I had a specific problem with the previous disc, the company replaced it for free and that is noteworthy.

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  • Vega_WebDesign
    3
    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

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    The hard drive works well, the speed is quite good for an HDD. However, there was one issue where my MacBook stopped mounting the drive and I had to do a full reformat. I had a backup of my data on iCloud (2TB), so I reformatted the drive to APFS format since I use it exclusively with my MacBook . Everything was fine - I was transferring photos and created a photo library directly on the HDD. I had almost finished transferring 4 years of data when one day I connected the drive and the MacBook couldn't mount it. I always ejected the device properly using the "eject disk" function. Thankfully I had already made a copy of the data to Google Drive, so I didn't lose anything after deleting it from iCloud. My conclusion is that the drive can be used but with great caution, and always keep a second copy on another drive or in the cloud - keep in mind there is a risk of data loss simply because the Macbook may fail to mount the drive upon connection.

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  • stavrosladikos
    1
    1 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    This review is about the capacity: 2000 GB

    The WORST disk ever. It gets on your nerves until it transfers files, especially if there are many together. Tragic. The worst disk I have ever had. And I have quite a few!

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  • vaiost1208
    1
    5 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    The drive is 3.2 but came with a v3.0 cable.
    From what I understand, this is not a mistake in the order but the cable that always comes with the drive is usb v3.0. This means that the usb v3.2 drive will not deliver the speed it can with a 3.0 cable. Therefore, this does not concern the order but the product overall.

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  • Αγησίλαος23
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful
    This review is about the capacity: 2000 GB

    I like its simplicity in everything, small, convenient, silent, sturdy construction, and it is NOT made in China! From personal experience with heavy use outdoors both for work and as a hobby, I switched to Toshiba. In the 90s and after, I was a devoted WD fan. Then I switched to Seagate. When I saw that even Seagate had dropped a bit in durability and reliability compared to the older ones I had, I started looking into it! I did research on Reddit and wherever there were reviews, like Skroutz, Amazon, etc., and I decided my next one would be this Toshiba. So far, everything is perfect, zero complaints, except for the relatively short cable that they all have.

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  • Dimitris Krikelis
    5
    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

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    This review is about the capacity: 2000 GB

    By far one of the fastest HDD drives for storage and by far more reliable and faster than the well-known WD of the same category.

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  • Alex_Tz34
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    This review is about the capacity: 2000 GB

    I have bought one of 1TB and one of 2TB. They have been working in a NAS for a long time (over a year) non-stop. I haven't had a single bad sector appear. I highly recommend them.

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  • cdpas
    5
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    works perfectly on my Mac. enough space and fast enough to use it to store all bigger apps on it and just keep the alias in the applications folder.

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  • ng86

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    relatively quiet, good build quality. I bought one before the prices went up and by the time I saw how it performs, prices had increased by 20 percent so I didn't buy another one

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  • Nick_Terridas
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    I have the 1TB drive to store my Xbox games for 5 years now.
    I use it constantly and it never fails.
    I highly recommend it.

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  • bill_corfu39
    1
    5 out of 8 members found this review helpful

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    Very bad hard drive, within two months I lost all the files I had collected without it being moved or hit, it just didn't turn on one day... I guess it just happened to me

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  • asdf_qwer
    1
    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

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    This review is about the capacity: 2000 GB

    Avoid it.
    Slow, as other users have mentioned, but the most important thing is that there is something wrong with its power supply.
    It works fine on my laptop. On the desktop computer, it randomly disconnects every 1-2 minutes. (And no, it's not the computer's fault—I have other Toshiba drives of a different series and I have no issues with them.)

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  • c_i_s
    4
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

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    This review is about the capacity: 2000 GB

    I got 2 Disks, 2Tb each, purely for backup of various types of files! Photos and videos with any of our documents! I have started the storage, everything is good, I will come back later! Happy New Year with health for all of us!

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  • Angelikh93
    1
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

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    This review is about the capacity: 1000 GB

    I have bought three such hard drives and all three crashed in less than a year and the files would not open. I had to do data recovery (pay a technician or buy a recovery program). I lost all my files.

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  • vag76
    2
    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    I have bought four. They are good for storage but for transfer, they in no way reach the speeds they claim.. they have many fluctuations resulting in an old usb 2 drive with a stable speed of 30 taking about the same time as this one which is supposed to be 3.2. We're talking about fluctuations that drop even to kb/sec..

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  • Sakis Kan.
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    I have had 2 Toshiba Canvio drives (2-4 TB) for years and I have no problems. I use them on a PS5 console and on an Nvidia Shield TV box without any issues!

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  • Dionisis_Stav
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Very good and fast external drive, especially for its price compared to its capacity. There is also a related video at the link below with the unboxing of this particular one.
    https://youtube.com/shorts/35pkoObUvk8?si=KB7-9ykM4du3no1A

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  • EmmanuelB
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    Very worthwhile solution for an external drive. I have been using it for many months as a second backup and it is ideal. Fast, with a write speed of 120MB/sec (in the photo it happened to peak, just as it can drop for a few seconds to 90MB/sec). [Edit: The 1.96TB backup was copied to it in 5 hours and 3 minutes, so the average speed was 113MB/sec]
    It is good to keep in mind that its cable is particularly short (about 25-30cm), obviously because it is also powered through it. So it might not be convenient for someone who wants to have it permanently connected to a Desktop PC.

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  • konstantinos.bogiatzoglou
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    This review is about the capacity: 2000 GB

    I don't remember how many years ago I got it. Anyway, it still works perfectly fine with light use, but okay. Slow, but good.

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  • Necpro2000
    4
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    In the approximately 1 year that I have had it, it has not shown the slightest problem. The only thing that bothers me is that since I use it as my main drive to store all my music (I work as a DJ), it spins down and goes into standby after 1 minute of inactivity, and when I want to load the next track I have to wait 5-6 seconds until the disks spin up again and it can read. As for speeds, for MP3 files that I work with, I get 120-130MB/sec READ and 80-90MB/sec write.

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  • Φούφουτος
    5
    3 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    On Mac the speeds are amazing. On Windows around 130 mb/sec.

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  • kostasaggelos12
    5
    8 out of 8 members found this review helpful
    This review is about the capacity: 1000 GB

    Having 2 such hard drives in my possession for 5 years now and reading several reviews, I have some comments to make.
    First of all, they are HDDs so of course they are slow.
    2) If someone wants crazy performance or weird support etc., they should look for something else. These particular drives are A N C I E N T but they are still being manufactured because they are reliable.
    If an issue arises, you always have a warranty.
    Having had the drives for 5 years, I have 0 complaints.
    I download whatever games I want and run them normally, I just have slow loading screens

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  • Giorgos_Eythymiadis
    1
    0 out of 19 members found this review helpful

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    This review is about the capacity: 2000 GB

    The worst thing ever, I wasted my money and got the 2 TB. For a week now I've been trying to transfer videos from my phone and it's practically impossible. It's so slow that it takes 3 hours to transfer 30 GB of files and then it crashes and the transfer stops. Simply tragic

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  • sisi_sisi

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    This review is about the capacity: 1000 GB

    It's fine for now. OK, the data exchange isn't lightning fast but it's within very reasonable limits. Very decent for its price.

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  • dkons
    5
    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    I had bought two (4TB, one blue, one red) in 2020 to store my videos and photos (mainly taken with my phone), as well as the videos I make for my YouTube channel (one backing up the other).

    At some point in 2024, they filled up, so I bought two more Toshiba (4TB, both black) so I could have two for my videos/photos and two for my YouTube videos (again, two backups for each use).

    I don't use them daily, I don't have them constantly connected to the computer. I take them out of the drawer and transfer new data every 2-4 months. All of them still work perfectly.

    I wish Toshiba had continued with higher capacities because I'm starting to think about getting two 10TB drives now, and unfortunately, Toshiba only goes up to 4TB.

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  • usagisan
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

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    This review is about the capacity: 2000 GB

    Fast file transfer, large capacity, quiet and quite a quality hard drive, this is the 2nd time I am buying it for file storage

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  • lneam
    5
    23 out of 26 members found this review helpful
    This review is about the capacity: 2000 GB

    The disk was purchased today to replace an identical 2TB model from 2016, which operates daily as a backup with a folder synchronization application.

    After 8.5 years, the new disk is - silent, thinner, cheaper, and faster. Personally, I made the purchase to gain speed and nothing else. The transfer of data (1.6TB) to the old disk after formatting takes about 330 minutes, while to the new one it takes 266 minutes. So I have a 24% faster NEW disk on average. In cases where I have individual files of several GB, I get even better speeds, up to 80%.

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    - we have (vertically) for each disk 2 measurements. The first is empty and the second at 88% capacity

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  • I used it to take backups and store large files, but in less than 2 years of owning it, and without anything happening (e.g. drop, water, etc.), my computer simply stopped reading it. And of course, I lost all my files!

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  • I've had it for about a month now for all my large VST libraries that don't need to run at SSD speeds. It works with ext4 format for compatibility with Linux, reads everything at satisfactory read/write speeds, given the low expectations for an external HDD.

    Ideal hard drive for bulky static files for professionals in the creative media field, as well as for large games, movies, etc.

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  • It worked out just fine for me. 9 months of use. Good write speed, as for read I don't know, I use it for transferring images and I consider it very reliable for back-ups.

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  • Although I had a specific problem with the previous disc, the company replaced it for free and that is noteworthy.

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  • The hard drive works well, the speed is quite good for an HDD. However, there was one issue where my MacBook stopped mounting the drive and I had to do a full reformat. I had a backup of my data on iCloud (2TB), so I reformatted the drive to APFS format since I use it exclusively with my MacBook . Everything was fine - I was transferring photos and created a photo library directly on the HDD. I had almost finished transferring 4 years of data when one day I connected the drive and the MacBook couldn't mount it. I always ejected the device properly using the "eject disk" function. Thankfully I had already made a copy of the data to Google Drive, so I didn't lose anything after deleting it from iCloud. My conclusion is that the drive can be used but with great caution, and always keep a second copy on another drive or in the cloud - keep in mind there is a risk of data loss simply because the Macbook may fail to mount the drive upon connection.

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Description & Specifications

Quickly transfer files with SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 and store data on Canvio Basics external hard drives. These devices are ready to use with Microsoft Windows and do not require software installation, so it could not be easier to start storing all your favorite files. 

Whether at your desk or on the go, its timeless design with a matte finish means it will always look good. Additionally, the hard drive also allows you to connect with older hardware, with USB 2.0 compatibility.

A place for all your files

High-capacity storage in a conveniently compact, matte black casing. Available in various capacity sizes up to 4 TB, the Canvio Basics hard drives are ideal for storing data, music, movies, and photos. These devices are powered via USB and can be used with a single USB cable connected to a computer or laptop.

Your compact companion

The Canvio Basics, which easily fits into your pocket or bag, is your perfect portable companion. The sleek, modern design allows you to step out in style and provides you with quality storage whenever you need it.

High Transfer Speeds

With USB 3.2 Gen 1 technology, these portable hard drives are much faster than USB 2.0 devices, but they are still compatible with them, allowing for rapid transfer when organizing your files.

Easy Plug-and-Play Operation

Simple plug-and-play operation. Ready to use with Microsoft Windows and no software installation required. Intuitive drag-and-drop file transfer to and from your computer or laptop.

Your data in safe hands

With over 50 years of experience in hard drive technology and unparalleled quality standards, Toshiba's portable hard drives provide a reliable and secure place for your files, wherever you are.

Package Contents:

  • 1x Toshiba Canvio Basics
  • 1x USB-A to USB-C Cable

Manufacturer

Main Specifications

Capacity
4000 GB
Size
2.5"
SSD
No
Colour
Black

Connectivity

Interface
USB 3.2, -
AC Power Outlet
No

Technical Specifications

Raid
No Raid

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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SAINT
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57 out of 68 members found this review helpful

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After a very good experience with the 500GB hard drive from the same company, I decided to buy a 1TB one.

Everything has been fine for almost a month since I got the hard drive. I have transferred all the data from my other devices and hard drives, and I now use them for other tasks, and I have deleted some files so that I don't have them two or three times.

I have put my whole life and work on this disk! Thank God, however, I did NOT delete all the data from the other hard drives/devices.

Suddenly today, 15/05/24, I plug in the hard drive AND IT DOESN'T READ IT!!!! I have done everything, disconnected it, reconnected it, tried, changed the outlet, restarted the laptop, turned it off, let some minutes pass, again and again and again. At some point, it read it! However, it showed my files as corrupted!!! It couldn't open them!!!

I have had multiple brain freezes and I can't digest that I spent almost 3 days organizing all my data on this hard drive, deleting some data from my old devices!!!!

For almost half a day, the hard drive was useless! It made noises and mysterious sounds, and generally, I thought it was on its last breath.... At some point after HOURS! I stopped. I was now sure that I had lost everything.

I gathered my pieces, said a Thank God, and thought about having health, but until the evening, it was my only thought. What I lost and from which devices...

In the evening, without any hope, and just for the hell of it,... I plugged it back in... On the same laptop, in the same port, in the same outlet...

ALL GOOD!!! I started opening files one by one... Everything was intact! I took the old 500GB Toshiba, formatted it, and transferred all the data.

The 1TB is now functioning normally. But my trust has been lost forever...

It might have been a hardware failure... which in the end succeeded?

Honestly, I don't know what happened.

3 stars though, because I went and came back...

Update 19/11/24
It still works just fine. I'm uploading a

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Moderately fast drive, which however does not support UASP, something you can now find even in cheap enclosures. Also, as I found out with a search, the USB port is located directly on its board, meaning there is no SATA converter used. This means you cannot remove it from the enclosure and connect it to a computer or dock via SATA.

Update 29/7/2025: Having observed for a while now tragic write speeds in the range of 2-3 MB/s (I use it almost exclusively for backup), I looked into it further and to my horror discovered that the drive (Toshiba MQ04UBD200) uses SMR (shingled magnetic recording) technology, as does the entire MQ04 series from this manufacturer.

Those who know, are already pale. For the rest, I will briefly write that due to this feature, the drive is absolutely unsuitable for any use that requires random writes, such as backup. You will curse it. It can only cover you for simple transfers, but I do not recommend it even for that use due to the integrated USB port I mentioned in my first review. For these reasons, I am lowering the rating from three stars to one. STAY AWAY!

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  • vicmag
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    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    I used it to take backups and store large files, but in less than 2 years of owning it, and without anything happening (e.g. drop, water, etc.), my computer simply stopped reading it. And of course, I lost all my files!

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  • dsnvs

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    I've had it for about a month now for all my large VST libraries that don't need to run at SSD speeds. It works with ext4 format for compatibility with Linux, reads everything at satisfactory read/write speeds, given the low expectations for an external HDD.

    Ideal hard drive for bulky static files for professionals in the creative media field, as well as for large games, movies, etc.

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  • xtos333
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    This review is about the capacity: 1000 GB

    It worked out just fine for me. 9 months of use. Good write speed, as for read I don't know, I use it for transferring images and I consider it very reliable for back-ups.

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  • cheimoni
    5
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    Although I had a specific problem with the previous disc, the company replaced it for free and that is noteworthy.

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  • Vega_WebDesign
    3
    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

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    The hard drive works well, the speed is quite good for an HDD. However, there was one issue where my MacBook stopped mounting the drive and I had to do a full reformat. I had a backup of my data on iCloud (2TB), so I reformatted the drive to APFS format since I use it exclusively with my MacBook . Everything was fine - I was transferring photos and created a photo library directly on the HDD. I had almost finished transferring 4 years of data when one day I connected the drive and the MacBook couldn't mount it. I always ejected the device properly using the "eject disk" function. Thankfully I had already made a copy of the data to Google Drive, so I didn't lose anything after deleting it from iCloud. My conclusion is that the drive can be used but with great caution, and always keep a second copy on another drive or in the cloud - keep in mind there is a risk of data loss simply because the Macbook may fail to mount the drive upon connection.

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  • stavrosladikos
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    The WORST disk ever. It gets on your nerves until it transfers files, especially if there are many together. Tragic. The worst disk I have ever had. And I have quite a few!

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  • vaiost1208
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    The drive is 3.2 but came with a v3.0 cable.
    From what I understand, this is not a mistake in the order but the cable that always comes with the drive is usb v3.0. This means that the usb v3.2 drive will not deliver the speed it can with a 3.0 cable. Therefore, this does not concern the order but the product overall.

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  • Αγησίλαος23
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    I like its simplicity in everything, small, convenient, silent, sturdy construction, and it is NOT made in China! From personal experience with heavy use outdoors both for work and as a hobby, I switched to Toshiba. In the 90s and after, I was a devoted WD fan. Then I switched to Seagate. When I saw that even Seagate had dropped a bit in durability and reliability compared to the older ones I had, I started looking into it! I did research on Reddit and wherever there were reviews, like Skroutz, Amazon, etc., and I decided my next one would be this Toshiba. So far, everything is perfect, zero complaints, except for the relatively short cable that they all have.

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  • Dimitris Krikelis
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    By far one of the fastest HDD drives for storage and by far more reliable and faster than the well-known WD of the same category.

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  • Alex_Tz34
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    I have bought one of 1TB and one of 2TB. They have been working in a NAS for a long time (over a year) non-stop. I haven't had a single bad sector appear. I highly recommend them.

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  • cdpas
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    works perfectly on my Mac. enough space and fast enough to use it to store all bigger apps on it and just keep the alias in the applications folder.

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  • ng86

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    relatively quiet, good build quality. I bought one before the prices went up and by the time I saw how it performs, prices had increased by 20 percent so I didn't buy another one

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  • Nick_Terridas
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    I have the 1TB drive to store my Xbox games for 5 years now.
    I use it constantly and it never fails.
    I highly recommend it.

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  • bill_corfu39
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    Very bad hard drive, within two months I lost all the files I had collected without it being moved or hit, it just didn't turn on one day... I guess it just happened to me

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  • asdf_qwer
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    Avoid it.
    Slow, as other users have mentioned, but the most important thing is that there is something wrong with its power supply.
    It works fine on my laptop. On the desktop computer, it randomly disconnects every 1-2 minutes. (And no, it's not the computer's fault—I have other Toshiba drives of a different series and I have no issues with them.)

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  • c_i_s
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    I got 2 Disks, 2Tb each, purely for backup of various types of files! Photos and videos with any of our documents! I have started the storage, everything is good, I will come back later! Happy New Year with health for all of us!

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  • Angelikh93
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    I have bought three such hard drives and all three crashed in less than a year and the files would not open. I had to do data recovery (pay a technician or buy a recovery program). I lost all my files.

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  • vag76
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    I have bought four. They are good for storage but for transfer, they in no way reach the speeds they claim.. they have many fluctuations resulting in an old usb 2 drive with a stable speed of 30 taking about the same time as this one which is supposed to be 3.2. We're talking about fluctuations that drop even to kb/sec..

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  • Sakis Kan.
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    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    I have had 2 Toshiba Canvio drives (2-4 TB) for years and I have no problems. I use them on a PS5 console and on an Nvidia Shield TV box without any issues!

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  • Dionisis_Stav
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    Very good and fast external drive, especially for its price compared to its capacity. There is also a related video at the link below with the unboxing of this particular one.
    https://youtube.com/shorts/35pkoObUvk8?si=KB7-9ykM4du3no1A

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  • EmmanuelB
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    Very worthwhile solution for an external drive. I have been using it for many months as a second backup and it is ideal. Fast, with a write speed of 120MB/sec (in the photo it happened to peak, just as it can drop for a few seconds to 90MB/sec). [Edit: The 1.96TB backup was copied to it in 5 hours and 3 minutes, so the average speed was 113MB/sec]
    It is good to keep in mind that its cable is particularly short (about 25-30cm), obviously because it is also powered through it. So it might not be convenient for someone who wants to have it permanently connected to a Desktop PC.

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  • konstantinos.bogiatzoglou
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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    I don't remember how many years ago I got it. Anyway, it still works perfectly fine with light use, but okay. Slow, but good.

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  • Necpro2000
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    In the approximately 1 year that I have had it, it has not shown the slightest problem. The only thing that bothers me is that since I use it as my main drive to store all my music (I work as a DJ), it spins down and goes into standby after 1 minute of inactivity, and when I want to load the next track I have to wait 5-6 seconds until the disks spin up again and it can read. As for speeds, for MP3 files that I work with, I get 120-130MB/sec READ and 80-90MB/sec write.

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  • Φούφουτος
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    On Mac the speeds are amazing. On Windows around 130 mb/sec.

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  • kostasaggelos12
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    Having 2 such hard drives in my possession for 5 years now and reading several reviews, I have some comments to make.
    First of all, they are HDDs so of course they are slow.
    2) If someone wants crazy performance or weird support etc., they should look for something else. These particular drives are A N C I E N T but they are still being manufactured because they are reliable.
    If an issue arises, you always have a warranty.
    Having had the drives for 5 years, I have 0 complaints.
    I download whatever games I want and run them normally, I just have slow loading screens

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  • Giorgos_Eythymiadis
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    The worst thing ever, I wasted my money and got the 2 TB. For a week now I've been trying to transfer videos from my phone and it's practically impossible. It's so slow that it takes 3 hours to transfer 30 GB of files and then it crashes and the transfer stops. Simply tragic

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  • sisi_sisi

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    It's fine for now. OK, the data exchange isn't lightning fast but it's within very reasonable limits. Very decent for its price.

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  • dkons
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    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    I had bought two (4TB, one blue, one red) in 2020 to store my videos and photos (mainly taken with my phone), as well as the videos I make for my YouTube channel (one backing up the other).

    At some point in 2024, they filled up, so I bought two more Toshiba (4TB, both black) so I could have two for my videos/photos and two for my YouTube videos (again, two backups for each use).

    I don't use them daily, I don't have them constantly connected to the computer. I take them out of the drawer and transfer new data every 2-4 months. All of them still work perfectly.

    I wish Toshiba had continued with higher capacities because I'm starting to think about getting two 10TB drives now, and unfortunately, Toshiba only goes up to 4TB.

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  • usagisan
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    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

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    Fast file transfer, large capacity, quiet and quite a quality hard drive, this is the 2nd time I am buying it for file storage

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  • lneam
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    23 out of 26 members found this review helpful
    This review is about the capacity: 2000 GB

    The disk was purchased today to replace an identical 2TB model from 2016, which operates daily as a backup with a folder synchronization application.

    After 8.5 years, the new disk is - silent, thinner, cheaper, and faster. Personally, I made the purchase to gain speed and nothing else. The transfer of data (1.6TB) to the old disk after formatting takes about 330 minutes, while to the new one it takes 266 minutes. So I have a 24% faster NEW disk on average. In cases where I have individual files of several GB, I get even better speeds, up to 80%.

    photo
    - we have (vertically) for each disk 2 measurements. The first is empty and the second at 88% capacity

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  • I used it to take backups and store large files, but in less than 2 years of owning it, and without anything happening (e.g. drop, water, etc.), my computer simply stopped reading it. And of course, I lost all my files!

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  • I've had it for about a month now for all my large VST libraries that don't need to run at SSD speeds. It works with ext4 format for compatibility with Linux, reads everything at satisfactory read/write speeds, given the low expectations for an external HDD.

    Ideal hard drive for bulky static files for professionals in the creative media field, as well as for large games, movies, etc.

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  • It worked out just fine for me. 9 months of use. Good write speed, as for read I don't know, I use it for transferring images and I consider it very reliable for back-ups.

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  • Although I had a specific problem with the previous disc, the company replaced it for free and that is noteworthy.

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  • The hard drive works well, the speed is quite good for an HDD. However, there was one issue where my MacBook stopped mounting the drive and I had to do a full reformat. I had a backup of my data on iCloud (2TB), so I reformatted the drive to APFS format since I use it exclusively with my MacBook . Everything was fine - I was transferring photos and created a photo library directly on the HDD. I had almost finished transferring 4 years of data when one day I connected the drive and the MacBook couldn't mount it. I always ejected the device properly using the "eject disk" function. Thankfully I had already made a copy of the data to Google Drive, so I didn't lose anything after deleting it from iCloud. My conclusion is that the drive can be used but with great caution, and always keep a second copy on another drive or in the cloud - keep in mind there is a risk of data loss simply because the Macbook may fail to mount the drive upon connection.

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