External Hard Drives

Toshiba Canvio Basics USB 3.0 External 2.5" HDD 3TB Black

Key features:

  • Dimensions 119 x 79 x 14mm
  • Weight approximately 150gr
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Description

Description

Sleek, fast, user-friendly. The 2016 Toshiba Basics external hard drive incorporates USB 3.0 technology, allowing it to store even the largest files in seconds, while also being compatible with USB 2.0 ports.

Elegantly designed, lightweight, and compact, it is highly practical and can be carried with you everywhere, so you have your valuable files available whenever you need them.

  • The USB 3.0 connection protocol offers data transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Specifically, the maximum speed supported by USB 3.0 is 5Gbps, while USB 2.0 has a maximum speed of 480Mbps.
  • It has a slim profile and beautiful, modern lines to be elegant in appearance, while its lightweight contributes to easy storage and transport. Additionally, it does not require a separate power supply to operate, as it is powered by the USB port.
  • Plug And Play functionality, no need to search for drivers, no matter what operating system you have. Just find a free USB port and you're ready to go!

USB 3.0 Connection

The USB 3.0 connection protocol is the latest USB connection protocol and offers data transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than the widely known USB 2.

Specifically, the maximum speed supported by USB 3.0 is 5Gbps, while USB 2.0 has a maximum speed of 480Mbps. Additionally, due to its newer specifications, it provides higher power voltage for easy and fast charging of portable multimedia devices and smartphones.

Small Size

The external hard drive has a slim profile and beautiful, modern lines, making it elegant in appearance, while its low weight contributes to easy storage and transportation. Additionally, it does not require a separate power supply to operate, as it is powered by the USB port.

Plug And Play Functionality

The USB connection of your external hard drive makes installation easy. You don't need to search for drivers, no matter what operating system you have. Just find a free USB port and you're ready to go!

Manufacturer

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Specifications

Specifications

Main Specifications

Capacity
3000 GB
Size
2.5"
SSD
No
Colour
Black

Connectivity

Interface
USB 3.0
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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Reviews (19)

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  1. 9
  2. 6
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  4. 2 stars
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  • I had it for almost 1 year, one day my laptop got stuck, I unplugged it from the USB port and it immediately broke.

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    • Moderate noise
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    • Construction quality
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  • Manolis_Manolos
    4
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    For years I have mainly been using Toshiba, but for some reason the latest generations of Canvio don't seem as high quality and are a bit noisy. I hope at least they last over time, as I mainly use them for backup and so far everything is good.

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    • Moderate noise
    • Construction quality
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  • johnypl
    4
    4 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    4 stars because they put a 10 cm cable and I need to put it on something to reach the TV. Ridiculous. Get a longer cable because this one doesn't reach anywhere

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  • After one year of use, the 3TB with minimal usage simply stopped working! I lost all my files, such a shame

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

    I bought this specific hard drive because I liked that it didn't require an external power source. It was 3 terabytes and I found it at a very good price from a store on Skroutz. It is fast, durable, doesn't slip at all, and the cable is small and works great. I am very satisfied. I bought two Toshiba Canvio Basics 3 Terabyte hard drives from a store, as I mentioned, on Skroutz for 190 euros

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  • tommybertsen
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    15 days in my possession, it entered a front USB 3.0 port, I transferred data between computers, and I have filled it up about 2/3.
    Absolutely no complaints.
    It does what it's supposed to do.

    I am also an owner of a Toshiba Stor.e 1TB, and the reliability of the latter was my guide for purchasing this specific disk.

    If I could find something negative, it would be the length of the cable (and on both disks, the older one is even shorter). However, this does not bother me. But it may bother some people, so be careful!
    It sounds slightly when it starts up. And speaking of starting up, I should mention that after 1-2 minutes of inactivity, it shuts down on its own and takes 3-4 seconds to turn back on.

    Excellent and highly recommended!

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    • Moderate noise
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  • AndVal256
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Very good for the simple task I wanted, which is to gather all movies, series, and music on one disk and have easy connection from PC to portable devices, etc. Now, if I wanted to run programs, then I would probably consider it a bit slow.
    With Windows 7 and 10, but only 64-bit systems that I have connected it to, I haven't encountered any problems. However, there may be compatibility issues with older systems.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Durability
    • Quiet
    • Value for money
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    • Construction quality
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  • geo.kout.1985
    3
    9 out of 17 members found this review helpful

    Bought it a month and something ago for a friend of mine! Indeed, the actual capacity is about 2.7Tb. The problem is that my friend wants it only for movies on a Samsung 24" TV and it doesn't show up at all! It shows that it's working (the light turns on, etc.) but on the TV, nothing! My own 1tb wd is recognized by the TV without any issues. So, no problem there!
    However, it works perfectly and satisfactorily fast on my laptop where I have stored movies. We tried it on 2 desktops at our workplace's reception and it doesn't work there either! Again, it works on a second laptop!
    The store where I bought it told me that they haven't encountered this issue before and they refused to exchange it since it's now used!
    Therefore, based on what I know, I suspect there is a compatibility issue.
    WARNING!!! Check if the device you will use it with supports it!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Speed
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    • Construction quality
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  • Very good. No need for additional power cables. It has been extremely convenient for me.

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  • It has a USB controller instead of SATA

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  • 4
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    My SONY television does not recognize it, but everything else works perfectly.

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  • 5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    The only "issue" is that it takes 2-3'' to start moving after a long period of inactivity.

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  • 5
    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    Real capacity of 2.7 TB. It is value for money

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  • Verified purchase

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    • Durability
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
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    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
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  • Verified purchase

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    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
  • I had it for almost 1 year, one day my laptop got stuck, I unplugged it from the USB port and it immediately broke.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • For years I have mainly been using Toshiba, but for some reason the latest generations of Canvio don't seem as high quality and are a bit noisy. I hope at least they last over time, as I mainly use them for backup and so far everything is good.

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • 4 stars because they put a 10 cm cable and I need to put it on something to reach the TV. Ridiculous. Get a longer cable because this one doesn't reach anywhere

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
  • After one year of use, the 3TB with minimal usage simply stopped working! I lost all my files, such a shame

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • I bought this specific hard drive because I liked that it didn't require an external power source. It was 3 terabytes and I found it at a very good price from a store on Skroutz. It is fast, durable, doesn't slip at all, and the cable is small and works great. I am very satisfied. I bought two Toshiba Canvio Basics 3 Terabyte hard drives from a store, as I mentioned, on Skroutz for 190 euros

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Description & Specifications

Sleek, fast, user-friendly. The 2016 Toshiba Basics external hard drive incorporates USB 3.0 technology, allowing it to store even the largest files in seconds, while also being compatible with USB 2.0 ports.

Elegantly designed, lightweight, and compact, it is highly practical and can be carried with you everywhere, so you have your valuable files available whenever you need them.

  • The USB 3.0 connection protocol offers data transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Specifically, the maximum speed supported by USB 3.0 is 5Gbps, while USB 2.0 has a maximum speed of 480Mbps.
  • It has a slim profile and beautiful, modern lines to be elegant in appearance, while its lightweight contributes to easy storage and transport. Additionally, it does not require a separate power supply to operate, as it is powered by the USB port.
  • Plug And Play functionality, no need to search for drivers, no matter what operating system you have. Just find a free USB port and you're ready to go!

USB 3.0 Connection

The USB 3.0 connection protocol is the latest USB connection protocol and offers data transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than the widely known USB 2.

Specifically, the maximum speed supported by USB 3.0 is 5Gbps, while USB 2.0 has a maximum speed of 480Mbps. Additionally, due to its newer specifications, it provides higher power voltage for easy and fast charging of portable multimedia devices and smartphones.

Small Size

The external hard drive has a slim profile and beautiful, modern lines, making it elegant in appearance, while its low weight contributes to easy storage and transportation. Additionally, it does not require a separate power supply to operate, as it is powered by the USB port.

Plug And Play Functionality

The USB connection of your external hard drive makes installation easy. You don't need to search for drivers, no matter what operating system you have. Just find a free USB port and you're ready to go!

Manufacturer

Main Specifications

Capacity
3000 GB
Size
2.5"
SSD
No
Colour
Black

Connectivity

Interface
USB 3.0
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.

Reviews (19)

  1. 9
  2. 6
  3. 2
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 2
Review this product
  • Connectivity
  • Value for money
  • Speed
  • Quiet
  • Durability
  • Construction quality
  • I had it for almost 1 year, one day my laptop got stuck, I unplugged it from the USB port and it immediately broke.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Connectivity
    • Moderate noise
    • Speed
    • Durability
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Manolis_Manolos
    4
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    For years I have mainly been using Toshiba, but for some reason the latest generations of Canvio don't seem as high quality and are a bit noisy. I hope at least they last over time, as I mainly use them for backup and so far everything is good.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Speed
    • Value for money
    • Durability
    • Moderate noise
    • Construction quality
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • johnypl
    4
    4 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    4 stars because they put a 10 cm cable and I need to put it on something to reach the TV. Ridiculous. Get a longer cable because this one doesn't reach anywhere

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Speed
    • Durability
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • After one year of use, the 3TB with minimal usage simply stopped working! I lost all my files, such a shame

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Speed
    • Moderate noise
    • Construction quality
    • Durability
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • samolism
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    I bought this specific hard drive because I liked that it didn't require an external power source. It was 3 terabytes and I found it at a very good price from a store on Skroutz. It is fast, durable, doesn't slip at all, and the cable is small and works great. I am very satisfied. I bought two Toshiba Canvio Basics 3 Terabyte hard drives from a store, as I mentioned, on Skroutz for 190 euros

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Speed
    • Durability
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • tommybertsen
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    15 days in my possession, it entered a front USB 3.0 port, I transferred data between computers, and I have filled it up about 2/3.
    Absolutely no complaints.
    It does what it's supposed to do.

    I am also an owner of a Toshiba Stor.e 1TB, and the reliability of the latter was my guide for purchasing this specific disk.

    If I could find something negative, it would be the length of the cable (and on both disks, the older one is even shorter). However, this does not bother me. But it may bother some people, so be careful!
    It sounds slightly when it starts up. And speaking of starting up, I should mention that after 1-2 minutes of inactivity, it shuts down on its own and takes 3-4 seconds to turn back on.

    Excellent and highly recommended!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Speed
    • Durability
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • AndVal256
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Very good for the simple task I wanted, which is to gather all movies, series, and music on one disk and have easy connection from PC to portable devices, etc. Now, if I wanted to run programs, then I would probably consider it a bit slow.
    With Windows 7 and 10, but only 64-bit systems that I have connected it to, I haven't encountered any problems. However, there may be compatibility issues with older systems.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Durability
    • Quiet
    • Value for money
    • Speed
    • Construction quality
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • geo.kout.1985
    3
    9 out of 17 members found this review helpful

    Bought it a month and something ago for a friend of mine! Indeed, the actual capacity is about 2.7Tb. The problem is that my friend wants it only for movies on a Samsung 24" TV and it doesn't show up at all! It shows that it's working (the light turns on, etc.) but on the TV, nothing! My own 1tb wd is recognized by the TV without any issues. So, no problem there!
    However, it works perfectly and satisfactorily fast on my laptop where I have stored movies. We tried it on 2 desktops at our workplace's reception and it doesn't work there either! Again, it works on a second laptop!
    The store where I bought it told me that they haven't encountered this issue before and they refused to exchange it since it's now used!
    Therefore, based on what I know, I suspect there is a compatibility issue.
    WARNING!!! Check if the device you will use it with supports it!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Speed
    • Value for money
    • Moderate noise
    • Construction quality
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Very good. No need for additional power cables. It has been extremely convenient for me.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Speed
    • Durability
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • It has a USB controller instead of SATA

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Speed
    • Durability
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 4
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    My SONY television does not recognize it, but everything else works perfectly.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Speed
    • Durability
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    The only "issue" is that it takes 2-3'' to start moving after a long period of inactivity.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Speed
    • Durability
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    Real capacity of 2.7 TB. It is value for money

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Speed
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    • Speed
    • Durability
    • Quiet
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    • Speed
    • Durability
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Speed
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Speed
    • Durability
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Speed
    • Durability
  • Verified purchase

    • Speed
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
  • I had it for almost 1 year, one day my laptop got stuck, I unplugged it from the USB port and it immediately broke.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • For years I have mainly been using Toshiba, but for some reason the latest generations of Canvio don't seem as high quality and are a bit noisy. I hope at least they last over time, as I mainly use them for backup and so far everything is good.

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • 4 stars because they put a 10 cm cable and I need to put it on something to reach the TV. Ridiculous. Get a longer cable because this one doesn't reach anywhere

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
  • After one year of use, the 3TB with minimal usage simply stopped working! I lost all my files, such a shame

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • I bought this specific hard drive because I liked that it didn't require an external power source. It was 3 terabytes and I found it at a very good price from a store on Skroutz. It is fast, durable, doesn't slip at all, and the cable is small and works great. I am very satisfied. I bought two Toshiba Canvio Basics 3 Terabyte hard drives from a store, as I mentioned, on Skroutz for 190 euros

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
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