Toshiba Canvio Ready B3 Portable Hard Drive 4TB
- 4 TB capacity
- 100-120 MB/s listed media speed
- USB 3.0 interface, USB 3.2 Gen 1 per description
- USB Type A to micro-B cable included
- 272 g weight
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A high capacity portable drive for someone archiving a big photo and video library from a laptop. It is a mechanical drive, so it is slower and less shock tolerant than flash storage.
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ASIN: B08NFCNSNHCategory: External Hard Drives
Overview
Photographers and families with a large media library get room for years of files in a pocket sized Toshiba drive. It plugs in over USB with no software, and files are saved by drag and drop.
Large capacity in a small case is the reason to buy it, enough to hold a whole laptop's worth of media with space to spare. A spinning mechanical disk means moderate speeds and care when carrying it.
Who it's for
Laptop owners with a crowded internal drive and a big media archive get a lot of room in a small case. Editors working live off external storage will find a mechanical disk too slow.
Pros and cons
- Large capacity in a portable case
- No software install needed
- Drag and drop backups
- Mechanical disk, shock sensitive
- Moderate listed transfer speed
- Warranty not listed
- System format not stated
Performance notes
Copy speed is set by the mechanical disk inside, which tops out well below flash storage even on a fast USB port. Large single files move at the listed media speed, while folders of small files run slower. A drive dropped while spinning risks data loss.
Specifications
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 272 g |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 4 TB |
| Media Speed | 100-120 MB/s |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Metal or Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Installation Type | Plug In |
| Other details | |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| BuiltIn Media | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 cable, USB Type A to micro-B |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the Toshiba Canvio Ready 4TB?
Plug it in with the included USB Type A to micro-B cable. It is plug and play, and files are saved by drag and drop with no software install.
Does the Canvio Ready 4TB come with a cable?
Yes. One USB 3.2 Gen 1 cable, USB Type A to micro-B, is listed in the box.
How fast is the Toshiba Canvio Ready 4TB?
The listing gives a media speed of 100-120 MB/s for this mechanical hard disk.