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Toshiba Canvio Basics vs WD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive

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Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB External Hard Drive

Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB External Hard Drive

  • Storage capacity: 1TB / 2TB / 4TB.
  • USB bus power.
  • Security / backup: drag-and-drop storage.
  • Protection / design: matt black enclosure.
  • Connector / interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0.
KSh 8,000In Stock
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WD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive

WD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive

  • Storage capacity: 1TB / 2TB / 4TB.
  • USB bus-powered.
  • Security / backup: password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
  • Protection / design: compact enclosure.
  • Connector / interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1, compatible with USB 2.0.
KSh 14,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The WD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive is the better buy: it has more storage (2 TB vs 1 TB).

Features

Toshiba Canvio Basics
Drag-and-drop storage
WD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive
Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption

Protection / design

Toshiba Canvio Basics
Matt black enclosure
WD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive
Compact enclosure, colour depends on supplied configuration

Connector / interface

Toshiba Canvio Basics
USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0
WD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive
USB 3.2 Gen 1, compatible with USB 2.0

Form factor

Toshiba Canvio Basics
2.5-inch portable drive
WD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive
2.5-inch portable external HDD

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Toshiba Canvio Basics

Its full specifications are in the detailed comparison below.

WD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive

  • More storage: 2 TB (vs 1 TB).

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PriorityToshiba Canvio BasicsWD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive
FeaturesDrag-and-drop storagePassword protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption
PowerUSB bus power, maximum 900mAUSB bus-powered
Protection / designMatt black enclosureCompact enclosure, colour depends on supplied configuration
Connector / interfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0USB 3.2 Gen 1, compatible with USB 2.0
Form factor2.5-inch portable drive2.5-inch portable external HDD

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationToshiba Canvio Basics 1TB External Hard DriveWD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive
BrandToshibaWD

Storage

Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationToshiba Canvio Basics 1TB External Hard DriveWD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive
Brand / ModelToshiba Canvio BasicsWD My Passport
Storage Capacity1TB / 2TB / 4TB1TB / 2TB / 4TB
Drive TypeExternal hard disk drivePortable external hard disk drive
Form Factor2.5-inch portable drive2.5-inch portable external HDD
Connector / InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0; compatible with USB 2.0USB 3.2 Gen 1, compatible with USB 2.0; Micro-B connector on the drive

Features & Compatibility

Features & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationToshiba Canvio Basics 1TB External Hard DriveWD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive
PowerUSB bus power; maximum 900mAUSB bus-powered
File System / CompatibilityNTFS for Windows; reformatting required for macOSNTFS for Windows; reformatting required for macOS
Security / BackupDrag-and-drop storage; no bundled security or backup softwarePassword protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption; security software setup required
Protection / DesignMatt black enclosureCompact enclosure; colour depends on supplied configuration

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationToshiba Canvio Basics 1TB External Hard DriveWD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive
Dimensions / Weight1TB / 2TB: 109 × 78 × 14 mm, approximately 149 g; 4TB: 109 × 78 × 19.5 mm, approximately 217.5 g—
Warranty / In the Box2-year manufacturer warranty; Canvio Basics drive, USB-A to Micro-B cable, user manualMy Passport drive; USB cable; manufacturer limited warranty, subject to regional terms

Similarities

  • Same storage capacity: 1TB / 2TB / 4TB.

In summary

The WD 2TB My Passport External Hard Drive is the better buy for almost everyone, with more storage.

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