Seagate Portable 2TB
Score: 69/100
Toshiba Canvio Advance 1TB HDTCA10XR3AA
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Seagate Portable 2TB HDD is a bus-powered, lightweight external drive offering solid 100-130 MB/s performance and broad OS/console compatibility, ideal for casual backup and media transport.
The Toshiba Canvio Advance 1TB offers a colorful, ultra-compact design with solid real-world speeds for a 5400 RPM HDD and useful Windows-only backup utilities. It is bus-powered, lightweight, and comes with a 2-year warranty, but lacks cross-platform software and hardware encryption.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 1,024 GB | |
115 MB/sbest | 115 MB/sbest | |
115 MB/sbest | 115 MB/sbest | |
12 months | 24 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.19 kg | 0.149 kgbest |
— | 8 MBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 80.01 mm | 78 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 14.73 mm | 14 mmbest |
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|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 24 months |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.190 kg | 0.149 kg |
Width (mm) | 80.01 mm | 78 mm |
Height (mm) | 14.73 mm | 14 mm |
Depth (mm) | 116.84 mm | 109 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1024 GB |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB 3.0 Micro-B | USB-A to Micro-B |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers rate the drive highly for its performance, compactness, and price, noting the 5400 RPM drive delivers solid 100-130 MB/s real-world speeds but lack encryption and rugged features.
Everyday users praise its instant Windows compatibility, portable form factor, and reliable backup capability, while complaints focus on a loose Micro-USB port, occasional early failures, and the need to reformat for macOS.
“Great portable backup drive”
“Port is loose”
“disappeared”
Professional reviewers praise the Canvio Advance for its compact, thin form factor, solid real-world speeds, cool operation, attractive color options, and the inclusion of useful Windows-only security and backup utilities, while noting the outdated Micro-B connector and lack of macOS-compatible tools.
Everyday users highlight the drive's ease of use, reliable plug-and-play performance, and suitability for storing photos, videos, and game data on PlayStation consoles, with complaints mainly about Windows-only software and the fragile Micro-B port.
