Seagate Portable 5TB
Score: 85/100
Toshiba Canvio Advance 1TB HDTCA10XR3AA
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Seagate Portable 5TB HDD offers high capacity, bus-powered USB 3.0 connectivity, and cross-platform support, making it a solid value choice for backup and media storage, though speed and durability are limited.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
5,000 GBbest | 1,024 GB | |
110 MB/s | 115 MB/sbest | |
110 MB/s | 115 MB/sbest | |
24 monthsbest | 24 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.26 kg | 0.149 kgbest |
— | 8 MBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 152.4 mm | 78 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 27.94 mm | 14 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 110 MB/s | 115 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 110 MB/s | 115 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.260 kg | 0.149 kg |
Width (mm) | 152.4 mm | 78 mm |
Height (mm) | 27.94 mm | 14 mm |
Depth (mm) | 233.68 mm | 109 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 5000 GB | 1024 GB |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB 3.0 | USB-A to Micro-B |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Seagate Portable 5TB for its straightforward plug-and-play experience, reliable backup performance, and generous capacity, but note the plastic build offers limited durability and USB-limited transfer rates fall short of SSD performance.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's ease of use, large capacity, and solid value, while complaints focus on a finicky short cable, occasional heating, and slower speeds with very large files.
“User friendly and gets the job done”
“Great value for how much storage it gives you”
“Easy to set up and connect to my console”
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attractive color options, and the inclusion of useful Windows-only security and backup utilities, while noting the outdated Micro-B connector and lack of macOS-compatible tools.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.
