Toshiba Canvio Advance 1TB HDTCA10XR3AA
Score: 66/100
WD My Passport 2TB
Score: 74/100Rankings
The WD My Passport 2TB offers solid storage capacity, strong hardware encryption, and a lightweight, bus-powered design, making it a reliable portable backup for Windows users.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
1,024 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
115 MB/sbest | 110 MB/s | |
115 MB/sbest | 110 MB/s | |
24 months | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.149 kg | 0.14 kgbest |
8 MBbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 78 mm | 74.93 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 14 mm | 13.46 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 115 MB/s | 110 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 115 MB/s | 110 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 24 months | 36 months |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation | Windows, Mac (reformat) |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.149 kg | 0.14 kg |
Width (mm) | 78 mm | 74.93 mm |
Height (mm) | 14 mm | 13.46 mm |
Depth (mm) | 109 mm | 107.19 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1024 GB | 2000 GB |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-A to Micro-B | Micro-USB to USB-A |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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attractive color options, and the inclusion of useful Windows-only security and backup utilities, while noting the outdated Micro-B connector and lack of macOS-compatible tools.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.
“Works great for portable storage”
“Easy to use, plug and play”
“Great for PS4/PS5 game storage”
Professional reviewers praise its reliability, security features, and value, while noting the misleading USB-C marketing due to the Micro-USB port.
Users rate it highly for dependable performance and ease of use on Windows, but complain about the USB type mismatch and the need to reformat for Mac.
