Western Digital Elements 8TB
Score: 71/100
Toshiba Canvio Advance 1TB Red
Score: 71/100Rankings
The WD Elements Desktop 8TB provides massive 8 TB storage in a 3.5-inch desktop enclosure with USB 3.0 connectivity. Its size and need for an external power adapter make it less portable. Suited for home or office backup where space isn't a concern.
The Toshiba Canvio Advance 1 TB is a compact, bus-powered portable HDD offering respectable HDD speeds and a lightweight design for everyday backups. Its proprietary micro-USB connector and need to stay flat limit flexibility and convenience. Best for budget-conscious users needing simple, portable storage without high-speed demands.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
150 MB/s | 152 MB/sbest | |
150 MB/sbest | 137 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.95 kg | 0.15 kgbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 165.86 mm | 14 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 8000 GB | 1000 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Version | USB 3.0 | 3.0 |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 150 MB/s | 152 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 150 MB/s | 137 MB/s |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.95 kg | 0.15 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 165.86 mm | 14 mm |
Form Factor | 3.5 in | 2.5" |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | external | Bus-powered |
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Professional reviewers consider the Canvio Advance a solid, highly portable backup drive that delivers respectable HDD speeds and quiet operation, but they caution that it lacks modern connectivity options like USB-C and falls short of SSD performance, making it unsuitable for high-speed or professional workloads.
Everyday users generally love the drive's ease of use, large capacity, and quiet, portable design, while repeatedly noting the cheap plastic feel, proprietary connector, and the need to keep it flat to avoid noise. Overall sentiment is positive for basic backup and storage needs.
“Works fast, well and easily”
“absolutely terrible connection”
