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Canvio Ready

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Canvio Ready

EMEA Region, Toshiba Storage Solutions – Toshiba’s Canvio Ready external hard drive uses USB 3.2 Gen 1 technology for transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbit/s – and with plug-and-play technology, you’re able to quickly save and secure up to 4 TB of media to a compact, portable device. The Canvio Ready includes ramp load design that prevents damage to the disk while mobile, and a shock sensor that will cut the power to protect data in the event of physical stress – so you can rest assured that your files are safe.

  • 2.5" external hard drive
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • USB-powered
4 TB 2 TB 1 TB
Colour

A place for all your files

The Canvio Ready is available in a range of different storage sizes up to 4 TB. So whatever your portable storage requirements, whether you're saving documents, photos, movies, or a combination, Canvio Ready provides the ideal, high-capacity solution.

High transfer speeds

The Canvio Ready’s incredibly fast and backwards-compatible USB 3.2 Gen 1 technology means that you’re able to save and secure documents, photos, movies, and more at speeds of up to 5 Gbit/s.

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Ready to plug and play

There’s no setup or waiting with the Canvio Ready – just plug the device in to quickly access and organise your files, before unplugging and going mobile. The Canvio Ready is the ideal companion for busy users who need quick and easy storage.

Ready to plug and play

Go in style

Since your Canvio Ready will accompany you on the road, looks are important. That's why we have given it a distinctive two-tone matte and gloss black finish that's both stylish and easy to carry.

Go in style

Product Specifications

  • Basic Specifications
  • Interface

    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 2.0 compatible)

  • Max. transfer rate

    ~ 5.0 Gbit/s

  • File system

    NTFS (MS Windows)
    *The drive can be re-formatted to HFS+ file system for full Mac® compatibility.

  • Power

    USB bus power (max. 900mA)

  • System requirements

    Formatted NTFS for Microsoft® Windows® 11
    One free port of USB 3.2 Gen 1 or USB 2.0
    Requires reformatting for macOS v26.4 / v15.7.5 / v14.8.5

  • Physical
  • Enclosure

    two-tone matte and gloss finish

  • Dimensions

    2 TB, 1 TB: 78 x 109 x 14 mm
    4 TB: 78 x 109 x 19,5 mm

  • Weight (approx.)

    2 TB, 1 TB: 149 g
    4 TB: 217,5 g

  • Box Content
  • Box Content

    Canvio Ready
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A to Micro-B)
    User's Manual (pre-installed on the hard drive)

Product Range

Part number Capacity Color
HDTP340EK3CA 4 TB Black
HDTP320EK3AA 2 TB Black
HDTP310EK3AA 1 TB Black

FAQ

  • The Canvio Ready is a 2.5-inch portable external hard drive offering up to 4 TB of plug-and-play storage for documents, photos, videos, and music. It connects via USB 3.2 Gen 1 and is designed for users who need quick, reliable portable storage without complicated setup.

  • Yes. The Canvio Ready includes a ramp load design that prevents the read/write heads from contacting the disk surface during movement, and a shock sensor that cuts power to protect data in the event of a sudden physical impact.

  • Yes. The Canvio Ready uses USB 3.2 Gen 1 but is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports, making it usable with older laptops and desktops.

  • Both are plug-and-play Windows drives with similar capacities. The key difference is that the Canvio Ready includes a ramp load design and a shock sensor for added hardware-level data protection, which the Canvio Basics does not feature. For users who want straightforward storage with a degree of physical protection built in, the Ready is the stronger choice.

  • Yes. The Canvio Ready comes pre-formatted for Windows and is immediately ready to use without any software installation or formatting required.

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