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product_id: 251939467
title: "Canvio Advance 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, White - HDTCA40XW3CA"
brand: "toshiba"
price: "A$315"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/251939467-canvio-advance-4tb-portable-external-hard-drive-usb-3-0
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# USB 3.0 blazing transfer 4TB massive storage Password protection software Canvio Advance 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, White - HDTCA40XW3CA

**Brand:** toshiba
**Price:** A$315
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼💾 Power your productivity with style and speed—because your data deserves the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canvio Advance 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, White - HDTCA40XW3CA by toshiba
- **How much does it cost?** A$315 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/251939467-canvio-advance-4tb-portable-external-hard-drive-usb-3-0)

## Best For

- toshiba enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted toshiba brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Secure Your Data:** Built-in password protection software ensures your sensitive files stay private and safe.
- • **Massive 4TB Storage:** Store your entire digital life—work, creativity, and memories—without compromise.
- • **Blazing Fast USB 3.0:** Experience lightning-quick file transfers that keep your workflow seamless and efficient.
- • **Compact & Stylish Design:** Sleek, textured finish in a portable size that fits perfectly in your professional lifestyle.
- • **Plug-and-Play Convenience:** Effortless setup with Windows compatibility—just plug in and power up your productivity.

## Overview

The Toshiba Canvio Advance 4TB Portable External Hard Drive combines massive storage capacity with USB 3.0 speed in a compact, stylish design. It features automatic backup and password protection software (Windows only) to keep your data secure and accessible on the go. Lightweight and easy to carry, it’s the perfect storage solution for professionals who demand reliability and performance.

## Description

The Canvio Advance portable external hard drive allows creators to do what they do best–anywhere their lives take them–offering high storage capacity, easy access to your stored content and the time-tested reliable performance they need. Featuring a compact design with a stylish, textured finish, the Canvio Advance helps keep your files safe and secure with easy-to-use auto backup and password protection software (free download, for Windows PC only).[Note]:(1) One Terabyte (1TB) means 10{12] = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. Actual formatted storage capacity may vary. For details, please visit Toshiba's Consumer HDD website.(2) Drive formatted NTFS for Windows PC. Reformatting required for Mac computers. Compatibility may vary depending on user‘s hardware configuration and operating system. (4) Product specifications, colors, features, software, and availability are subject to change without notice. Product images may not reflect the actual product.(5) Software is available via free download that is subject to Toshiba’s standard End User License Agreement. Software is compatible with Windows PC only.

Review: Fast, Reliable, and Compact — Great Storage Solution! 💾💚 - Fast, Reliable, and Compact — Great Storage Solution! 💾💚 I bought the Toshiba Canvio Advance 2TB external hard drive, and it’s been working perfectly! The setup was super easy — just plug it in and it’s ready to go. The transfer speed is fast with USB 3.0, and it handles large files without any lag. I use it for backing up photos, videos, and work files, and it’s been reliable every time. It’s lightweight and compact, so it’s easy to carry when traveling. The green color is also a nice touch — bright and easy to spot in my bag. Overall, it’s a great combination of performance, portability, and style. Definitely recommend if you need extra storage or backups! 💾✨
Review: Great Storage, Easy to Use - I bought the Toshiba Canvio Advance 4TB to store my growing collection of photos, videos, and work files. It’s been really reliable so far—fast transfers with USB 3.0, and plenty of space to keep everything organized without worrying about running out. I like that it’s compact and easy to carry around, which is perfect for when I need to take my files on the go. The plug-and-play setup was straightforward, so I didn’t have to fuss with any complicated installations. The only slight downside is that it uses a USB-A connection, so if you have newer devices with USB-C, you might need an adapter. But overall, it’s a solid external drive at a good price, and I’m happy with my purchase.

## Features

- Compact design with stylish, textured finish and color options to fit your lifestyle.
- Automatic backup software to easily back up your content (free download, for Windows PC only).
- Password protection software to help prevent unauthorized access to your data (free download, for Windows PC only).
- USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatible.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08JKDNB6C |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (40,906) |
| Date First Available | October 16, 2020 |
| Flash Memory Size | 4 MB |
| Hard Drive | 4 TB Portable |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.3 x 3.1 x 0.77 inches |
| Item Weight | 7.7 ounces |
| Item model number | HDTCA40XW3CA |
| Manufacturer | Toshiba |
| National Stock Number | 0 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.3 x 3.1 x 0.77 inches |
| Series | Canvio Advance |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TOSHIBA
- **Color:** White
- **Compatible Devices:** PC, mac (reformatting required)
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 4 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Portable
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.0
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

![Canvio Advance 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, White - HDTCA40XW3CA - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qni5+8ASL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I’m trying to connect a tv antenna but my tv has no coax connection on the back .  Can I use this to replace the coax and how do I do  it?**
A: The 3 penny solution provided above works, but will only pull in stations within 25 miles of your home. I tried dimes once and it did increase my reception , but only be another 10 miles or so. Your best bet, if you are 30 or more miles from a station is coax pairs (pairing is important) one in and one out of a DC to optical TOS coax migrator (rack mounted versions are available) after re-installing Windows. Once that's all set fire up this 2TB storage miniature monster and you'll be getting gazillions of out of state CNN and FOX local news channels, not to mention all the stuff I wont mention cause it's too much typing. With all that set up I would be surprised if you didn't pull in the FCC. All at USB 3 speed! Do yourself a favor and don't monkey around with the penny setup unless or until you've been certified. But if you do go with making your own with cents, it's best to wear a mask to avoid any potential exposure to airborne zincoids discharging from the middle one. Either way it's 5 of one, half a dozen with one missing of the other.

**Q: How do you make this work on the PS4 ?? It is telling us “device not supported”**
A: Before it can be used as an external storage, when you first plug your drive into the USB port, on screen a question appears asking if you want to reformat your drive. Answer "Yes". And  just about a minute it will be ready to use as an external storage drive.

**Q: Is this ssd or hhd?**
A: It is traditional spinning disk HDD

**Q: Besides backing up, can I also add separate folder into Canvio that keeps some documents/videos which are not on hard drive and access them easily?**
A: Yes. Think of it as a oversized flash drive. It can be used the same way

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast, Reliable, and Compact — Great Storage Solution! 💾💚
*by J***Y on October 25, 2025*

Fast, Reliable, and Compact — Great Storage Solution! 💾💚 I bought the Toshiba Canvio Advance 2TB external hard drive, and it’s been working perfectly! The setup was super easy — just plug it in and it’s ready to go. The transfer speed is fast with USB 3.0, and it handles large files without any lag. I use it for backing up photos, videos, and work files, and it’s been reliable every time. It’s lightweight and compact, so it’s easy to carry when traveling. The green color is also a nice touch — bright and easy to spot in my bag. Overall, it’s a great combination of performance, portability, and style. Definitely recommend if you need extra storage or backups! 💾✨

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Storage, Easy to Use
*by S***E on July 29, 2025*

I bought the Toshiba Canvio Advance 4TB to store my growing collection of photos, videos, and work files. It’s been really reliable so far—fast transfers with USB 3.0, and plenty of space to keep everything organized without worrying about running out. I like that it’s compact and easy to carry around, which is perfect for when I need to take my files on the go. The plug-and-play setup was straightforward, so I didn’t have to fuss with any complicated installations. The only slight downside is that it uses a USB-A connection, so if you have newer devices with USB-C, you might need an adapter. But overall, it’s a solid external drive at a good price, and I’m happy with my purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality drive, very compact and reliable.
*by D***N on November 19, 2025*

I have several of these as I keep clone drives of all my backups. The transfer speed is really good but it depends on your port speed. Had no connection issues to Win 10 or 11, nice size perfect for transporting.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-07*