95.4
Best for content creators and professional photographers on the move
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- 6-foot drop protection
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption
$214
Head to head · Storage & Drives
WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive vs Canvio Advance 2TB Portable External Hard Drive
Ravvy scores WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive at 86.46 and Canvio Advance 2TB Portable External Hard Drive at 85.69. WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive takes the overall pick.
$139
Buy the Canvio Advance if you want a dependable and visually striking backup drive for office files, provided you accept the slower speeds inherent to mechanical platters.
How they score
| Factor | WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive | Canvio Advance 2TB Portable External Hard Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | – | 65 |
| Value | – | 89 |
| Portability | – | 92 |
| Build Quality | – | 78 |
| Data Security | – | 80.5 |
WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive
Canvio Advance 2TB Portable External Hard Drive
What owners praise
- Compact and lightweight 0.55-inch profile
- Stylish textured finish prevents slips and smudges
- Reliable Toshiba internal drive quality
- Includes password protection and backup software
- Available in vibrant color options
What to know first
- Mechanical disk is slower than modern SSDs
- Bundled software only supports Windows
- Plastic casing offers limited drop protection
Skip it if professional video editors needing high-speed ssd transfer rates or ruggedized outdoor use
Specs side by side
| Spec | WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive | Canvio Advance 2TB Portable External Hard Drive |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 718037855363 | 723844000745 |
| ASIN | B06W55K9N6 | B08JKGG97R |
| GTIN | 718037855363 | 723844000745 |
| Brand | Western Digital | TOSHIBA |
| Color | Black | Red |
| Model Name | Elements Desktop | Canvio Advance |
| Read Speed | 1 gigabytes_per_second | 1 bytes_per_second |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | Portable |
| Item Weight | 4.64 ounces | 5.28 ounces |
| Media Speed | 1 | 40 bytes_per_second |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Toshiba |
| Model Number | WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN | HDTCA20XR3AA |
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