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Toshiba Canvio Slim 2TB External HDD Review

Storage/HDD by stefan @ 2022-03-25

The Canvio Slim 2TB is a stylish drive from Toshiba sporting a regular HDD, where you can keep data backup, move it around or use the drive as a storage expansion for a computer which does not have enough integrated. Its performance is in-line with other 2.5’’ 5400RPM drives we have tested before and remains silent while operating. The drive value is enhanced when used with the included backup and encryption software, which is useful when using the product in both home and business environments.

Packaging, A Closer Look

The Canvio Slim drive from Toshiba has arrived in a very compact cardboard packaging; on the frontal area we will note the drive capacity, but also some of the main highlights:

On one of the box sides, Toshiba informs the user that this particular product takes part from the Premium series:

The compatibility details are listed on the opposite side, together with the box contents:

Some more details in multiple languages can be spotted on the back:

After unsealing the box, we will note the documentation, but also the main product, which is packaged separately inside a cardboard compartment along with its hardware bundle:

The guide informs the user on how to connect the drive to different devices:

Both cable and Canvio Slim are wrapped in transparent plastic:

For this drive, Toshiba has chosen to use a Micro B connector for the enclosure interface and not USB-A or USB-C which are now more frequently used:

The Canvio Slim comes with aluminum covers on both front and back side, while the inner layer is made of plastic:

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