Toshiba Storage has many lines of external portable storage and their Canvio Flex series is very popular among users. Today we will examine their base model, the 1TB external HDD that promises high speed, low weight, and low overall working noise.

Combining compatibility and portability, the Canvio Flex is the cross-device storage solution built for your digital lifestyle. To try out new gadgets, we need freedom of choice. That’s why the Canvio Flex is designed to work interchangeably with most major device platforms and operating systems. Preformatted for Mac, Windows PCs, and tablets, this drive allows you to seamlessly access data and share between devices. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of your storage needs with the Canvio Flex – your smart storage companion.

ONE DRIVE. MANY DEVICES.
You may have collected a lot of devices and want to explore more in the future. The last thing you need is a hard drive that can't keep up with your progress. The Canvio Flex offers storage in its most compatible form, enabling you to seamlessly store and access your data on Mac, Windows PC, and tablet devices* interchangeably with a simple one-stop solution.

CONNECT AND GO
Connection where it counts. The Canvio Flex is preformatted for Mac, Windows PC, as well as iPad Pro and other compatible tablet devices with USB-C ports, enabling seamless file access and sharing right out of the box. Simply unpack and connect to any of your compatible USB devices.

FUTURE-PROOF STORAGE
Stay ahead of the curve with the Canvio Flex, connecting directly to any compatible USB-equipped device. No USB adapter is needed -thanks to the included USB-A and USB-C® cables, allowing you to easily connect to both old and new devices. It's all about maximum flexibility.

SIMPLE ELEGANCE
Flexible storage meets flexible style with a sleek, silver high-end finish and lightweight design that complements your Mac, Windows PC, and other compatible tablet devices.

- Features

• 2.5“ External Hard Drive
• Elegant silver finish
• Compatible with Mac / Windows PC / Tablet
• Includes USB-C® and USB-A cables
• 3-year warranty

- Full Specifications

• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 2.0 compatible)
• Max. transfer rate: ~ 5.0 Gbit/s
• File system: exFAT
• Power: USB bus power (max. 900mA)
• System requirements
  Formatted exFAT for:
  • Windows® 11, Windows 10®, Windows® 8.1
  • macOS v13.0 / v12.6.1 / v11.7.1 / v10.15 / v10.14
  • iOS/AndroidTM devices
  • One free port of USB Type-C® or one free port of USB Type-A

- Retail package

We received a retail sample unit from Toshiba for our tests. The model number is HDTX110ESCAA and the Canvio Flex lineup comes with 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models. Users will find at the retail market the 1TB at around 55 Euro, higher priced compared with the Toshiba Canvio Basic series. The final price depends upon local VAT and other conditions, so check your local stores for accurate pricing. The retail box is small and includes all the needed information at the front and back.

Inside you will find the external HDD itself, a short printed manual, and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 cables (Type-C to Micro-B and Type-A to Micro-B) for connecting either in Windows/MAC and even Android devices.

The external drive itself has a silver finish, it has 80 x 111 x 13.5 mm dimensions and is around 149gr. At the front, you will find only the Toshiba logo, while on the right side, you will find a working LED (flashes blue) and the MicroB connection port.

At the bottom area, you will find a sticker with the product ID and serial number.

After connecting the HDD to the system, we formatted the disk and we users can expect 931ΜΒ of useable free space.

The latest version of the ClystalDiskInfo software gives us more information about the installed drive.

We used another software called GSSmartControl to get more information, the used 2.5" HDD is a 5400rpm drive

Toshiba also offers its own software for error-checking all Toshiba branded HDD products and users can download it for free here.