TOSHIBA HDWD120
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| TOSHIBA HDWD120 | 2000 | 384 | 181 | 166 | 1.91 | 0.77 | 5.70 | 2.48 |
| TOSHIBA HDWD120 | 2000 | 365 | 170 | 155 | 1.23 | 1.14 | 6.59 | 3.26 |
| TOSHIBA HDWD120 | 2000 | 318 | 146 | 137 | 1.58 | 1.36 | 7.98 | 3.48 |
| TOSHIBA HDWD120 | 2000 | 210 | 96 | 95 | 0.53 | 0.60 | 18.10 | 7.76 |
| TOSHIBA HDWD120 | 2000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| TOSHIBA HDWD120 | 2000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the TOSHIBA HDWD120 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the TOSHIBA HDWD120 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the TOSHIBA HDWD120 should be used.
The Toshiba HDWD120 is an external hard drive from Toshiba that belongs to the Canvio Basics series. This series is known for its user-friendliness, reliability and ease of use. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Technical details:
1. Model Number:
- Toshiba HDWD120
2. Form factor and interface:
- Form factor: External hard drive in desktop format
- Interface: USB 3.0, backwards compatible with USB 2.0
3. Capacity:
- 1 TB (Terabyte)
4. Hard drive type:
- Type: Mechanical Hard Drive (HDD)
- Disk size: 2.5 inches
5. Performance:
- Data transfer rate:
- USB 3.0: Up to 5 Gb/s (Gigabits per second)
- USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mbps (megabits per second)
6. Power supply:
- Power supply: Via USB, no external power supply required
7. Physical dimensions:
- Dimensions: Typically about 117 x 80 x 14 mm (L x W x H)
8. Weight:
- Weight: Approximately 150 g to 200 g
Features:
1. USB 3.0 interface: Provides fast data transfer rates for efficient data storage and backup. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 for older devices.
2. Compact Size: The compact form factor makes the hard drive lightweight and portable, ideal for travel.
3. Energy efficiency: It is powered by USB, which means no additional power supply is required and energy consumption remains low.
4. Plug and Play: Easy installation without additional software or drivers on most operating systems.
Areas of application:
1. Data Backup: Ideal for regular backups of important data, documents, pictures and videos to prevent data loss.
2. Extended Storage: Useful for expanding storage space on computers, especially laptops, which often have limited internal storage.
3. Multimedia Storage: Perfect for storing large media files such as movies, music and photos.
4. Portable Data: Due to its compact size and USB power supply, the hard drive is convenient for mobile use, such as transporting data between different computers.
Special features:
- Robust design: The housing is usually robust and protects the internal hard drive from physical damage.
- Cooling: Efficient heat dissipation through the compact design to avoid overheating.
- Energy efficiency: Operation via USB minimizes energy consumption and no additional power supply is required.
- Compact design: The slim and lightweight design makes the hard drive particularly portable.
Conclusion:
The Toshiba HDWD120 is a compact and reliable 1 TB external hard drive that is characterized by its ease of use and fast USB 3.0 interface. It offers sufficient storage space for data backups, storage expansion and storing large media files. Its portable size and easy handling without additional power supply make it a practical choice for everyday storage needs and for users who require a mobile storage solution.
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TOSHIBA HDWD120 and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of TOSHIBA HDWD120.
The TOSHIBA HDWD120 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the TOSHIBA HDWD120 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.