Toshiba Canvio Basics 2 TB: price per TB and price history
Part number HDTB520XK3AAASIN B0BQX6NNVCBrand TOSHIBAExternal 2.5"
The Toshiba Canvio Basics 2 TB (HDTB520XK3AA) is an external 2.5-inch hard drive by Toshiba. On amazon.com it costs $143.79 new, which is $71.90 per TB (as of Oct 27, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC). The TB index for external 2.5-inch hard drives is $47.50 per TB.
Price per TB, New
Total $143.79 for 2 TB, cheapest new offer, excl. shipping
- 1 day
- ▲ 2.7 %
- 7 days
- 0.0 %
- 30 days
- ▲ 7.5 %
- 90-day low
- 66.89
90 days
Price per TB, Used
Total $127.00 for 2 TB, cheapest used offer, excl. shipping
- 1 day
- 0.0 %
- 7 days
- 0.0 %
- 30 days
- 0.0 %
- 90-day low
- 63.50
90 days
How much does the Toshiba Canvio Basics 2 TB cost per TB?
The Toshiba Canvio Basics 2 TB costs $71.90 per TB new on amazon.com. That is 51.4% above the TB index for external 2.5-inch hard drives ($47.50 per TB). Among 66 new external 2.5-inch hard drives it ranks number 41 by price per TB.
| Condition | Price | Price per TB | As of | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Used | $127.00Oct 27, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC | $63.50 | Oct 27, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC | Amazon* |
| New | $143.79Oct 27, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC | $71.90 | Oct 27, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC | Amazon* |
Prices: cheapest offer per condition from all sellers on amazon.com (Amazon and marketplace sellers), excluding shipping, timestamp per row. At the top of its product page, Amazon often shows the featured offer from another seller, which can cost more. The button therefore opens the list of all offers. The price may have changed since the timestamp. If the Amazon app opens in another country's store, prices there differ: set the app to United States or open the link in your browser.
How has the price of the Toshiba Canvio Basics 2 TB changed?
Over the last 30 days the price rose by 7.5%, from $133.78 to $143.79. The 90-day low is $66.89 per TB ($133.78). It counts the lowest price that held for at least 2 days.
| Period | Change in price per TB |
|---|---|
| 7 days | 0.0 % |
| 14 days | ▲ 7.5 % |
| 30 days | ▲ 7.5 % |
| 90 days | ▼ 2.0 % |
Price archive since Jul 29, 2026, updated daily.
What are the specs of the Toshiba Canvio Basics 2 TB?
According to the listing, the Toshiba Canvio Basics 2 TB has 2 TB of capacity, form factor 2.5" external.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Toshiba |
| Part number | HDTB520XK3AA |
| ASIN | B0BQX6NNVC |
| Capacity | 2 TB (2 × 10¹² Byte) |
| Form factor | 2.5" external |
| Technology | HDD |
What are the alternatives to the Toshiba Canvio Basics 2 TB?
At 2 TB, the WD Elements 2 TB (WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN) costs $63.50 per TB.
| Product | Capacity | Price per TB |
|---|---|---|
| WD Elements 2 TB | 2 TB | $63.50 |
| Seagate 2 TB | 2 TB | $65.00 |
| WD My Passport 2 TB | 2 TB | $65.89 |
| SP Silicon Power Rugged Armor A60 Shockproof 2 TB | 2 TB | $69.99 |
| Toshiba Canvio Advance 2 TB | 2 TB | $70.00 |
Frequently asked questions about the Toshiba Canvio Basics 2 TB
Is the Toshiba Canvio Basics 2 TB cheap right now?
The price per TB is 7.5% above the 90-day low of $66.89 and 51.4% above the TB index for its product type (as of Oct 27, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC).
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Prices: amazon.com, timestamp per row. Specs: manufacturer data sheet. Calculation: How the TB index works. All offers External 2.5".