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Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400) vs Toshiba Canvio Basics 4TB (HDTB540XK3CA)

A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Toshiba Canvio Basics 4TB (HDTB540XK3CA) is cheaper at $89.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400)Toshiba Canvio Basics 4TB (HDTB540XK3CA)
US price$154.99 (Standard (non-password) STKC5000400 at Walmart ~$155; Best Buy lists it as no longer in new-condition stock. The separately-named STKZ5000400 'One Touch with Password' variant retails higher (~$199.99) and is a different SKU.)$89.99 (Typical retail ~$85-$100; varies by seller; older third-party listings show inflated prices)
BrandSeagateToshiba
Released20202022
capacity tb54
form factorportableportable
interfaceusb_3_2_gen1usb_3_2_gen1
rpm
powerbus_poweredbus_powered
hardware encryptionfalsefalse
dimensions in4.54 x 3.15 x 0.82 in3.07 x 4.29 x 0.77 in
release20202022

Sources — Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400): amazon.com (verified 2026-06-19). Toshiba Canvio Basics 4TB (HDTB540XK3CA): amazon.com (verified 2026-06-19).

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