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WD My Passport 5TB (WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN) 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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WD My Passport 5TB (WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN)Toshiba Canvio Basics 4TB (HDTB540XK3CA)
US price$159.95 (~$159.95 at B&H; Dell/CDW list this exact SKU as encrypted USB 3.2 Gen 1; street price varies $140-$160)$89.99 (Typical retail ~$85-$100; varies by seller; older third-party listings show inflated prices)
BrandWDToshiba
Released20192022
capacity tb54
form factorportableportable
interfaceusb_3_2_gen1usb_3_2_gen1
rpm5400
powerbus_poweredbus_powered
hardware encryptiontruefalse
dimensions in4.22 x 2.95 x 0.75 in3.07 x 4.29 x 0.77 in
release20192022

Sources — WD My Passport 5TB (WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN): cdw.com (verified 2026-06-19). Toshiba Canvio Basics 4TB (HDTB540XK3CA): amazon.com (verified 2026-06-19).

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