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Toshiba Canvio Slim II 500GB Portable External Hard Drive for Mac (HDTD205XSMDA)

Name: Toshiba Canvio Slim II 500GB Portable External Hard Drive for Mac (HDTD205XSMDA)
Brand: TOSHIBA
SKU: B00DM5EV9Q

Status: Toshiba Canvio Slim II 500GB Portable External… (500GB hard drive): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 16:17 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 500GB hard drive): HWAYO 2.5'' 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External…, $30.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:15 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Toshiba Canvio Slim II 500GB Portable External Hard Drive for Mac: Mac-formatted out of the box, no reformatting; main trade-off: 500GB fills fast with 4K video or Photos libraries.

Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 16:17 UTC

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same 500GB hard drive: HWAYO 2.5'' 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External… — $30.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:15 UTC (price may vary).

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Same 500GB hard drive: Maxone 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard… — $37.39 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 02:15 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $37.39

Same 500GB hard drive: Aiolo Innovation 500GB External Hard Drive Ultra… — $37.60 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:16 UTC (price may vary).

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-18

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Mac-formatted out of the box, no reformatting
✓ Apple Time Machine compatible for scheduled backups
✓ USB 3.0 rated up to 5 Gb/s, falls back to USB 2.0
✓ Password lock feature blocks unauthorized drive access
✓ 3-year limited warranty plus 10GB free cloud storage

Cons

✗ 500GB fills fast with 4K video or Photos libraries
✗ Spinning platter drive, far slower than an SSD
✗ Windows users must reformat, losing the out-of-box perk
✗ Remote access and cloud sharing depend on Toshiba's service

Manufacturer description

Toshiba Canvio Slim II for Mac Portable External Hard Drive is ideal for taking your storage on the go. This drive offers high capacity storage in a slim and sleek brushed aluminum design that is a perfect companion for your MacBook. Ready for your Mac. The Canvio Slim II for Mac is designed to work with your Mac- right out of the box. No need to waste time reformatting the drive or installing complicated backup software. It is compatible with Apple Time Machine. Plus, the sleek aluminum design goes well with your MacBook. Access & Share Stay connected with your friends and family with the…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Toshiba Canvio Slim II 500GB Portable External Hard Drive for Mac using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. TOSHIBA's external storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for external storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

Mac - Ready out of the box. No drive reformatting or backup software installation required. Apple Time Machine compatible. Sleek brushed aluminum design perfectly complements your MacBook
Access and share content from any device anywhere via the internet Upload and download content from any device easily. Share massive files and folders instantly from your Mac and Canvio Slim II
Mobile & Secure Access content remotely from mobile devices. Back up content from your mobile devices Password lock feature to prevent unauthorized drive access
Interface Transfer Rate4: Up to 5 Gb/s (USB 3.0)5 Up to 480 Mb/s (USB 2.0)
Interfaces: USB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0)
Lifetime 10GB of free cloud storage

Full Specifications

Brand	TOSHIBA
Color	Silver
Interfaces	USB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0)
Model Name	Canvio Slim II
Read Speed	5 gigabytes_per_second
Form Factor	Portable
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	HDTD205XSMDA
Compatibility	Mac
Built-In Media	External Hard Drive Unit
Hard Disk Size	500 GB
Hard-Drive Size	500 GB
Mfr Part Number	HDTD205XSMDA
Number of Items	1
Hardware Platform	Mac
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Tablet
Data Transfer Rate	5000 megabits_per_second
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Hard Disk Interface	USB 3.0

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Amazon shows no buyable offer for Toshiba Canvio Slim II 500GB Portable External… at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same 500GB hard drive is HWAYO 2.5'' 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External…. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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