Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Anyone upgrading a laptop or building a new drive setup will appreciate this for turning a spare M.2 NVMe or SATA SSD into a portable external drive over USB-C, so you can reuse old drives instead of tossing them. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone repurposing an old NVMe or SATA drive into portable storage instead of tossing it after a PC upgrade, since it turns a spare SSD into an external drive without buying new storage outright. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone bringing an aging 2012 MacBook Air back to life will want this to turn that outdated internal drive into a portable external one instead of tossing it out. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with a spare 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive lying around can turn it into an external backup or storage drive without buying a new one, and the USB-C connection means faster transfer speeds than older USB options. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy if you've pulled a small M.2 2230 drive from a Steam Deck or Surface laptop and want to reuse it as external storage instead of letting it sit in a drawer. Buy Now at Newegg

Turning old SATA drives into extra storage without opening a computer case is the main appeal here, so it suits anyone with spare hard drives sitting in a drawer. Newegg's version supports quick swaps between drives, which comes in handy for backups or data recovery jobs. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with a spare 2.5-inch drive lying around can turn it into an external backup or storage option, and USB 3.0 keeps transfer speeds well above older USB 2.0 enclosures. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling multiple SATA drives for backups or bulk storage can slot up to six 2.5-inch drives into this enclosure instead of dealing with a mess of external drives and cables. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone with a spare 2.5-inch drive lying around, since it turns that drive into an external one over USB 3.0 without needing to buy a whole new enclosure or drive setup, and the transparent shell makes it easy to check the drive is actually connected. Buy Now at Newegg

Turning a spare NVMe M.2 drive into a portable external drive is straightforward with this enclosure, and the 10Gbps USB 3.2 connection means you're not stuck waiting around during large file transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries is faster and more reliable when your storage isn't tethered to a spinning hard drive, and the T5 EVO's compact size makes it easy to toss in a bag for travel. Newegg's price makes 2TB of solid-state storage a reasonable option if you've been putting off upgrading from a slower external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling multiple drive formats for cloning or data recovery will appreciate this dock's ability to handle NVMe and SATA SSDs side by side without needing separate enclosures. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone managing multiple NVMe drives, offline backups, or cloning setups without opening a PC case, and USB4's 40Gbps throughput means you're not stuck waiting around during large transfers. Newegg has it for $122, a $58 (32%) markdown from the $180 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Speeds up your workflow if you're moving large files off an M.2 drive regularly, since the 20Gbps USB-C connection lets you actually hit the transfer rates the SSD is capable of instead of bottlenecking on an older interface. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who's upgraded a Steam Deck or Surface laptop and ended up with a leftover 2230 drive can put it back to work as fast external storage instead of letting it sit in a drawer, and the magnetic build lets it stick right to the back of your laptop or dock. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and bus-powered over USB-C, the T7 is a practical option for anyone who needs fast external storage for large files like video footage, backups, or game libraries without carrying around a bulky drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Rugged portable SSDs like this one suit anyone who moves files between machines regularly or needs reliable backup storage they can toss in a bag without worrying about drops or dust. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and bus-powered over USB, this drive suits anyone who needs reliable storage they can toss in a bag without carrying cables or an adapter. Buy Now at Newegg

A 4TB external SSD in a desk-oriented form factor makes sense if you need fast local storage for large media libraries, video editing projects, or backups without relying on a spinning hard drive. The USB Type-C connection keeps it compatible with most modern laptops and desktops without an adapter. Buy Now at Newegg