Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Small form factor and enterprise-grade reliability make this drive a solid fit for anyone building or upgrading a compact server or workstation where space is tight. Newegg has it in the M.2 2280 SATA spec, which is worth checking against your motherboard's compatibility before buying. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for people who need military-grade hardware encryption on a portable drive, the DL4 FE uses an onboard keypad for PIN authentication, meaning your data stays protected without relying on any software or host system. Buy Now at Newegg

Speed-focused builders working with large game libraries or video files will notice the difference here, since Gen4 NVMe drives cut load and transfer times well below older SATA SSDs. Newegg has the 1TB Mushkin Vortex for a price that makes it a reasonable entry point if you're upgrading a gaming rig or workstation without needing PCIe Gen5 speeds. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone upgrading an older laptop or desktop from a spinning hard drive will notice the difference immediately, and 512GB is enough room for an OS plus a solid chunk of files and programs. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs like this are useful when you regularly move large files between computers or want a fast backup drive you can toss in a bag, and at $166 this is $70 off the $236 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

A 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD aimed at handheld gaming devices like the Steam Deck or ASUS ROG Ally, the SN770M uses the M.2 2230 form factor that most full-size laptops and desktops don't use, so confirm your device's slot size before buying. At $400, that's $132 off the $532 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Newegg has the Puskill 128GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD for those upgrading an older system or adding fast boot storage to a budget build without needing much capacity beyond the OS and core programs. Buy Now at Newegg

Update: The price has dropped to $262.55 since this was originally published.

A 2TB NVMe SSD is a solid upgrade for anyone running low on storage or looking to replace a slower hard drive, and PCIe 3.0 with 3D NAND is the standard spec you'd expect at this capacity. At $264, that's about $45 off the $309 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Data-heavy workloads like virtualization and large-scale storage arrays benefit most from this drive's capacity and endurance, so it suits admins building out servers rather than everyday desktop users. Buy Now at Newegg

This SSD's compact 2242 form factor makes it a fit for slim laptops, handhelds, and small-form-factor builds that can't accommodate a standard M.2 drive, and the 512GB capacity gives you room for an OS plus a decent library of games or files. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with an older MacBook Pro or Mac Pro looking to ditch a sluggish factory drive will get more mileage out of storage, since the JetDrive 820 slots into Apple's proprietary connector without needing an adapter. It's a straightforward way to add speed and capacity to a machine that otherwise can't accept a standard SSD. Buy Now at Newegg

Storage upgrades don't need to be complicated, and this 2TB SATA SSD gives you a straightforward way to speed up an aging desktop or laptop without switching to NVMe. It suits anyone still running a hard drive who wants more room and faster load times without paying for speeds their motherboard can't use anyway. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who swaps drives frequently, since it lets you slot U.2 NVMe SSDs into your Helios 3S enclosure without opening the case each time. Buy Now at Newegg

Data centers and heavy multitaskers who need reliable storage that won't bottleneck will find this useful, since enterprise-grade SATA SSDs like the 5400 PRO are built for sustained read/write workloads that consumer drives typically can't handle over time. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone building or expanding a Synology NAS setup should look at this one, since it's designed and validated specifically for Synology systems, which helps avoid the compatibility headaches that can come with off-brand drives. Buy Now at Newegg

This one's built for servers and workstations that need constant read/write endurance, not everyday desktop use, so it suits data centers or heavy virtualization setups more than a typical PC upgrade. Newegg's listing covers the mixed-use endurance rating that separates enterprise drives like this from consumer SSDs at similar capacities. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large video or photo libraries between devices will appreciate the USB-C speeds here, plus it's compact enough to toss in a bag without a second thought. Buy Now at Newegg

Data centers and heavy multitaskers who need reliable storage that won't bottleneck will find this useful, since enterprise-grade SATA SSDs like the 5400 PRO are built for sustained read/write workloads that consumer drives typically can't handle over time. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the KingSpec Z5 1TB Portable RGB SSD for $133, just $2 off the $135 list price, so this one's more about the storage upgrade than the discount. It suits gamers and content creators who want fast, portable storage with customizable RGB lighting to match a build. Buy Now at Newegg