Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Useful for expanding storage on a phone, tablet, Switch, or action camera, a 512GB microSD card gives you room for large libraries of photos, video, or games without constantly managing space, and this one is priced at $220. Buy Now at Best Buy

Useful for moving files between devices with different port types, since one end is USB-A and the other is USB-C, so no adapter is needed. At $60, that's $10 off the $70 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for turning an old 2.5-inch drive into portable storage or cloning a laptop's SSD before an upgrade, and Newegg has it for $2.40 off the list price. Buy Now at Newegg

A handy option if you regularly move files between a laptop and a phone or tablet, since the dual connectors mean you don't need an adapter for either USB-A or USB-C ports. At $27, that's $5 off the $32 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

A compact card reader worth having on hand if you regularly move files between cameras, drones, or other devices and your computer, priced about $2 below the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Portable 1TB storage that works with both PC and Mac out of the box, useful for backing up files or moving large folders between machines. The WD My Passport is one of the more widely used drives in this category, and $150 is the standard going rate right now with no discount applied. Buy Now at Best Buy

A 256GB USB-C flash drive that works directly with phones, tablets, and laptops without an adapter, currently $52 off the $130 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for anyone who needs to move large files between computers without relying on cloud storage or an external hard drive, and at $120 it's $30 off the $150 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone building a compact NAS or workstation who needs to swap M.2 NVMe drives without opening the case will appreciate this hot-swap mobile rack. It's a solid pick for managing multiple SSDs in server or high-performance setups where drive turnover happens often. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for backing up photos or transferring files on a phone with USB-C, and the World Cup branding makes it a small extra for soccer fans, currently $2 off the $20 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone moving files between devices with different port types, since the dual-end design gives you both USB-C and USB-A in one drive without needing an adapter. At $135, that's $10 off the $145 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

A dual-connector flash drive that works with both USB-A and USB-C ports without needing an adapter, useful if you move files between older desktops and newer laptops or phones regularly. At $140, that's $52 off the $192 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for photographers or anyone juggling multiple card formats, this reader handles SD, microSD, CF, and other card types from a single USB 3.0 port. At $23, that's $6 off the $29 list price, and the included storage box for keeping your cards organized is a practical bonus. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for transferring large files between computers or keeping backups of documents and photos without relying on cloud storage, this 128GB drive is currently $6 off the $34 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Designed specifically for always-on surveillance systems, the WD Purple line handles the continuous write demands of security cameras better than a standard desktop drive. At $355, there's no discount from list price right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone shooting 4K video or hauling large files off set will appreciate the fast transfer speeds here, and the rugged, drop-resistant build means you don't have to babysit it in a bag. Newegg has it priced well below what you'd typically pay for a portable SSD with this level of durability. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone managing large video or photo libraries will benefit from the RAID setup here, since combining four M.2 drives at 40Gbps speeds cuts way down on transfer times for big files. It's a solid pick if you're building your own high-capacity external storage instead of paying premium prices for pre-built enclosures. Buy Now at Newegg

Fits nicely in a pocket or bag for anyone who moves large files between a laptop and desktop regularly, and the rugged build handles drops and bumps better than a typical external drive. Newegg has the 500GB version at a price worth checking before you settle for a slower flash drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuttling large video files or backups between machines will notice the difference here, since the 40Gbps Thunderbolt speeds let an NVMe drive perform close to its actual potential instead of bottlenecking through USB 3.0. It's a solid pick for photographers, editors, or anyone who needs a fast external drive without paying for a pre-built enclosure at Newegg. Buy Now at Newegg