Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Useful if you have old IDE or SATA drives sitting around and want to pull files off them without installing anything into a machine — just plug in and access the data through USB. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD listed right now, which is worth a look if you need fast transfer speeds on the go — it's rated for up to 2,000 MB/s read, making it a solid option for video editors or anyone moving large files between devices regularly. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone pulling data off an old desktop or laptop drive before recycling the machine, since it lets you connect older IDE and SATA drives to a modern computer via USB-C without opening a case. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and fast, the T7 reads at up to 1,050 MB/s, which makes it a practical pick for anyone transferring large files, editing video off an external drive, or just wanting a reliable backup that fits in a pocket. 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

Handy for anyone who wants to repurpose an old 2.5" SATA hard drive or SSD as portable external storage, using a USB 3.1 connection for reasonably fast transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs at this capacity are useful for video editors, photographers, or anyone moving large files between machines without wanting to rely on cloud storage. Buy Now at Newegg

The T7 is a solid pick if you need a fast, pocketable drive for moving large files between machines or keeping a backup on hand without carrying around a bulky external hard drive. At 4TB, it's on the larger end of what Samsung offers in this line, which makes it worth considering for video editors or anyone who's constantly running out of space on smaller drives. 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

Portable SSDs at this capacity are usually priced well above $200, so if you need a compact, high-capacity drive for backups or moving large files between systems, Newegg has the Crucial X9 4TB for a price worth checking against what you'd normally find. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for users who swap NVMe SSDs regularly, this hot-swap mobile rack lets you pull and replace drives without opening your case or shutting down, which is useful in workstations used for video editing, data archiving, or any workflow where drives rotate in and out. Buy Now at Newegg

Turns an M.2 NVMe SSD into a portable external drive, which makes it a useful option if you have a spare SSD sitting around or want a faster alternative to a standard USB thumb drive. Buy Now at Newegg

A practical option for anyone who needs to house multiple 2.5" drives in a single bay without dealing with individual mounting trays, since the backplane design lets you hot-swap drives with no tools or cables required. Buy Now at Newegg

Turns an M.2 NVMe SSD into a portable external drive, which makes it a useful option if you have a spare SSD sitting around or want a faster alternative to a standard USB thumb drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Aimed at anyone who needs fast external storage transfers, this enclosure supports 40Gbps throughput over Thunderbolt or USB4, which is roughly four times the speed of a standard USB 3.2 Gen 2 enclosure and makes a real difference when moving large files or running demanding workloads off an external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

A solid pick for anyone who needs fast external SSD access and already has two M.2 drives sitting unused, since the 40Gbps USB4 bandwidth means you're not leaving much speed on the table compared to internal storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone pulling data off old desktop or laptop hard drives, since it handles both SATA and IDE connections without needing separate adapters for each format. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and fast enough for transferring large files, photos, or video footage on the go, this drive suits photographers, videographers, or anyone who needs reliable external storage that fits in a pocket. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and fast enough for moving large files between machines or backing up a full camera card on location, which makes it a practical pick for photographers, video editors, or anyone who regularly works across multiple devices. Buy Now at Newegg