Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Designed for photographers and videographers shooting on Sony cameras that use CFexpress Type A cards, this reader gives you fast transfer speeds without relying on a built-in slot or adapter. At $150, it's at the standard list price with no discount currently applied. Buy Now at Best Buy

A compact solution for photographers or anyone who regularly transfers files from SD or microSD cards to a USB-C device, and at $28, you're paying the standard list price with no discount here. Buy Now at Best Buy

Compact and bus-powered, this drive works well for anyone who needs portable storage without carrying around a bulky enclosure or hunting for a power outlet. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone pulling an old SSD out of a laptop or desktop and wanting to use it as external storage without buying a new drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Rugged, fast, and compact enough to toss in a bag, the T7 Shield is aimed at people who move large files between machines regularly or need reliable external storage that can handle some abuse. The IP65 rating means dust and water resistance are built in, which sets it apart from standard portable SSDs at a similar size. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for people who want to turn an M.2 NVMe SSD into a fast external drive, the 20Gbps throughput means you won't be bottlenecked by the enclosure itself when transferring large files. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for turning an old desktop hard drive into an external drive without buying a new one, and the USB 3.0 connection keeps transfer speeds reasonable for moving large files. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who wants to repurpose an old desktop hard drive without buying a full external drive — just slide your existing 3.5-inch SATA drive in and access it via USB 3.0. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for turning an old or spare M.2 drive into external storage you can plug into any USB port, whether that drive uses the faster NVMe interface or the more common SATA standard. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and magnetic, this 1TB portable SSD is built for people who want fast external storage that snaps onto a laptop or phone case rather than rattling around in a bag. Buy Now at Newegg

A straightforward way to repurpose an old laptop hard drive or SSD as external storage, without buying a new external drive outright. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone pulling files off an old desktop or laptop hard drive without opening up a computer, since it handles both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA drives through a single USB connection. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful if you need to turn a bare 2.5-inch SATA drive into an external one, with the added durability of waterproof and shockproof protection for drives you're carrying around or storing in less-than-ideal conditions. Buy Now at Newegg

A dual-bay docking station suits anyone who regularly swaps hard drives for backups, data transfers, or storage upgrades without wanting to open their PC each time. The USB 3.0 connection keeps transfer speeds reasonable, and supporting two drives at once makes it useful for direct drive-to-drive copying. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and magnetic, this drive is built for people who want quick plug-and-play storage that snaps onto a phone or laptop without digging for cables. At 512GB, it covers most backup and file-transfer needs without carrying extra bulk. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone pulling an old SSD out of a laptop or desktop and wanting to use it as external storage without buying a new drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who regularly swaps M.2 drives between builds, since supporting both NVMe and SATA protocols means you're not stuck buying two separate enclosures depending on what drive you're working with. Buy Now at Newegg

A straightforward storage upgrade for desktop or laptop users who need a budget-friendly M.2 SSD, particularly if your system runs PCIe 3.0 and you want a reliable name-brand option without paying for PCIe 4.0 speeds you may not need. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs at this capacity are usually priced well above $100, so this is worth a look if you need a fast, high-capacity drive you can take between machines or use as an off-site backup without hauling around a bulky external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg