Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Compact and magnetic-backed, this drive is worth a look if you need portable 2TB storage that attaches directly to a laptop lid or metal surface and stays put while you work. Buy Now at Newegg

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

Handy for anyone who needs to pull files off an old desktop or laptop hard drive without buying an external enclosure — it supports both SATA and IDE connections, so it works with drives from a pretty wide range of older machines. Buy Now at Newegg

A 4TB portable SSD is a reasonable choice for photographers, videographers, or anyone who needs to carry large files between workstations without relying on cloud storage. Newegg has this one listed, and SanDisk's Extreme line is a well-established option in the portable SSD category, known for durability and consistent read/write speeds. Buy Now at Newegg

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

Suits small businesses or home lab setups that need a secure, enclosed space for networking gear like switches, patch panels, and routers without leaving equipment exposed. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the Gigastone 1TB MicroSDXC for a reasonable entry point into high-capacity microSD storage, which suits dash cams, action cameras, or Nintendo Switch users who burn through storage quickly. Gigastone sits in the budget-to-mid tier of memory card brands, so this is worth considering if you need the space and don't want to pay premium prices for a Samsung or SanDisk. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD, which is a solid pick if you move large files between machines regularly or need fast, reliable storage you can take on location. The Extreme PRO line sits at the top of SanDisk's portable SSD range, with read speeds up to 2,000MB/s, so transfers that would take minutes on a standard drive happen in seconds. Buy Now at Newegg

A straightforward pick for anyone who has a spare M.2 NGFF SSD sitting unused after a laptop or desktop upgrade, letting you repurpose it as external storage over USB 3.0. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and bus-powered, this 2TB external SSD is a solid option for video editors, photographers, or anyone who needs fast, portable storage without carrying an extra power brick. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who needs to access bare hard drives without installing them in a PC, whether you're recovering files, testing old drives, or cloning one drive to another. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and magnetic, this drive attaches directly to your laptop or phone case for hands-free portability, which makes it a practical option if you move between workstations or need fast storage on the go without dealing with cables constantly. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who has an old laptop hard drive sitting around, since it lets you plug that drive into any computer via USB and use it as external storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs in this size range are useful if you work with large video or photo libraries and need reliable storage you can carry between workstations. At 4TB, the T5 EVO gives you a meaningful amount of space without the bulk of an external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and bus-powered, this drive connects via USB-C and works well if you need fast, portable storage for transferring large files between devices without carrying a full external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact portable SSDs like this are useful when you need to carry files between computers or want a lightweight backup drive that fits in a pocket. Buy Now at Newegg

A useful pickup if you want to repurpose an old optical drive bay in your desktop case by converting it into accessible external storage for a standard 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drive. Buy Now at Newegg

A practical solution for anyone managing multiple desktop hard drives, since it lets you access up to four 3.5-inch drives over a single USB 3.0 connection without opening your PC. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone pulling data off an old desktop or laptop drive without opening a computer, this enclosure lets you connect both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives directly to a USB port. Buy Now at Newegg