Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Turning an old MacBook Pro's original SSD into external storage works well if you want to reuse a drive that would otherwise sit in a drawer once you've upgraded or replaced the laptop. Buy Now at Newegg

Turns a spare 2.5" or 3.5" hard drive into external storage, which makes sense if you've got an old drive sitting in a drawer and want to back up files or free up space on your main computer. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling multiple hard drives for backups or data recovery will appreciate not having to open a computer case each time, since this dock lets you swap drives in and out from the outside. It handles two drives at once, too, which comes in handy for cloning one disk to another. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone upgrading a Steam Deck or handheld gaming PC with a 2230 drive will want a way to back up or transfer files, and this enclosure's aluminum body helps pull heat away from the drive during those transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who swaps drives often, like when cloning a drive, recovering data from an old laptop, or testing spare SSDs, since it lets you plug in bare M.2 NVMe or SATA drives without opening up a case. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone upgrading to a new NVMe drive can turn their old one into a fast portable backup instead of tossing it, with USB 3.1 Type-C speeds fast enough for real file transfers rather than just occasional storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large video files or game libraries between a laptop and desktop will appreciate the fast transfer speeds here, and the compact size means it slips into a bag without adding real bulk. Buy Now at Newegg

For anyone who backs up large photo, video, or work files, this drive offers fast transfer speeds and enough capacity to skip an external hard drive entirely, all in a case small enough to toss in a bag. Newegg's current price makes it a reasonable option if you've been putting off buying more storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Swapping drives for backups or data recovery gets a lot easier with this dock, since you just slide the SATA drive in without opening up a case or fumbling with cables. It's a solid pick if you're juggling multiple spare hard drives or SSDs and need quick access to them one at a time. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with a spare NVMe drive lying around can turn it into a fast portable storage solution, and the aluminum shell helps dissipate heat during heavy transfers so performance doesn't tank mid-copy. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone building or upgrading a NAS or workstation who needs hot-swappable drive bays without opening the case each time, and Newegg has it for $7 off the list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone handling sensitive files on the go will appreciate the hardware-based encryption here, since it locks down your data with a physical keypad instead of relying on software you have to trust. It's a solid pick for professionals moving confidential work between offices without wanting that data exposed if the drive gets lost or stolen. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone running a fast external drive off a laptop will want the aluminum body here, since it pulls heat away from the NVMe chip and keeps performance steady during long transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone building a dense storage server will appreciate fitting 16 drives into hot-swappable bays without sacrificing airflow, since the ToughArmor's individual carriers make drive swaps and cooling management straightforward. Buy Now at Newegg

A handy way to repurpose an old laptop hard drive as external storage, or to connect a spare 2.5-inch SATA drive to a desktop or laptop via USB without buying a full external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Samsung's T7 packs 1TB of fast, drop-resistant storage into something that fits in a pocket, making it a solid pick for photographers or anyone who needs to move large files between computers quickly. Newegg has it at a price worth grabbing if you're tired of waiting on slow external hard drives. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting 4K video or backing up large photo libraries will appreciate having 4TB in a drive small enough to slip in a pocket, with IP65 water and dust resistance for working outside the studio. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuttling large files between an NVMe drive and multiple computers will notice the difference here, since 40Gbps throughput lets the drive actually hit its rated speeds instead of bottlenecking through a slower interface. Buy Now at Newegg

This one's for anyone building or maintaining a server who needs to swap drives without powering down the whole system, since it lets you hot-swap two 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives directly from a 3.5-inch bay. It's a practical fit for NAS builds or workstations where drive failures and upgrades need to happen without downtime. Buy Now at Newegg