Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Compact storage with RGB lighting built in, which makes it a reasonable pick if you want a fast portable drive that doubles as a visual accent for your desk setup or gaming rig. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for users who need to hot-swap M.2 NVMe SSDs in and out of a standard 5.25" bay without opening the case, this ToughArmor rack is a niche but practical solution for workstations handling large data volumes or frequent drive swaps. At $154, that's about $15 off the $169 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

The ZS301 runs on a 20Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) interface, which delivers roughly double the transfer speeds of the more common 10Gbps drives you'll find at this price point, making it a solid pick if you move large files between machines regularly. At $42, it's $18 off the $60 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

A 512GB flash drive is useful for moving large files between machines or keeping a backup you can carry in your pocket, and at $110 this is in line with the typical retail price for this capacity. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for anyone who wants to swap U.2 NVMe SSDs in and out of a drive bay without opening their case each time, treating the drive more like a removable cartridge than a permanent install. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for 2012 MacBook Air owners who want to repurpose the internal SSD after an upgrade, this enclosure gives that drive a second life as external storage rather than letting it sit unused. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who needs to access files from a bare 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive without installing it in a machine, whether you're recovering data from an old computer or just pulling files off a spare drive. Buy Now at Newegg

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

A dual-bay enclosure that fits both 2.5" and 3.5" drives, which makes it useful if you're consolidating storage or want an easy way to access, back up, or clone drives without opening your PC. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who wants to access an old laptop or desktop hard drive without installing it internally — just slide the drive in and connect it via USB to transfer files or use it as external storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and bus-powered over USB, this drive suits anyone who needs fast, reliable storage on the go without carrying around a bulky external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful if you have a spare 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD sitting around and want to turn it into portable external storage without buying a preloaded drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone pulling an old M.2 drive out of a laptop or desktop and wanting to use it as external storage without buying a new enclosure. Buy Now at Newegg

A straightforward pick for anyone who needs to read or transfer data from a bare M.2 NVMe drive without installing it into a machine, useful for system migrations, data recovery, or testing drives before committing to an install. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful if you have a spare M.2 NVMe drive sitting around and want to turn it into a fast external storage option, with USB4 support meaning it can hit speeds up to 40Gbps on compatible hardware. At $100, that's $26 off the $126 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for turning an extra M.2 NVMe SSD into a portable external drive, especially if you have a spare drive sitting around after an upgrade, and it's currently $4 off the $24 list price at Newegg. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for system builders or IT pros who need to pack multiple 2.5-inch drives into a single 5.25-inch bay, this backplane cage supports both SAS and SATA connections and includes a slim optical drive slot, making it a practical consolidation option for workstations or servers with limited bay space. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone repurposing an old laptop hard drive or SSD, this enclosure lets you plug a 2.5-inch SATA drive directly into a USB 3.0 port without any screws or tools required. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone upgrading their laptop or desktop and ending up with a spare M.2 NVMe drive that would otherwise sit unused — this enclosure turns it into a portable external SSD you can actually use day to day. Buy Now at Newegg