Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

A 512GB microSD card made specifically for the ROG Ally, giving you a straightforward way to expand storage for a handheld that can eat through space quickly with PC game installs, at $220 with no discount from list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Useful if you're trying to access or transfer data from both a traditional hard drive and an M.2 NVMe SSD at the same time without needing two separate enclosures. Buy Now at Newegg

A USB Type-C flash drive like this works well if you need to move files between your phone and computer without dealing with cables or cloud storage, and at $96 it's $19 off the $115 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

A 32GB USB flash drive is handy for transferring files between computers, backing up documents, or storing media you want to carry around, and at $17 this one is $3 off the $20 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Compact enough to leave plugged into a laptop indefinitely without getting in the way, the Extreme Fit line is built for people who want a flush-mount drive they won't accidentally snap off. At $72, that's $15 off the $87 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Compact and quick, the Crucial X9 is a straightforward pick for anyone who needs a reliable drive for transferring large files, backing up a computer, or carrying a media library between devices without lugging around a bulky external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for environments where data security is non-negotiable, the DL4 FE is a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified encrypted SSD with a built-in keypad, meaning your data stays protected even if the drive is lost or stolen — no software required.

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Designed for environments where data security is non-negotiable, the DL4 FE is a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified encrypted SSD with a built-in keypad, so your data stays protected even if the drive is lost or stolen without relying on any software. Buy Now at Newegg

A compact, low-profile USB 3.1 flash drive that sits nearly flush when plugged in, making it a practical pick for anyone who wants to leave storage plugged in without it sticking out or getting bumped. At $35, there's no discount from list price, so you're just paying the standard retail rate. Buy Now at Best Buy

Adding NVMe slots to a desktop PC is the main use case here, and this card gives you four M.2 slots over a single PCIe 5.0 connection, which suits builders who've filled their motherboard's native slots or want to consolidate storage on a high-bandwidth lane. Buy Now at Walmart

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

Anyone juggling multiple M.2 SATA drives for backups or cloning will appreciate having two bays ready to go without opening up a case each time. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with a spare 2.5-inch drive lying around can turn it into a portable backup or storage solution with this enclosure, and USB 3.0 keeps transfer speeds reasonably quick for the price. 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

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 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

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

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

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