Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Runs cool and fits in a pocket, making it a solid pick for backing up photos and videos when you're traveling with a laptop and no room for a bulky external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shoots video or moves large files between machines will notice the difference here, since the titanium casing holds up to drops better than standard aluminum or plastic enclosures. It's compact enough to toss in a bag without a case, which matters if you're working on location or switching between a laptop and desktop throughout the day. Buy Now at Newegg

Shooters working with 4K video or burst-mode photography benefit most from the fast write speeds here, since buffer clearing matters more than storage size alone. Best Buy has it for $60, $10 off the $70 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Update: The price has dropped to $184.98 since this was originally published.

Storage upgrades like this suit anyone looking to speed up boot times and file transfers on an older laptop or desktop without spending much on capacity, since 1TB gives you room for games, projects, or media without constantly managing space. Buy Now at Amazon

Designed for people who move large files between machines regularly, this drive uses USB4 to hit read/write speeds that leave standard USB-A or USB-C external drives well behind, making it a practical pick for video editors or anyone working with big datasets on the go. Buy Now at Newegg

Update: The price has changed to $12.99 since this was originally published.

Handy for photographers or video editors who need to offload two SD cards at once instead of swapping a single slot back and forth, and it's currently $3 off the $15 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

A 512GB flash drive in a low-profile form factor works well for anyone who needs to move large files between machines or keep a backup drive plugged in without it sticking out. At $83, this is priced at its listed retail value with no current discount. Buy Now at Best Buy

Photographers and videographers shooting 4K or burst-mode stills will notice the difference here, since UHS-II U3 V90 speeds mean less waiting between shots and smoother high-bitrate footage capture. Newegg has the 256GB version for those who need real storage room without sacrificing write performance. Buy Now at Newegg

Built for continuous recording use cases like dash cams and home security systems where the card is constantly being overwritten, so it holds up better than standard microSD cards under that kind of workload. Currently priced at Best Buy for its regular list price of $38, so no discount right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Backing up large photo or video libraries goes faster with this drive's rated read/write speeds, so it suits anyone shooting 4K footage or working off external storage regularly. Newegg has it for $450, which is $50 off the $500 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting 4K video or working with large files on the go will appreciate the read/write speeds here, and the rugged, drop-resistant build means you don't have to baby it in a bag. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who's cracked open an external drive after a drop knows the pain, so the rugged casing here is worth the price alone if you're using your drive outside a desk setup. It's a straightforward pick for turning a spare 2.5-inch SATA drive into portable storage that can handle a bag or a bump without a second thought. Buy Now at Newegg

Suited for desktop builds or NAS setups where you need bulk storage without paying for speed you don't need, the WD Blue line is a reliable workhorse for everyday file storage and backups. At $245, there's no discount off the list price here, so this is just the going rate if 6TB is what your setup requires. Buy Now at Best Buy

Storage upgrades or old drive backups become simple with this enclosure, letting you turn a spare M.2 NVMe or SATA SSD into a portable USB-C drive instead of leaving it unused in a drawer. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting video or hauling large files between machines will appreciate the fast transfer speeds and rugged, drop-resistant build here. Newegg's got the 4TB capacity for storing entire photo or video libraries without juggling multiple drives. Buy Now at Newegg

Worth a look for laptop or mini-PC upgrades where space is tight, since the compact 2242 length fits slots that standard-size M.2 drives won't. Buy Now at Newegg

Worth a look if you're upgrading an older laptop or desktop with an M.2 slot but don't need massive storage, since 256GB covers an OS and core apps without paying for space you won't use. Newegg has it at a price that makes sense for a secondary drive or budget build rather than your main storage workhorse. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone consolidating a home network setup, cable box, and Wi-Fi router into one spot will appreciate this enclosure, since it keeps everything organized and ventilated instead of tangled behind furniture. Newegg has it at a price that makes sense if you're wiring a new build or finally cleaning up an existing mess of equipment. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling multiple M.2 drives for cloning, backups, or swapping between projects will get the most out of this dock, since it handles NVMe SSDs without needing to crack open a case each time. Newegg has it if you want the extra USB-C ports and card reader bundled in rather than buying separate adapters. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone working with government or corporate systems that require smart card authentication will find this handles CAC, SD, and microSD all in one USB-C reader, and Newegg has it listed just $2 below the usual price. Buy Now at Newegg

A solid pick for anyone running external SSDs for demanding transfers, since the active cooling helps maintain full read/write speeds instead of throttling once the drive heats up. Buy Now at Newegg