Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Photographers and video editors hauling large files will appreciate how much faster this drive moves data compared to a standard external hard drive, and 2TB gives you room to work without constantly offloading files. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries gets much faster with this drive's transfer speeds, and it's rated for drops and light water exposure if you're working outdoors or on the go. Newegg has it for $200, which is $60 (23%) off the $260 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for people who need military-grade hardware encryption on a portable drive, the DL4 FE uses an onboard keypad for PIN authentication, meaning your data stays protected without relying on any software or host system. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone juggling multiple cameras, drones, or trail cams, since five cards means less time swapping and offloading footage in the field. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling old drives from a dead laptop or upgraded PC will find this handy for turning a spare 2.5-inch HDD or SSD into an external drive instead of tossing it. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting 4K/8K video or shuttling large project files between machines will appreciate the USB4 speeds here, especially editors who need a drive that keeps pace with an external timeline. Newegg has it for those who want portable storage without the read/write bottlenecks of a standard external SSD. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large video or photo files between a laptop and desktop will appreciate the compact size and solid transfer speeds here, and at 1TB you get enough space to skip constant file deletion. Newegg's pricing on this one makes it a reasonable backup drive for creative work or general overflow storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone running multiple drives in a server or workstation will appreciate the hot-swap bays, since you can pull or replace a 2.5" SAS or SATA drive without powering down the whole system. Buy Now at Newegg

This suits hunters and trail camera owners who want to check SD card photos and video in the field without lugging a laptop around, since the standalone viewer plugs straight into the card and displays footage on its own screen. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone hauling large video files or game libraries between machines benefits from the USB-C speeds here, and the titanium casing adds durability if it's riding around in a bag daily. Newegg's 2TB capacity gives you enough room to skip constant file management without stepping up to a bulkier drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone tired of crawling behind their tower to plug things in will get some use out of this, since it mounts in a 5.25-inch bay and brings USB and card slots right to the front of your PC. Buy Now at Newegg

Swapping drives without opening your case matters if you juggle multiple NVMe SSDs for backups or projects, and this hot-swap bay handles two M.2 drives at once without any tools. Buy Now at Newegg

A 256GB USB-C flash drive that works directly with phones, tablets, and laptops without an adapter, currently $52 off the $130 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Action camera and drone owners will want the read speeds here, since this card can keep up with high-bitrate 4K footage without dropping frames. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for repurposing an old mSATA drive as an external storage or backup drive, especially if you've got a spare one sitting in a drawer doing nothing. The USB 3.1 Type-C connection also means faster transfer speeds than older USB-A enclosures, so it's a decent pick if your laptop only has Type-C ports. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for photographers or anyone juggling multiple card formats, this reader handles SD, microSD, CF, and other card types from a single USB 3.0 port. At $23, that's $6 off the $29 list price, and the included storage box for keeping your cards organized is a practical bonus. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone shooting 4K video on a drone, action cam, or Switch needs storage that keeps pace, and this card's fast read/write speeds handle that without dropping frames. Newegg has the 256GB size, which suits people who'd rather not juggle multiple cards or swap storage mid-shoot. Buy Now at Newegg

Turning an old laptop hard drive into a portable backup or storage option is simple with this enclosure, and it's a solid pick if you've got a spare SATA drive sitting in a drawer doing nothing. Newegg carries it for those who'd rather repurpose existing storage than buy a new external drive outright. Buy Now at Newegg

Video editors and photographers shooting on CFexpress Type B cards can offload footage straight to a laptop without waiting around, thanks to the USB-C connection built for fast transfers. It's a practical pickup if your camera gear has moved past SD cards and you need a reliable way to get files off them. Buy Now at Newegg