Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Anyone running a NAS or media server will appreciate fitting six 2.5-inch drives plus a slim optical drive into a single 5.25-inch bay, keeping hot-swap storage organized without eating up extra drive slots. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone juggling multiple camera or drone formats, since one reader covers SD, microSD, CF, and other card types instead of you keeping separate adapters around. Buy Now at Newegg

This SSD's compact 2242 form factor makes it a fit for slim laptops, handhelds, and small-form-factor builds that can't accommodate a standard M.2 drive, and the 512GB capacity gives you room for an OS plus a decent library of games or files. Buy Now at Newegg

This tool-free enclosure lets you swap M.2 NVMe or SATA drives without screws or a screwdriver, which is useful if you rebuild storage setups often or need fast external backups on the go. Newegg has it for $43, $7 off the $50 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with a spare 2.5-inch SATA drive lying around can turn it into an external backup or storage option, since this enclosure just needs a USB port to work. It's a straightforward way to reuse an old laptop drive instead of tossing it. Buy Now at Newegg

Weekend photo and video editors who fill up SSDs fast will get the most out of this enclosure, since it turns a bare drive into portable storage without buying a whole new external unit. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the VisionTek DLX3 256GB PCIe 3.0 M.2 SSD for those looking to speed up an aging laptop or desktop without needing massive storage, since 256GB covers your OS and core programs without overpaying for space you won't use. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone upgrading their laptop or desktop SSD can turn the old M.2 drive into a fast external storage option with this enclosure, rather than letting it collect dust in a drawer. Buy Now at Newegg

This enclosure lets you clone one M.2 SATA SSD directly to another without a computer, which suits anyone upgrading drive capacity or making backups without extra software. Newegg has it for $26, which is $54 (68%) off the $80 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Turning a spare M.2 NVMe drive into a portable external one makes sense for anyone needing fast backups or extra storage on the go, and the 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 interface means you're not stuck waiting around for transfers to finish. Buy Now at Newegg

This enclosure suits anyone using a fast NVMe drive externally, since USB 3.2 at 20Gbps lets you actually hit real-world transfer speeds instead of bottlenecking a capable SSD. It's a solid pick for video editors or anyone moving large files who wants an external drive that keeps pace with an internal one. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and fast, this is a practical pick for anyone who needs to move large files between machines or wants a reliable backup drive that fits in a pocket — USB 3.2 keeps transfer speeds high enough that the SSD performance isn't wasted. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with an old laptop hard drive collecting dust can turn it into an external backup drive with this enclosure, no extra software or fuss required. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who's outgrown their laptop's storage will appreciate how this turns a spare NVMe drive into a fast, portable option instead of buying an entirely new external SSD, with the 40Gbps USB4 speeds mattering most if you're moving large video files or running backups regularly. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone repurposing an old NVMe or SATA drive into portable storage instead of tossing it after a PC upgrade, since it turns a spare SSD into an external drive without buying new storage outright. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone upgrading an aging laptop or desktop will notice the difference, since PCIe 3.0 speeds cut load times well below what a standard SATA drive can manage, and 256GB is enough for an OS plus your most-used programs. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with an older MacBook Pro or Mac Pro looking to ditch a sluggish factory drive will get more mileage out of storage, since the JetDrive 820 slots into Apple's proprietary connector without needing an adapter. It's a straightforward way to add speed and capacity to a machine that otherwise can't accept a standard SSD. Buy Now at Newegg

Swapping in this SSD is a straightforward way to speed up an aging laptop or desktop, especially if you're still running on a mechanical hard drive and want faster boot and load times without upgrading the whole machine. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting 4K video or shuffling large project files between machines will appreciate the transfer speeds here, and the rugged, drop-resistant build means it can handle life in a camera bag without extra padding. Buy Now at Newegg