Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Anyone building a workstation with hot-swap storage needs will appreciate this rack, since it lets you pull and swap NVMe drives without opening the case. It's aimed at users managing large media libraries or running frequent backups who need fast PCIe speeds combined with the flexibility of removable storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone dealing with a dead laptop or slow external drive setup will get solid use out of this enclosure, since it lets you turn a spare M.2 NVMe SSD into a fast portable drive for backups or file transfers. Newegg has it at a reasonable price if you're already sitting on an unused stick of storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact enough to leave plugged in semi-permanently on a laptop or tablet, this 512GB USB-C drive suits anyone who needs portable storage without the bulk of a traditional flash drive. At $140, that's $26 off the $166 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for anyone who needs to pull data off an old laptop drive or turn a spare 2.5-inch SATA drive into portable storage, since it connects over USB 3.0 without requiring any tools to install. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone upgrading to a new SSD who wants to repurpose the old drive as portable storage instead of tossing it, though double-check your SSD's connector type (NGFF vs SATA) before buying since the two aren't interchangeable. Buy Now at Newegg

Speed and storage upgrades for older desktops or laptops still running PCIe 3.0 come cheap here, making this a sensible pick if you're patching an aging rig rather than building something new. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shuffles between a desk setup and a laptop will appreciate the magnetic mount that lets this drive stick right to your device or a compatible stand, keeping cables and clutter to a minimum during transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

Fitting a 2.5-inch SSD or a 3.5-inch HDD into the same bay, this works well for anyone building a PC where drive space is limited but storage needs might change down the line. Newegg carries this one for those piecing together a custom build who want flexibility without committing to a fixed drive layout. Buy Now at Newegg

Dash cams and home security cameras that record continuously need a card built for constant overwrite cycles, and that's exactly what this one's designed for rather than standard photo and video storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Swapping an old hard drive for this SSD is a straightforward way to speed up boot times and file transfers without spending money on a full system upgrade, and 2TB gives you room to keep large game libraries or media collections on hand. It's a solid fit if you want extra storage without paying NVMe prices, though it won't match the speeds of newer PCIe drives. Buy Now at Newegg

Data centers and heavy multitaskers who need reliable storage that won't bottleneck will find this useful, since enterprise-grade SATA SSDs like the 5400 PRO are built for sustained read/write workloads that consumer drives typically can't handle over time. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for continuous recording use cases like dashcams and security cameras, this card is built to handle far more write cycles than a standard microSD card before wearing out. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone looking to speed up an aging laptop or desktop will notice the difference swapping in this SATA SSD, and 1TB gives you enough room to skip the constant file juggling that comes with smaller drives. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries gets simpler with 4TB of portable storage that fits in a bag without a separate power cord. This one's currently priced at its $260 list, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone shooting 4K video or backing up large photo libraries will appreciate the fast transfer speeds without waiting around, and the rugged, drop-resistant build means it can handle getting tossed in a bag without babying it. Buy Now at Newegg

Owning multiple NVMe drives without an easy way to access them externally gets old fast, and this enclosure solves that by letting you run two M.2 SSDs at once through a single USB connection, which suits anyone doing backups, cloning, or RAID setups on the go. Buy Now at Newegg

Swapping drives without opening your case is the whole point here, so it suits anyone running multiple NVMe SSDs for different projects or backups who wants to hot-swap them like external drives. Newegg has the Icy Dock ToughArmor 2-Bay enclosure for those who need tool-free access to their M.2 storage on a regular basis. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with a spare SATA drive lying around can turn it into portable storage with this enclosure, since it just slides the drive into a USB-C case without needing tools. It's a straightforward option if you want to repurpose an old laptop drive instead of buying a new external one. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone running a workstation or server that needs swappable NVMe storage will appreciate this rack, since it lets you hot-swap two M.2 SSDs without opening the case. It's a practical pick if you're managing large media files or backups and want drive flexibility without sacrificing PCIe speeds. Buy Now at Newegg