Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Dash cams, security cameras, and other devices that record continuously benefit most from this one, since the high-endurance rating means it can handle constant read/write cycles without wearing out like a standard micro SD card would. Buy Now at Newegg

Turning an old 2.5-inch drive into external storage is straightforward with this enclosure, and USB 3.0 keeps transfer speeds reasonable for backups or extra file storage. It's a practical way to get more use out of a spare SSD or hard drive sitting in a drawer. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy if you've got a spare M.2 drive lying around and aren't sure whether it's NVMe or SATA, since this enclosure works with either type instead of forcing you to check first. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone managing multiple NVMe drives, offline backups, or cloning setups without opening a PC case, and USB4's 40Gbps throughput means you're not stuck waiting around during large transfers. Newegg has it for $122, a $58 (32%) markdown from the $180 list price. 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

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

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

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

Photographers and videographers shooting in 4K will want the read speeds here, since this card is built to keep up with high-resolution burst shooting and video capture without becoming a bottleneck. At 256GB, it's also a practical option if you're tired of swapping cards mid-shoot. 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

A 3-pack of 32GB USB 3.0 drives at around $15 per drive is useful if you regularly share files, back up documents, or just want extras on hand without paying for cloud storage. That's $4 off the $48 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for repurposing an old laptop hard drive or SSD into portable storage, since you just slide the drive in and connect via USB-C instead of buying a whole new external drive. Newegg's version supports 5Gbps speeds, so it works well for backups or transferring large files without a major slowdown. Buy Now at Newegg

A 5-bay RAID docking station works well for anyone managing multiple drives for NAS-style storage, backups, or data consolidation without building a full server. At $158, that's about $64 off the $222 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Handy for turning a spare M.2 NVMe drive into a portable external SSD, which works well if you've upgraded a laptop and don't want the old drive to go to waste; Newegg has it for $23.99, about $11 off the $34.99 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for backing up or cloning drives without opening your computer case, since you just slot in 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives directly. It's $9.39 off the list price at Newegg, about 17% below the usual cost. Buy Now at Newegg

A solid pick if you need a large-capacity portable drive for backups, video projects, or moving files between machines without relying on cloud storage. 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