Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Worth a look for anyone running a home server or workstation that needs steady, reliable storage rather than blazing speed, since this is an enterprise-grade drive built for heavy read/write cycles over years of use. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone clearing old drives off a shelf and needing to check what's on them without opening up a PC, since it takes two SATA drives at once for cloning or backups. Newegg has it for $40, about $8 off the $48 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large files between laptops without a stable home network setup will appreciate having storage that fits in a pocket, and the 500GB capacity covers most people's needs without the bulk of an external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shuffles large video or photo files between devices will appreciate the USB-C speeds here, and the compact, pocket-sized build makes it easy to toss in a bag without a second thought. Buy Now at Newegg

Tucked away in a closet, that old laptop hard drive can turn into an easy external backup once you slide it into this enclosure, and USB 3.0 means transfers won't crawl along like older interfaces. It's a straightforward option for anyone repurposing spare drives instead of buying a new external one outright. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries becomes far quicker with this drive's fast transfer speeds, making it a solid pick for creators who move big files regularly, and Newegg has it for $85 off the $575 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Built for gamers or PC builders who want fast load times without bottlenecking a modern GPU, this drive delivers Gen 4 speeds up to 7,300 MB/s; it's currently priced at its regular $293 list, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for anyone shooting 4K video or burst photos on a camera or handheld console, since the U3 V30 rating ensures consistent write speeds without dropped frames; Newegg has it for $43, which is $17 off the $60 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who moves large files between devices often, since the magnetic design lets it stick to metal surfaces like a laptop lid or car dash instead of sliding around in a bag. Newegg's 512GB version gives you enough space for photo and video libraries without the bulk of a traditional external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Bulk storage like this suits anyone building out a media server or backing up large photo and video libraries without paying SSD prices per gigabyte. It's currently priced at $180, matching the list price, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Built for round-the-clock use in multi-bay NAS enclosures, this drive suits anyone setting up serious home or small-business storage with room to spare at 18TB. It's currently priced at $795, matching the standard list price with no current discount. Buy Now at Best Buy

Suits anyone with a spare 2.5-inch SATA drive lying around, turning it into a portable external drive without needing to buy a whole new enclosure kit or tools to assemble it. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuttling large video or photo files between machines will notice the difference here, since it uses a single NVMe M.2 slot to hit external speeds well beyond typical portable drives. It's a solid pick if you want something compact enough for a laptop bag but fast enough to edit directly from. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone needing extra storage for gaming, photos, or backups on the go will appreciate the rugged, compact build that survives drops better than a typical external drive, and it's currently priced at $175 with no discount applied. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for anyone who needs to access files from a bare 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive without installing it in a machine, whether you're recovering data from an old computer or just pulling files off a spare drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Fits well for anyone managing multiple drive types, since it handles both NVMe and SATA SSDs in one enclosure without needing separate adapters. The 10Gbps interface also makes it a solid pick if you're moving large files regularly and don't want the transfer speed bottlenecked by the enclosure itself. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone upgrading an old laptop or PC and wanting to repurpose the leftover drive as fast external storage, since it works with both M.2 NVMe and SATA form factors instead of locking you into one type. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone shooting 4K video on a phone, drone, or Switch who needs the extra storage without lag during transfers, and Best Buy has it for $31 off the list price right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Backing up large photo or video libraries becomes simple with 8TB of storage, making this a solid pick for anyone who's outgrown their laptop's internal drive. It's currently priced at $380 at Best Buy, matching its usual list price with no current discount. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for anyone with a spare M.2 SATA SSD sitting in a drawer, since it turns that drive into a portable external storage option without needing a full desktop teardown to use it again. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone building or upgrading a NAS or server rig who needs to pack multiple 2.5-inch drives into a single 5.25-inch bay without sacrificing hot-swap access. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for repurposing an old laptop drive into portable storage, or for cloning a new SSD without cracking open your computer to swap it internally. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up photos, games, or work files gets simple with 2TB of portable storage that plugs in via USB without any setup. It's currently priced the same as list at $170, so no discount here, just a straightforward option if you need the capacity now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone running a home server or workstation with limited drive bays can pack eight 2.5-inch SSDs or HDDs into a single hot-swappable cage, which makes storage upgrades and swaps simpler down the line. It's a practical pick if you're building out a NAS or need SAS/SATA flexibility without sacrificing multiple 5.25-inch slots. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for salvaging an old mSATA drive from a retired laptop and turning it into a portable backup or storage drive, especially if you're not ready to toss perfectly good storage. Newegg carries this enclosure for those looking to add USB 3.0 speeds without buying a whole new external SSD. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone with a spare M.2 SATA SSD sitting in a drawer, since it turns that drive into a portable external storage option without needing a full desktop teardown to use it again. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who needs to clone or back up drives without hooking a computer, since this dock handles both M.2 NVMe and SATA duplication offline, and it's currently $16.65 off the $70 list price at Newegg. Buy Now at Newegg