Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Content creators and gamers who need serious local storage without sacrificing speed will appreciate the 8TB capacity paired with PCIe Gen4 performance, and the included heatsink makes it a straightforward drop-in upgrade for a PS5 or high-airflow PC build. Best Buy has it listed at $1,700, matching its usual retail price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for anyone with an older desktop who needs a built-in slot for SD, CF, or other memory cards without cluttering up USB ports with dongles or external readers. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone routinely moving large video files or backups will notice the difference here, since this enclosure supports 40Gbps speeds that let a compatible NVMe drive actually hit its top read and write potential instead of bottlenecking through a slower interface. Buy Now at Newegg

Datacenter-grade endurance makes this drive suited for write-heavy workloads like databases or caching servers, not just everyday storage. If you're building or upgrading a server rack, the higher DWPD rating means less worry about wearing out the drive under constant use. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuttling large video or game files between devices will notice the 20Gbps transfer speed, which is a meaningful step up from standard USB 3.0 drives. Newegg has it at $122, a $38 drop from the $160 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

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

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

Backing up files or clearing space off a laptop gets simpler with this drive, since it fits in a pocket and doesn't need external power to run. Newegg's version is a solid pick if you want reliable storage without digging through unfamiliar sellers. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone building or upgrading a NAS or media server benefits from this converter, since it lets three 2.5" SSDs or HDDs slot into a single 5.25" bay for extra storage without sacrificing drive slots. It's a practical fit if you're mixing SSDs and HDDs in the same system and want to keep your drive bays organized and hot-swappable. Buy Now at Newegg

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

Anyone juggling large video files or backups will appreciate the 20Gbps speeds here, since it lets an NVMe drive perform close to its actual potential instead of bottlenecking through a slower connection. It also handles SATA SSDs, so you're covered whichever type of drive you're pulling out of an old build. Buy Now at Newegg

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 pulling an old NVMe drive out of a laptop or desktop and wanting to use it as external storage without buying a new drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for backing up photos or offloading files from a full laptop, especially if you need a lot of storage in a portable drive; it's currently priced at $330, the same as list. Buy Now at Best Buy

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

Newegg has the Orico 2TB Portable External SSD for anyone who needs fast, reliable storage that can toss into a bag without babying it, since there are no moving parts to worry about during transport. Buy Now at Newegg

A handy option for photographers or video editors juggling multiple card formats, letting you plug SD, micro SD, and CF cards into one reader instead of swapping adapters. Newegg has it for $19.99, $4 off the $23.98 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for turning an old laptop hard drive into an external drive, so you can pull files off it or use it for extra backup storage without buying a new drive entirely. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling files between a laptop and desk setup will appreciate the magnetic back on this drive, letting it stick to metal surfaces instead of sliding around or getting lost in a bag. Newegg has it in 2TB capacity, which covers large video or photo libraries without needing to offload files constantly. Buy Now at Newegg