Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Handy for anyone who fills up storage fast, whether you're shooting 4K video, running a Switch loaded with games, or just tired of deleting photos to make room. Buy Now at Newegg

Dash cams and home security setups that record continuously benefit most from this card, since the high-endurance rating is built for constant overwrite cycles rather than occasional photo storage. Newegg has the 32GB version if you don't need a ton of storage and just want reliable footage without card failures. Buy Now at Newegg

Dash cams and home security systems write and overwrite footage constantly, and this card is built to handle that continuous rewriting without wearing out like a standard microSD card would. Buy Now at Newegg

Drone and action camera owners recording 4K footage will want the V30 speed rating here, since it's built to keep up with high-bitrate video without dropped frames. Newegg has it in 512GB, which suits anyone who'd rather shoot for hours than swap cards mid-session. Buy Now at Newegg

Drone pilots and action camera users who shoot a lot of 4K footage will appreciate the 1TB capacity without needing to swap cards mid-shoot, and Newegg has it for $10 off the $277 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Swapping an old hard drive for this SSD makes the most noticeable difference on aging laptops or desktops, since SATA III speeds cut boot and load times without needing a full system upgrade. At 960GB, you get enough room for a sizable game library or media collection without constantly managing storage space. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling multiple cameras, dash cams, or drones benefits from having a stash of cards on hand instead of hunting for one when you're out of storage, and 16GB is plenty for standard photos and 1080p video. Newegg sells the 5-pack, which works out well if you want to keep a spare in every device rather than swapping one card between them. Buy Now at Newegg

Action camera and drone owners will want this for the fast read/write speeds, since it handles 4K footage without dropping frames or bottlenecking transfer times. Newegg has it in the 128GB size, which gives you enough room to shoot for hours before needing to offload clips. Buy Now at Newegg

Dash cams and home security systems write and overwrite footage constantly, so you need a card built for that kind of wear, which is exactly what this SanDisk High Endurance is designed for. Newegg's pricing makes it a reasonable pick if you want storage that won't fail after a few months of continuous recording. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for photographers and anyone offloading photos or footage from a camera to a laptop, working with both USB-C and USB 2.0 ports so it covers newer and older devices alike. Walmart has it for $10.43, about $2 off the $12.48 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Anyone shooting 4K video on a drone or action cam wants a card that can keep up, and the Extreme PRO's A2 rating and fast write speeds handle that footage without dropping frames. It's also a solid pick for your Switch or Android phone if you're constantly running out of storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Data centers and heavy home-server setups needing reliable, high-capacity storage will get the most out of this drive, since Micron's enterprise-grade endurance ratings hold up well under sustained read/write loads. It's overkill for a casual desktop upgrade, but if you're running a NAS or hosting VMs, the 3.84TB capacity and SATA compatibility make it a solid fit for existing infrastructure. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone working with government or corporate systems that require smart card authentication will find this handles CAC, SD, and microSD all in one USB-C reader, and Newegg has it listed just $2 below the usual price. Buy Now at Newegg

Action shooters and drone pilots who burn through 4K footage will get the most out of this one, since the speed rating keeps up with high-bitrate video without dropping frames. The included SD adapter also means you're not stuck buying a separate one just to transfer files to a laptop. Buy Now at Newegg

Editors and video shooters juggling CFast media will appreciate the fast, reliable transfer speeds this reader offers, cutting down on the wait between shoots and backups. Buy Now at Newegg

Update: The price has dropped to $184.98 since this was originally published.

Storage upgrades like this suit anyone looking to speed up boot times and file transfers on an older laptop or desktop without spending much on capacity, since 1TB gives you room for games, projects, or media without constantly managing space. Buy Now at Amazon

Data center-grade reliability makes this a solid pick for anyone building or upgrading a server, NAS, or workstation that needs consistent read/write performance over years of heavy use, not just casual storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed as a direct replacement for the SSD in older MacBook Air models (2010-2011), this is a straightforward upgrade option if your machine is running slow due to a worn or undersized drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Update: The price has changed to $12.99 since this was originally published.

Handy for photographers or video editors who need to offload two SD cards at once instead of swapping a single slot back and forth, and it's currently $3 off the $15 list price. Buy Now at Amazon