Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

For serious home theater builds, this movie server stores and plays back studio-quality 4K content without the compression artifacts you get from streaming, making it a fit for enthusiasts who've already invested in a high-end projector or display. At $9,995, it's priced at full retail with no current discount from Best Buy. Buy Now at Best Buy

Backing up large photo or video libraries is faster with this drive's transfer speeds, so it suits anyone who works with big files and doesn't want to wait around during transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone using an external drive for video editing or large file transfers will notice the difference here, since USB4's 40Gbps bandwidth lets NVMe SSDs actually hit their rated speeds instead of bottlenecking. It's the right pick for people already on USB4 or Thunderbolt-equipped laptops who want storage that keeps pace with their internal drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with a spare 2.5" SATA drive taking up drawer space can turn it into a portable backup or overflow storage with this enclosure, and USB power means no extra cord to carry around. Buy Now at Newegg

Built with MLC flash instead of the cheaper TLC found in most consumer cards, this one suits people running dash cams, security systems, or embedded devices that write data constantly and need a card that can handle years of that workload without wearing out. Buy Now at Newegg

Bulk storage like this suits anyone juggling multiple devices, from dash cams to security cameras to older phones, since you get five separate cards instead of hunting one down at a time. Buy Now at Newegg

Storing multiple drives in one enclosure keeps your setup tidy, and the USB 3.0 connection means you're not stuck waiting around for large file transfers to finish. It's a solid pick if you're building a home media server or need extra backup capacity without cluttering your desk with separate drives. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone needing extra backup space or portable storage for photos and files without relying on the cloud will find this a solid pickup, and it's currently priced right at retail with no markdown. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for anyone who swaps drives often for cloning, testing, or data recovery, since it handles both M.2 SATA and NVMe drives without needing to crack open a computer case. Buy Now at Newegg

Storing or transferring large files gets simpler with this case, since it lets you turn a spare 5.25-inch SATA drive into an external one instead of buying a new enclosure-drive combo. It's a solid pick if you've already got a compatible drive sitting unused and just need a way to connect it externally. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone backing up large photo or video files will appreciate the fast transfer speeds without the bulk of a traditional external drive, and Newegg has it for just $5 off list price right now. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting 4K video on a drone or action cam will want the transfer speeds here, since the Extreme PRO is built to keep up with high-bitrate footage without dropping frames. Newegg's pricing on this capacity tends to fluctuate, so it's worth checking against what you'd pay elsewhere. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries becomes simple with 6TB of portable storage that fits in a bag, making this a solid pick for anyone who's outgrown cloud storage limits or an older external drive; it's currently priced at Best Buy's $340 list price, so there's no current discount to factor in. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for anyone who needs to move large files between a laptop and a phone or tablet without hunting for an adapter, since the dual Type-C and Type-A connectors work with both. Newegg has it at $115, which is $15 off the $130 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting 4K video or shuffling massive files between machines will appreciate the fast transfer speeds here, and 2TB gives you enough room to skip the constant reshuffling of storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries from a Mac is the main use case here, since it's formatted for macOS out of the box and offers 4TB of storage for archiving files you don't want clogging up your internal drive. It's currently priced at $260, matching the list price, so there's no active discount right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Swapping drives on the fly without opening the case matters most if you're managing a small server or backup rotation, and this six-bay cage lets you hot-swap 2.5-inch SATA drives without touching a screwdriver. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for turning a spare 2.5-inch SATA drive into portable storage or backing up files without buying a whole new external drive, and Newegg has it for $2 off the usual $12.99 price. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for reviving an old SATA drive or backing up files without opening up your computer, since it turns any spare hard drive into a portable USB drive. Buy Now at Newegg