Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Grabbing all three colors in one pack makes sense if you share external drives with family or coworkers and want a quick way to tell them apart at a glance, while the silicone also guards against scratches and drops. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shoots video or works with large files on the go will appreciate the fast transfer speeds, and the rugged, drop-resistant build means it can handle being tossed in a bag without extra padding. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone running a fast external drive off a laptop will want the aluminum body here, since it pulls heat away from the NVMe chip and keeps performance steady during long transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for turning a spare 2.5-inch SATA drive into portable storage, whether you're salvaging an old laptop drive or backing up files without buying a whole new external drive. USB 3.0 keeps transfer speeds reasonable, so it's a solid fit for anyone who wants quick, cheap access to extra storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Shooters working with 4K video or burst photography will want this for the fast write speeds, which keep buffers clear so you're not waiting around between shots. The 256GB capacity means fewer card swaps on longer trips or shoots. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with a spare 2.5-inch drive gathering dust can turn it into a portable backup or storage option with this enclosure, and the aluminum shell helps pull heat away from the drive during longer transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

A solid pick for anyone running external SSDs for demanding transfers, since the active cooling helps maintain full read/write speeds instead of throttling once the drive heats up. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up files or repurposing an old laptop drive gets simple with this enclosure, since it turns a bare 3.5-inch SATA drive into a plug-and-play external one over USB 3.0. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy if you've got a spare 2.5-inch SATA drive sitting in a drawer and want to turn it into portable storage instead of buying something new. It's a straightforward way to back up files or free up space on a laptop without dealing with internal upgrades. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling multiple hard drives for backups or data recovery gets a quick way to swap drives without opening a case, and the dual-bay setup means you can clone or transfer between two drives directly without a computer in the loop. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for pulling data off an old laptop drive or turning a spare 2.5-inch SSD into portable storage, since it converts SATA drives to USB 3.1 without any tools required. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the KingSpec Memostone 512GB Portable SSD for anyone who needs extra storage for photos, videos, or backups without being tied to a desktop or laptop's internal drive. Its compact size makes it easy to toss in a bag, which suits people who move files between multiple computers or need quick backup on the go. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone digging up old desktop or laptop drives and needing a quick way to pull files off them without buying a new enclosure, since it works with both IDE and SATA connections through a single USB-C cable. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for repurposing an old M.2 SATA drive or backing up files from a dead laptop, since it turns the bare SSD into a portable drive you can plug into any USB port. Buy Now at Newegg

Storing and playing games straight from the drive works well if you're constantly juggling Xbox game installs and running out of console storage, and this 12TB model gives you plenty of room to stop deleting titles just to make space, though it's currently at its $550 list price with no discount applied. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone juggling files between laptops and desktops will appreciate the magnetic back that lets this drive stick right to your device instead of dangling from a short cable, and 1TB gives you room to work without constantly deleting old projects. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone running an M.2 PCIe SSD outside its original machine can use this enclosure to get near-native speeds over Thunderbolt 3, which matters if you're doing video editing or large file transfers rather than casual backups. Newegg carries it for those who want a portable, high-throughput storage option without opening up their main computer. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy if you've got a spare SATA drive sitting in a drawer and want to turn it into external storage or pull data off an old laptop drive without buying new hardware. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who fills up a laptop's storage with photos or video files can toss this in a bag without worrying about bulk or fragile moving parts. Newegg's version gives you a straightforward way to add space on the go without committing to a full external hard drive setup. Buy Now at Newegg