Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

A high-capacity thumb drive built around USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds, the Pro Elite V3 is worth considering if you regularly move large files like video footage or disk images between machines without wanting to carry an external drive. At $240, it's $10 off the list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Suits anyone building or upgrading a server who needs a compact M.2 drive without sacrificing storage capacity, since 960GB gives you room for an OS and applications on a single stick. The SATA interface also makes it a straightforward drop-in replacement if your motherboard doesn't support NVMe. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone looking to speed up boot times or ditch a sluggish hard drive would notice the difference here, since PCIe drives read and write data much faster than standard SATA SSDs. It's a solid option if you're upgrading an older workstation without wanting to replace the whole machine. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed specifically for always-on surveillance systems, the WD Purple line handles the continuous write demands of security cameras better than a standard desktop drive. At $355, there's no discount from list price right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Compact and quick to transfer files, a portable SSD like this suits anyone who moves large amounts of data between machines and wants something more durable and faster than a traditional thumb drive. Buy Now at Newegg

A 512GB flash drive is useful for moving large files between machines or keeping a backup you can carry in your pocket, and at $110 this is in line with the typical retail price for this capacity. Buy Now at Best Buy

Update: The price has dropped to $262.55 since this was originally published.

A 2TB NVMe SSD is a solid upgrade for anyone running low on storage or looking to replace a slower hard drive, and PCIe 3.0 with 3D NAND is the standard spec you'd expect at this capacity. At $264, that's about $45 off the $309 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Swapping in this drive is an easy way to speed up boot times and file transfers on an older laptop or desktop that's stuck with a slow hard drive, as long as your system supports M.2 SATA. It's a solid pick for basic computing needs rather than heavy gaming or video editing, where the smaller capacity and SATA speeds would start to feel limiting. Buy Now at Newegg

Gamers and creators moving huge files off a console or laptop will notice the speed here, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 transfer rates that make backing up large game libraries or 4K footage far less of a wait. It's rugged enough to toss in a bag without worrying about drops derailing your data. Buy Now at Newegg

Toting large video files or game libraries gets easier with the Extreme Portable SSD, since 2TB gives you room to spare without lugging around a bulky drive. Its rugged, drop-resistant build also makes it a solid pick if you're often working outside a controlled office setup. Buy Now at Newegg

This card suits anyone needing extra storage for a camera or Switch, with UHS-I speeds fast enough for full HD video, and it's currently priced at $20, matching its list price with no current discount. Buy Now at Best Buy

Sorting through a pile of old hard drives becomes a lot easier with a dock like this, since you can plug in bare SATA drives directly without opening up a computer case. It suits anyone recovering data from old drives or swapping storage regularly, and Newegg has it at a price that makes sense for occasional use rather than a permanent enclosure. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact storage with RGB lighting built in, which makes it a reasonable pick if you want a fast portable drive that doubles as a visual accent for your desk setup or gaming rig. Buy Now at Newegg

Data centers and server upgrades needing enterprise-grade storage will benefit most, since mixed-use SSDs like this balance read and write endurance for workloads that hammer the drive from both directions. Newegg carries it if you need HPE-certified compatibility rather than a generic consumer drive in your server bay. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with a spare 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive lying around can turn it into an external backup or storage drive without buying a new one, and the USB-C connection means faster transfer speeds than older USB options. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and cable-free storage that attaches magnetically to compatible devices, this drive suits anyone who moves files between machines regularly and wants to cut down on dongles and loose cables. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling multiple bare drives for backups or data recovery will appreciate not having to open a case every time, since this dock handles both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives without extra adapters. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large video or photo files between drives will appreciate the 40Gbps throughput here, since it lets an NVMe SSD actually hit its top speeds instead of bottlenecking through a slower connection. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone with a spare 2.5-inch drive lying around, since it turns that drive into a portable external storage option without needing to buy a whole new enclosure system. Buy Now at Newegg