Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Anyone with a spare M.2 NVMe drive gathering dust can turn it into a fast portable drive with this enclosure, and the EVA-inspired look is a nice bonus if you want your storage to stand out rather than blend in. Newegg's pricing makes it a reasonable pickup even if you're not an Evangelion fan. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for salvaging an old laptop's SSD or turning a spare drive into portable storage, since the USB 3.0 connection keeps transfer speeds well above what USB 2.0 enclosures can manage. Buy Now at Newegg

This clone dock suits anyone upgrading or backing up drives without hooking a computer up to a screen, since it handles NVMe and SATA drives side by side and clones them independently at the push of a button. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone running a fast NVMe drive outside their main rig will appreciate the 5G speeds here, since it keeps transfer times reasonable without the premium pricing of Thunderbolt enclosures. It's a solid pick if you're backing up large files or need portable storage that won't bottleneck a quick SSD. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone running an NVMe storage server will appreciate the hot-swap bays here, letting you pull or add U.2 drives without powering down the whole system. Buy Now at Newegg

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

Anyone with a spare 2.5-inch drive gathering dust can turn it into a portable backup with this enclosure, and USB 3.0 means you're not stuck waiting around during large file transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with an old 5.25-inch SATA drive taking up space in a drawer can plug it into this enclosure and turn it back into usable external storage or a backup drive without buying new hardware. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling multiple spare hard drives will appreciate the tool-free swap between 2.5 and 3.5-inch SATA drives, making it easy to back up, clone, or recover data without opening up a computer case. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone stockpiling multiple hard drives for backups or media storage can plug all four bays into a single USB 3.0 connection instead of juggling separate external drives and cables. Buy Now at Newegg

Fits standard desktop-sized 5.25-inch hard drives into an external USB enclosure, which makes sense if you've got an old SATA drive sitting in a drawer and want to reuse it for backups or extra storage. 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 or a quick way to pull data off an old laptop drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for cloning a drive or pulling files off an old laptop hard drive without opening up a computer, since you just drop the bare drive in and connect via USB. Newegg has it for $30, which is $10 off the $40 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for photographers or drone pilots who shoot a lot of high-resolution footage and need reliable storage without paying premium-brand prices, though at $135 it's currently at its list price with no discount applied. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for expanding storage on cameras, tablets, or Android phones that support microSDXC, especially if you shoot a lot of photos or 4K video. It's currently priced the same as list at $50, so there's no discount to factor in here, just a straightforward buy if you need the capacity. Buy Now at Best Buy

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

Anyone who bounces between a desktop and laptop for editing photos or video will appreciate having 1TB of storage that fits in a pocket, and Newegg's price puts it in reach without hunting for a sale. Buy Now at Newegg

Extra storage for a phone, tablet, or handheld camera comes in handy when you're constantly running out of space for photos and video, and 256GB gives you plenty of room before you have to think about it again. Newegg has this Gigastone card at a price that suits anyone who doesn't want to overpay for basic storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Data hoarders and home lab builders looking for enterprise-grade reliability without the enterprise price tag will get solid mileage out of this drive, since Micron builds the 5400 Pro for 24/7 server workloads rather than casual desktop use. At 7.6TB, it's also a straightforward way to consolidate several smaller drives into one bay if you're running out of physical slots. Buy Now at Newegg