Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Editing 4K footage on location or backing up work files between office and home both call for something rugged, and the T7 Shield's IP65 water and dust resistance means you don't have to baby it in a bag. Newegg's version gives you 1TB of fast external storage without the bulk of a traditional hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries goes faster with the SanDisk Extreme's fast transfer speeds, and its rugged, drop-resistant build makes it a solid pick for tossing in a bag without worrying about damage. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the Samsung T9 1TB Portable SSD for $260, about $28 off the list price, worth a look if you shoot video or move large files and need transfer speeds faster than a typical external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Swapping a spinning hard drive for this one is worth it if your computer feels sluggish on everyday tasks like booting up or opening programs, since SSDs handle those jobs much faster. Newegg has it at 1TB, which gives you enough room for a full OS install plus a solid library of games or files. Buy Now at Newegg

Extra storage for phones, tablets, or handheld cameras comes in handy when you're constantly running out of space for photos and apps, and having two cards means you can keep a backup on hand or split storage between devices. Newegg's 128GB 2-pack works well for anyone who wants enough room for a large photo library without paying for a single high-capacity card. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone upgrading to a new NVMe drive who wants to repurpose the old one as fast external storage, with 10Gbps throughput to actually take advantage of the speed; Newegg has it for $30, $10 off the $40 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling large video files or backing up a full photo library benefits from the T5 EVO's mix of speed and pocketable size, since 2TB gives you room to work without hauling around a bulky external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for photographers or video editors who need fast transfer speeds and reliable storage that fits in a pocket, since 2TB gives you room for large project files without dragging around a bulky external drive. Newegg's version is worth checking if you want to compare pricing against other retailers before buying. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for turning a spare 2.5-inch SATA drive into portable storage, and worth a look if you've got an old laptop drive sitting in a drawer with nothing to do. Buy Now at Newegg

Turning an old SATA drive into external storage is exactly what this enclosure is built for, and it's a simple fix if you've got a spare HDD or SSD lying around with nowhere to plug in. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling both NVMe and SATA-based M.2 drives will appreciate not needing two separate enclosures, since this one reads either protocol automatically. It's a straightforward pick for swapping old drives into external storage or building a fast backup drive from spare parts. Buy Now at Newegg

Dash cams and home security cameras that record continuously need a card built for constant overwrite cycles, and that's exactly what this one's designed for rather than standard photo and video storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD for anyone who needs to move large video files or backups quickly without lugging around a bulky external drive, thanks to its rugged, compact build and fast transfer speeds. Buy Now at Newegg

Data recovery folks and anyone juggling old hard drives will appreciate having both SATA and IDE slots in one dock, so you're not stuck buying separate adapters for newer and older drives. Newegg has it listed for those who need a quick way to read or back up drives without permanently installing them in a machine. Buy Now at Newegg

Photographers and videographers shooting CFexpress or XQD cards will appreciate the USB 3.1 speeds for faster file transfers during editing, and Best Buy has it for $20 off the usual $100 price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Speeds up to 3,600MB/s make this a solid pick for photographers and video editors who need to move large files off external storage without waiting around, and the rugged aluminum build holds up to daily use in a bag. Newegg has it available for anyone wanting extra fast, portable storage without going the internal-drive route. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone building a workstation with hot-swappable storage will appreciate how this rack lets you pull M.2 NVMe drives in and out through a PCIe slot without opening the case. It's a practical option for editors or IT folks who need to swap drives frequently rather than leave them permanently mounted inside. Buy Now at Newegg

Runs on PCIe 3.0 rather than the newer Gen4 standard, so it suits budget builds or older motherboards where you don't need cutting-edge transfer speeds. Newegg has the 512GB VisionTek DLX3 priced for anyone just wanting a reliable storage upgrade without paying for performance you can't use. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for turning a spare M.2 NGFF SATA SSD into a portable external drive, useful if you've upgraded your laptop and don't want that old drive going to waste. It's specific to NGFF SATA (not NVMe), so double check your drive's connector type before buying. Buy Now at Newegg