Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

This adapter works with both M.2 NVMe and SATA drives, so it's a solid pick if you've got a spare SSD lying around and want to turn it into an external drive without buying two different enclosures. Newegg carries it for anyone building out backup storage or repurposing an old drive from a laptop upgrade. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy if you need to pull data off an old laptop drive or repurpose a spare SSD as external storage, with tool-free assembly so you're not hunting for a screwdriver. Newegg has it for $12, about $2.40 off list. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone with a spare M.2 SATA SSD lying around can turn it into a portable drive with this enclosure, and the USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C connection means you're not stuck waiting around during large file transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who's upgraded their laptop or PC and ended up with a spare NVMe drive, letting you turn it into a fast portable storage instead of tossing it. Data transfer speeds are far quicker than a standard external hard drive, so it's worth grabbing if you move large files often. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone upgrading their laptop or desktop and ending up with a spare M.2 NVMe drive that would otherwise sit unused — this enclosure turns it into a portable external SSD you can actually use day to day. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone upgrading a laptop or PC and holding onto the old M.2 drive can turn it into a fast external drive instead of letting it collect dust, since this enclosure supports NVMe speeds over USB-C. It suits gamers and content creators who need to move large files quickly between machines without buying an entirely new external SSD. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who wants to access an old laptop or desktop hard drive without installing it internally — just slide the drive in and connect it via USB to transfer files or use it as external storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Turning an old SATA drive into portable storage is simple with this enclosure, so it's a good pick if you've got a spare hard drive sitting in a drawer and want to reuse it instead of buying a new external one. Newegg's version supports both 2.5" and 3.5" drives, giving you flexibility no matter what you're recovering. Buy Now at Newegg

Ideal for anyone running heavy video editing or large data workloads, since it lets you RAID four NVMe drives together for storage that keeps pace with Thunderbolt 3 speeds instead of bottlenecking your workflow. Buy Now at Newegg

Storage upgrades for older laptops or desktops go smoothly with this drive, especially if you're just after more capacity without paying for NVMe speeds you won't use in a 2.5-inch bay. Newegg's price point makes it a reasonable option if your system's SATA III interface is the bottleneck anyway. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting 4K video or juggling large project files will appreciate the transfer speeds here, and its rugged, drop-resistant build makes it a solid pick for tossing in a bag and taking on location. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who swaps between multiple bare hard drives for backups or data recovery, since it lets you plug drives in directly without opening up a case. It's currently priced at its regular $50 list, so there's no current markdown to factor in. Buy Now at Best Buy

Storing or transporting multiple bare hard drives calls for real protection, and this 5-pack keeps them padded and dust-free whether they're sitting in a closet or riding along in a bag. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone upgrading a Steam Deck or Surface laptop with a spare M.2 2230 drive can use this to turn the old one into a fast portable backup instead of tossing it out. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO microSDXC Card, a solid pick if you shoot 4K video on a drone, action cam, or Switch and need the read/write speeds to keep up without dropping frames or stalling burst shots. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for iPhone users who film a lot of video and need to offload footage without a computer, since it plugs directly into Lightning and USB-A ports. Best Buy has it for $57.99, $11 off the $68.99 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

A straightforward pick for anyone who needs to read or transfer data from a bare M.2 NVMe drive without installing it into a machine, useful for system migrations, data recovery, or testing drives before committing to an install. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone consolidating spare drives into one external unit, since it houses both an M.2 NVMe and a 2.5/3.5-inch SATA drive simultaneously without needing two separate enclosures. Newegg has it for $45.99, which is $25.99 off the $71.98 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who's upgraded a Steam Deck or Surface laptop and ended up with a leftover 2230 drive can put it back to work as fast external storage instead of letting it sit in a drawer, and the magnetic build lets it stick right to the back of your laptop or dock. Buy Now at Newegg