Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Handy if you've pulled a small M.2 2230 drive from a Steam Deck or Surface laptop and want to reuse it as external storage instead of letting it sit in a drawer. Buy Now at Newegg

A 2-pack of 128GB USB 3.0 drives for $28 works well if you need extras on hand for backups, file transfers, or sharing large files between machines, and it's $7 off the list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone shuffling large files between laptops without a stable home network setup will appreciate having storage that fits in a pocket, and the 500GB capacity covers most people's needs without the bulk of an external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shuffles large video or photo files between devices will appreciate the USB-C speeds here, and the compact, pocket-sized build makes it easy to toss in a bag without a second thought. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone clearing old drives off a shelf and needing to check what's on them without opening up a PC, since it takes two SATA drives at once for cloning or backups. Newegg has it for $40, about $8 off the $48 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone upgrading their laptop or desktop drive can use this to turn the old NVMe SSD into a fast external drive instead of letting it collect dust, since M.2 speeds far outpace typical USB storage. It's a straightforward pick for backups, game libraries, or moving large files between machines without waiting around. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone building or upgrading a NAS or media server benefits from this converter, since it lets three 2.5" SSDs or HDDs slot into a single 5.25" bay for extra storage without sacrificing drive slots. It's a practical fit if you're mixing SSDs and HDDs in the same system and want to keep your drive bays organized and hot-swappable. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries becomes simple with 8TB of storage, making this a solid pick for anyone who's outgrown their laptop's internal drive. It's currently priced at $380 at Best Buy, matching its usual list price with no current discount. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone building or expanding a Synology NAS setup should look at this one, since it's designed and validated specifically for Synology systems, which helps avoid the compatibility headaches that can come with off-brand drives. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for photographers or content creators who need to store large volumes of high-resolution photos or 4K video without swapping cards mid-shoot; this one's currently priced at list, so no discount factors into the decision here. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone juggling large video files or backups will appreciate the 20Gbps speeds here, since it lets an NVMe drive perform close to its actual potential instead of bottlenecking through a slower connection. It also handles SATA SSDs, so you're covered whichever type of drive you're pulling out of an old build. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who's outgrown their laptop's storage or needs to pull files off an old NVMe drive will find this handy, since the 40Gbps throughput means you're not stuck waiting around during large transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

This dual-bay docking station lets you clone or swap M.2 SATA SSDs without opening up your computer, which is handy if you regularly upgrade drives or need to recover data from an old one. It's a practical pick for anyone managing multiple SSDs who wants a quick way to access them without dealing with internal cabling. Buy Now at Newegg

This portable drive suits anyone needing extra backup space for photos, files, or game libraries without relying on cloud storage, and at $150 it's currently priced the same as list, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for creators who need to back up large video or photo libraries without relying on cloud storage, with a built-in cooling fan for sustained transfer sessions. It's currently priced the same as list at $400, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Gamers with massive libraries who need extra storage without shelling out for an SSD will find this practical for keeping a large game collection on hand, though it's currently priced the same as its $315 list, so no discount applies here. Buy Now at Best Buy

Speeds up boot times and file transfers for anyone still running a laptop or desktop on an old hard drive, and the 1TB capacity gives you enough room to skip constant file juggling. Newegg has it at a price point that makes upgrading a budget PC or console storage an easy call. Buy Now at Newegg

Built for gamers and creators who need serious local storage for large game libraries or media files, the WD Black 8TB offers high capacity without relying on cloud storage. It's currently priced at its $380 list, so no discount applies right now, but that's the going rate for this drive at Best Buy. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone shooting video or working with large project files will appreciate the 4TB of solid-state storage without needing to shuttle between multiple drives, and the USB-C connection keeps transfer speeds well ahead of a standard external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who tosses an external hard drive in a bag and wants it protected from bumps and scratches during travel; it's currently priced the same as list at $13, so this is just a solid everyday price rather than a discount. Buy Now at Best Buy

Built for round-the-clock operation in NAS enclosures, so it suits anyone setting up home or small-office network storage rather than a standard desktop backup drive; it's currently priced at its $195 list, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Built for gamers or PC builders who want fast load times without bottlenecking a modern GPU, this drive delivers Gen 4 speeds up to 7,300 MB/s; it's currently priced at its regular $293 list, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for anyone shooting 4K video or burst photos on a camera or handheld console, since the U3 V30 rating ensures consistent write speeds without dropped frames; Newegg has it for $43, which is $17 off the $60 list price. Buy Now at Newegg