Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Anyone juggling files between a laptop and desk setup will appreciate the magnetic back on this drive, letting it stick to metal surfaces instead of sliding around or getting lost in a bag. Newegg has it in 2TB capacity, which covers large video or photo libraries without needing to offload files constantly. Buy Now at Newegg

Suits anyone with a spare 2.5-inch SATA drive lying around, turning it into a portable external drive without needing to buy a whole new enclosure kit or tools to assemble it. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for photographers and drone or action-cam users who need fast write speeds for 4K video and burst shooting, and the U3/V30 rating means it can keep up without dropped frames. At $39, that's $16 (about 29%) off the $55 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone running a NAS or media server will appreciate fitting six 2.5-inch drives plus a slim optical drive into a single 5.25-inch bay, keeping hot-swap storage organized without eating up extra drive slots. Buy Now at Newegg

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

Speed and portability matter here: this drive relies on USB 3.2 to move large files quickly, making it a solid pick for anyone who backs up projects or games on the go and doesn't want to wait around for transfers to finish. Buy Now at Newegg

Fits well for anyone managing multiple drive types, since it handles both NVMe and SATA SSDs in one enclosure without needing separate adapters. The 10Gbps interface also makes it a solid pick if you're moving large files regularly and don't want the transfer speed bottlenecked by the enclosure itself. Buy Now at Newegg

A 3-pack of 32GB USB drives for $25 is a practical buy if you regularly move files between computers, need bootable backups, or just want a few spares on hand — though there's no discount here from the listed retail price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone juggling files between desks or desktops will appreciate the magnetic mount, which lets it stick right to the back of a laptop or monitor instead of sliding around in a bag. It's a straightforward way to add 1TB of fast external storage without extra cables or cases getting in the way. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for 2012 MacBook Air owners who want to repurpose the internal SSD after an upgrade, this enclosure gives that drive a second life as external storage rather than letting it sit unused. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who moves large files between devices often, since the magnetic design lets it stick to metal surfaces like a laptop lid or car dash instead of sliding around in a bag. Newegg's 512GB version gives you enough space for photo and video libraries without the bulk of a traditional external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who needs to access files from a bare 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive without installing it in a machine, whether you're recovering data from an old computer or just pulling files off a spare drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Bulk storage like this suits anyone building out a media server or backing up large photo and video libraries without paying SSD prices per gigabyte. It's currently priced at $180, matching the list price, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone building a server or NAS setup will appreciate how this cage lets you hot-swap four 2.5-inch drives through a single 5.25-inch bay, keeping cable clutter down while making drive replacement a quick, tool-free job. Buy Now at Newegg

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

Designed as a direct replacement for the SSD in older MacBooks and MacBook Pros, this drive is a straightforward way to breathe new life into an aging machine if storage or speed has become a bottleneck. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for IT pros or home lab users who need to read, clone, or test bare SAS and SATA drives without installing them in a machine — SAS support is the key differentiator here, since most consumer docking stations only handle SATA. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who has a spare M.2 NVMe drive sitting around and wants to turn it into a portable external SSD without buying a pre-built one. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone repurposing an old laptop hard drive or SSD, since it lets you connect a bare 2.5-inch SATA drive to any computer via USB without opening a case or buying a new machine. Buy Now at Newegg