Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Turning an old 2.5-inch SATA drive into external storage is straightforward with this enclosure, and it's a solid option if you've got a spare laptop drive sitting in a drawer that you want to put back to use for backups or extra space. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone running two SSDs in a RAID setup or needing quick backup and cloning between drives, since the dual bay lets you manage both without swapping cables. Newegg has it at $76, which is $24 (24%) off the $100 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for reviving an old SATA drive as portable storage, since this enclosure lets you plug it into any USB port without needing to install it in a computer. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone working with large video files or big data transfers will notice the difference here, since the 40Gbps interface lets an NVMe drive actually hit its top read and write speeds instead of getting bottlenecked by the enclosure. It suits people who already own a spare M.2 drive and want fast portable storage without buying a whole new external SSD. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone building an external drive from a spare NVMe SSD, since 40Gbps USB4 can actually keep up with modern NVMe speeds instead of bottlenecking them. Newegg has it for $46, which is $32 off the $78 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone working with large video files or big data transfers will notice the difference here, since the 40Gbps interface lets an NVMe drive actually hit its top read and write speeds instead of getting bottlenecked by the enclosure. It suits people who already own a spare M.2 drive and want fast portable storage without buying a whole new external SSD. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone repurposing a 2.5-inch SSD in a desktop that only has 3.5-inch drive bays, converting the mounting size without an enclosure or extra cables. Newegg has it for $31, about $6 off the $37 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone running a NAS or workstation with limited internal bays can use this to add hot-swappable NVMe storage without touching the case, and the aluminum enclosure helps pull heat off the drives during sustained transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone swapping SSDs out of a Steam Deck or other handheld, since the magnetic design lets you snap the enclosure on and off without dealing with screws or a separate case. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling multiple SSDs for backups or upgrades will appreciate the offline cloning function here, since it duplicates drives without needing a computer connection at all. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone building a home NAS or backup array will appreciate having eight drive bays in one enclosure instead of juggling multiple external drives, and mixing 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA drives in the same unit keeps you from being locked into one drive size. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone upgrading a laptop's internal SSD can use this enclosure to turn the old drive into a fast portable backup instead of tossing it, and the USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection means it won't bottleneck transfer speeds. Buy Now at Newegg

Four NVMe slots with RAID support make this a solid pick for anyone editing high-resolution video or juggling large project files who needs both speed and built-in redundancy in one enclosure. Buy Now at Newegg

Turning an old laptop hard drive into an external drive is basically what this enclosure is for, making it useful if you've got a spare 2.5" SATA drive sitting in a drawer and want quick USB-C access without buying a new external unit. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone building a NAS or workstation with hot-swap needs will appreciate fitting four 2.5-inch drives into a single 5.25-inch bay, which keeps things tidy without sacrificing storage flexibility. It's a solid pick if you're managing multiple SSDs or HDDs and want to swap drives without opening the case each time. Buy Now at Newegg

This is a straightforward option for older laptops or desktops that need a storage upgrade without moving to NVMe, since standard SATA drives still fit most machines built in the last decade or so. It's a reasonable pick for basic tasks like booting your OS and running everyday programs, rather than heavy workloads like gaming or video editing. Buy Now at Newegg

Turning an old laptop's spinning hard drive into a fast external drive gets a lot easier with this kit, since it includes the enclosure, cable, and cloning software you need in one package. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the TerraMaster D1 M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure for storing and moving fast NVMe drives externally, a good match if your laptop's internal storage is maxed out but you don't want to sacrifice transfer speeds for extra capacity. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling both NVMe and SATA drives will appreciate the dual compatibility here, letting you repurpose old SSDs into a portable drive without buying separate enclosures for each type. Buy Now at Newegg