Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Dash cams and home security systems write and overwrite footage constantly, so you need a card built for that kind of wear, which is exactly what this SanDisk High Endurance is designed for. Newegg's pricing makes it a reasonable pick if you want storage that won't fail after a few months of continuous recording. Buy Now at Newegg

Action camera and drone owners will want this for the fast read/write speeds, since it handles 4K footage without dropping frames or bottlenecking transfer times. Newegg has it in the 128GB size, which gives you enough room to shoot for hours before needing to offload clips. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for photographers and anyone offloading photos or footage from a camera to a laptop, working with both USB-C and USB 2.0 ports so it covers newer and older devices alike. Walmart has it for $10.43, about $2 off the $12.48 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Anyone shooting 4K video on a drone or action cam wants a card that can keep up, and the Extreme PRO's A2 rating and fast write speeds handle that footage without dropping frames. It's also a solid pick for your Switch or Android phone if you're constantly running out of storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Data centers and heavy home-server setups needing reliable, high-capacity storage will get the most out of this drive, since Micron's enterprise-grade endurance ratings hold up well under sustained read/write loads. It's overkill for a casual desktop upgrade, but if you're running a NAS or hosting VMs, the 3.84TB capacity and SATA compatibility make it a solid fit for existing infrastructure. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone working with government or corporate systems that require smart card authentication will find this handles CAC, SD, and microSD all in one USB-C reader, and Newegg has it listed just $2 below the usual price. Buy Now at Newegg

Action shooters and drone pilots who burn through 4K footage will get the most out of this one, since the speed rating keeps up with high-bitrate video without dropping frames. The included SD adapter also means you're not stuck buying a separate one just to transfer files to a laptop. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for drone pilots, action camera users, or anyone needing extra storage for a Nintendo Switch, since the Extreme Plus line offers fast read/write speeds for recording 4K video without hiccups. Best Buy has it listed at $48, matching its regular price with no current discount. Buy Now at Best Buy

Turning a spare M.2 NVMe drive into fast portable storage is exactly what this enclosure is built for, and it's a solid pick for anyone doing video editing or large file transfers who needs speeds well beyond a typical external drive. Newegg carries it for gamers and PC builders who likely already have a compatible drive sitting unused. Buy Now at Newegg

Dash cams and home security systems put a lot of write cycles through a memory card, so this one's built to handle constant overwriting without wearing out like a standard microSD card would. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the Lexar Professional 1TB Silver Plus microSDXC UHS-I Card, a solid option if you're filling out storage on a phone, tablet, or handheld camera without spending on a full-size SD alternative. The UHS-I speed class makes it capable enough for 4K recording, so it suits anyone who shoots a lot of video and keeps running out of room. Buy Now at Newegg

These enclosures turn spare 2.5-inch SATA drives into external storage, useful if you've got old laptop drives sitting in a drawer with no way to access them. Walmart has the 2-pack for $5.99, which is $4.39 off the $10.38 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Dash cam users and anyone recording continuous 4K footage will appreciate the U3 speed rating, which keeps up with high-bitrate video without dropped frames, and 512GB gives you enough room to avoid constantly reformatting the card. Buy Now at Newegg

Update: The price has changed to $15.19 since this was originally published.

Handy for turning a spare NVMe drive into a portable SSD for backups or extra storage on a laptop, and Amazon has it for $14, which is $5 (26%) off the $19 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for backing up an old drive or repurposing one you pulled from a laptop or desktop, since it fits both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives without needing separate enclosures for each. Newegg has it for $23, $3 off the usual price. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone building a dense storage server will appreciate fitting eight 2.5-inch drives into a compact hot-swap cage, and it handles both SSDs and HDDs so you're not locked into one drive type. It suits NAS builders and small server setups where rack space is tight but drive count still matters. Buy Now at Newegg

Storage upgrades or old drive backups become simple with this enclosure, letting you turn a spare M.2 NVMe or SATA SSD into a portable USB-C drive instead of leaving it unused in a drawer. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for backing up an old 2.5-inch drive or repurposing a spare SSD as portable storage, since the USB 3.1 interface keeps transfer speeds from bottlenecking. Newegg has it if you'd rather buy a durable enclosure once than replace a flimsy one down the line. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuttling large video files or game libraries between a laptop and desktop will appreciate the USB 3.2 speeds here, and the compact aluminum body holds up to daily bag-and-pocket use. Buy Now at Newegg