World Backup Day deals: save up to 48% on portable SSDs today only

March 31 is World Backup Day and retailers are issuing flash deals on portable SSDs from leading brands like SanDisk, Western Digital and G-Technology, with savings of up to $230 off.

World Backup Day deals

World Backup Day sales are in full swing this Wednesday as prices are slashed on internal and external drives at Amazon and during B&H's DealZone event.

The flash deals offer discounts of up to $230 off drives from Glyph Technologies, SanDisk and more, with a wide selection equipped with USB-C connectors to use with your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.

Below are a few of the popular specials that are valid on March 31 only:

• Glyph Technology USB-C External Drives: From $127.99 (Up to $230 off)
• G-Technology Drives: From $79.99 (Up to $80 off)
• SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD: $269.99 ($92 off)
• G-Technology 5TB ArmorATD All-Terrain Rugged Portable External Hard Drive: $129.99 ($50 off)
• WD 10TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive HDD: $151.99 ($37 off)

Discounts on Apple hardware

AppleInsider and Apple resellers are also running additional exclusive deals on Apple hardware that will not only deliver the lowest prices on many of the items, but also throw in bonus savings on AppleCare, peripherals and more. Here are a few of the best promotions:

• Apple's M1 MacBook Air dips to $929 with coupon
• Best iPad deals for March 2021
• M1 Mac mini deals offer up to $130 in savings
• Apple Watch SE returns to $259, cellular model dips to $309
• Apple's 27-inch iMac gets $150 price cut