HIKSEMI Wave(P) 1TB Gen3 M.2 NVMe 3D NAND SSD

Gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts upgrading their rigs will appreciate the HIKSEMI Wave(P) 1TB NVMe SSD. It slots into a standard M.2 2280 slot and delivers PCIe Gen3 x4 performance, cutting load times and accelerating large file transfers. The drive combines 3D TLC NAND with a Maxio MAP1202 controller and HMB technology, ensuring consistent speed without a dedicated DRAM cache.

Key specifications

• Capacity: 1TB (1024GB)
• Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4, NVMe 1.4
• Form factor: M.2 2280
• Sequential read: up to 3500 MB/s
• Sequential write: up to 3000 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: up to 300,000
• Random write IOPS: up to 280,000
• Endurance: 600 TBW
• MTBF: 1,500,000 hours
• Warranty: 3-year limited

Why choose it

The Wave(P) strikes an excellent balance between price and performance. With read speeds up to 3500 MB/s, it dramatically reduces boot times and game loading screens. The DRAM-less design with Host Memory Buffer (HMB) keeps power consumption low while maintaining high throughput, making it ideal for laptops and small form factor builds. Advanced features like TRIM, S.M.A.R.T., and ECC ensure data integrity and long-term reliability.

Ideal use cases

• Upgrading a gaming PC or laptop for faster level loads
• Editing 4K video or large photo libraries
• Building a responsive home office workstation
• Breathing new life into an older system with an M.2 slot

Good to know

The drive operates between 0°C and 70°C and can be stored from -40°C to 85°C. It supports NVMe 1.4 and is backward compatible with PCIe Gen3 motherboards. Installation is tool-free in most cases, and the drive is backed by a 3-year limited warranty.