Hiksemi
Hiksemi Wave(S) 256GB 2.5" SSD
In stock
SKU HS-SSD-WAVE-S-256G
R 1 015,00
R 1 089,00−7%
Or pay in up to 6 interest-free instalments from R 169,16 with Stitch Pay Later.
Courier delivery R180 (free on orders of R2 500 or more): 1–3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them, 2–4 working days further out. Express 1–2 working days for R210 (R150 on orders of R2 500 or more).
| Delivering to | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Major centres: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them | 1–3 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| More than 100km from a major centre | 2–4 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| Express delivery, anywhere | 1–2 working days | R210, R150 from R2 500 |
| Collect from Edenvale | When we tell you it’s ready | Free |
- Courier delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. Choose express or collection at checkout.
- Times count from the day your order is dispatched. Orders placed before 12:00 on a working day ship the same day; after 12:00, on weekends or on public holidays they ship the next working day.
- Pre-built PCs and PC Builder builds need 2–4 extra working days to assemble and test before they ship.
- The area check is a guide based on your postal code, and delivery times are the courier’s estimates. Please make sure your address and postal code are correct — an incorrect address delays delivery.
- Full shipping policy
- Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
- Official warranty Local South African warranty and support
- Expert help Talk to a builder before you buy
An entry-level 2.5" SATA drive to replace a hard disk
The Hiksemi Wave(S) is a 256GB 2.5" SATA III drive for desktops and laptops with a standard drive bay. It is enough for Windows and everyday applications, and it is the cheapest way to stop a mechanical hard drive from holding a machine back. SATA is capped near 550 MB/s by the interface itself, so think of this as a responsiveness and reliability upgrade, not a performance win over an NVMe drive.
Key Features
- Form factor: 2.5-inch SATA III drive, backwards compatible with SATA II
- Sequential speeds: Up to 530 MB/s read and 400 MB/s write
- Random performance: Up to 45K IOPS 4K aligned random read and 75K IOPS 4K aligned random write
- Endurance: Up to 80TB written (TBW) with a 1,500,000 hour MTBF rating
- 3D NAND: 3D NAND flash and BGA components on an automated production line
- Anti-shock construction: No moving parts, so it shrugs off the knocks and drops that kill a spinning disk
- Tested to surveillance server standards: Validated against video surveillance server testing standards for stability
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 256GB (formats to roughly 238GB usable) |
| Form factor | 2.5 inch |
| Interface | SATA III (backwards compatible with SATA II) |
| Sequential read (CDM) | Up to 530 MB/s |
| Sequential write (CDM) | Up to 400 MB/s |
| 4K aligned random read | Up to 45K IOPS |
| 4K aligned random write | Up to 75K IOPS |
| Endurance | Up to 80TB TBW |
| MTBF | 1,500,000 hours |
| Storage medium | 3D NAND |
| Dimensions | 10 x 6.9 x 0.7 cm |
| Weight | 34g |
| Warranty | 3 year |
What's in the Box
- Hiksemi Wave(S) 2.5" 256GB SATA III Solid State Drive (Green) x1
Covered by a 3 year warranty. A budget pick for a secondary system, a family machine, or an office desktop that only needs Windows and a browser to feel quick again.
Key details
| Capacity | 256 GB |
|---|---|
| Interface | SATA III |
| Drive form factor | 2.5 inch |
| Category | Solid State Drives (SSD) |
| Brand | Hiksemi |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Questions
Before you buy
Will this drive fit my motherboard?
It connects over SATA III in the 2.5 inch form factor. Check that your board has a free slot of that type - an M.2 drive needs an M.2 socket of the right length, a SATA drive needs a SATA port and a power lead from the supply. A drive will still work in a slower slot than it is rated for, it just will not reach its full speed.
How much will actually fit on it?
It is a 256GB drive. Formatted capacity always reads a little lower than the number on the box because drive makers count in decimal gigabytes and Windows reports binary ones - that is normal and not a fault. Leaving roughly ten percent free also helps an SSD hold its write speed over time.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
Yes - this one is in stock. Order before 12:00 on a working day and it ships the same day; after that it goes out the next working day. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, so an order placed over a weekend or a public holiday ships on the next working day.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.
Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.
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