SSD Disk Hiksemi 128GB, 2.5", 3D NAND, SATAIII 6 Gb/s - HS-SSD-WAVE(S)-128G

The Hiksemi HS-SSD-WAVE(S)-128G is a basic 2.5" SATA SSD with a capacity of 128GB, aimed at budget configurations and upgrades from old HDDs. If you are looking for something cheap and sensible for a system drive on an office or home computer, this model does exactly that. Speeds up to 460MB/s read and 370MB/s write are a huge leap compared to a classic hard drive and make older machines noticeably snappier. The 2.5" form factor and SATA 3 interface make it compatible with almost every desktop or laptop computer with a SATA port.

What you get

With a capacity of 128GB, you can comfortably keep the operating system and your main programs, so that Windows loads in seconds, not minutes. The SATA 3 (6Gb/s) interface allows the SSD to operate close to the bus limit, which is felt during fast loading of applications, browsers, and office software. Thanks to V-NAND memory, you get better density and reliability compared to older NAND implementations, which is important for a system drive that is loaded daily. The low weight of 34.4 g is a plus for laptops – you add almost no mass, but gain a significant speedup compared to an old 2.5" HDD. The 36-month warranty gives you peace of mind for long-term use in a budget build.

• Capacity of 128GB, ideal for a system partition with an operating system and main applications.
• Read speed up to 460MB/s, which significantly shortens boot time and program loading compared to an HDD.
• Write speed up to 370MB/s, sufficient for fast file writing and system updates.
• SATA 3 interface with a transfer speed of 6Gb/s for easy integration with almost every modern desktop or laptop computer.
• 2.5" form factor, a standard size for upgrading older machines with mechanical drives.
• V-NAND memory type, providing better efficiency and reliability compared to older NAND solutions.
• Low weight of only 34.4 g, suitable for light and ultraportable laptops.
• 36-month warranty, which is a good term for a budget SSD in daily use.

Who it is suitable for

This SSD is suitable if you want a cheap and clear upgrade from an HDD for an office machine, home PC, or older laptop, mainly for fast boot and a more responsive system. It is also a good choice as a system drive in a budget build, combined with a larger HDD or another SSD for storage. If you aim for serious gaming with many large titles or a heavy workstation setup, the 128GB capacity will likely be a limitation, and it is wiser to look towards larger SSDs.

The combination of 2.5" SATA 3, speeds up to 460/370MB/s, and a 36-month warranty makes the Hiksemi HS-SSD-WAVE(S)-128G a sensible small system drive with which you can easily breathe new life into an older computer without breaking the budget.