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HIKSEMI Wave | 1TB Capacity | M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe | Up to 3000MBps Read
Years of footage, client archives and games kept on a single stick, ending the shuffle between portable disks.
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The HIKSEMI Wave 1TB is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 19,500, an M.2 2280 internal SSD running NVMe over PCIe Gen3x4 with reads rated up to 3000MB/s. Every unit is brand new and sealed under model number HS-SSD-WAVE-1024G. As the largest of the three HIKSEMI Wave sizes we carry, the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB suits machines that store big media libraries as well as run software. It mounts on the motherboard itself with a single screw, leaving no data or power cables to manage. Find it at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for photographers, videographers, content creators and architects across Kenya, the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB handles heavy files without forcing you to offload work every week. A wedding shoot in Naivasha or a corporate event in Upper Hill can produce hundreds of gigabytes of photos and clips. On a small laptop drive, that means constant shuffling to external disks and the risk of losing a job. The HIKSEMI Wave 1TB keeps active projects, editing software and a working archive on fast internal storage, so Lightroom catalogues and Premiere timelines load quickly instead of stuttering.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops push unmarked drives with no receipt, Mascom International sells the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB sealed, invoiced and backed by a written 6-month warranty. Customers across Nairobi tell us that moving to 1TB ends the daily habit of deleting files before every new project. At Mascom International, we're seeing creative studios in Kilimani and Westlands standardise on 1TB NVMe drives for their editing machines. Visit the Kimathi Street store for an in-person slot check and fitting, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the HIKSEMI Wave
How much does the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB cost in Kenya?
The HIKSEMI Wave 1TB costs KSh 19,500, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That figure includes a 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery to every county. It is KSh 8,500 more than the HIKSEMI Wave 512GB at KSh 11,000, a step up that gives you twice the space. Per gigabyte, it comes to about KSh 19.50, the lowest cost per gigabyte across the three HIKSEMI Wave sizes Mascom International stocks.
Should I buy the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB or the Lexar NQ700 1TB?
The HIKSEMI Wave 1TB and the Lexar NQ700 1TB both cost KSh 19,500 at Mascom International, but they use different PCIe generations. The HIKSEMI Wave runs on PCIe Gen3x4 with reads up to 3000MB/s, while the Lexar NQ700 is a PCIe Gen4 drive. If your laptop or motherboard has a Gen4 M.2 slot, the Lexar NQ700 makes better use of it at the same price. On a Gen3-only machine, a Gen4 drive drops to Gen3 speed, so either drive serves well.
How many photos and videos fit on the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB?
The HIKSEMI Wave 1TB holds roughly 310,000 photos at about 3MB each once formatted. Windows shows about 931GB usable, which is normal because it counts storage in binary units. For video, that is around 119 hours of 1080p footage at 130MB per minute, or about 44 hours of 4K at 350MB per minute. Raw camera files run larger than standard photos, so photographers shooting raw should expect fewer images, though still many full event shoots.
Is the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB safe to use in a dusty workshop or site office?
Yes, the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB tolerates dusty settings better than a hard drive because it has no moving parts inside. Industrial Area workshops and construction site offices fill machines with fine dust that wrecks spinning disks over time. Flash memory has no read heads for dust to damage. Dust can still block the computer's fans and raise temperatures, so blow out the vents every few months. Keeping a daily backup over a Safaricom or Airtel hotspot to cloud storage adds a second layer of safety.
Who should buy the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB and who should skip it?
The HIKSEMI Wave 1TB fits creators, gamers and offices that need lots of fast internal storage on a Gen3 laptop or desktop. Skip it if your machine has a Gen4 slot and you want top transfer speed; the Lexar NM790 reads at up to 7400MB/s. Budget buyers who only need space can save KSh 2,500 with the SATA-based HIKSEMI Wave S 1TB at KSh 17,000. Light office users are better served by the HIKSEMI Wave 512GB.
Can the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB go into a PlayStation 5?
No, the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB is not the right choice for PS5 storage expansion, because the console's M.2 slot calls for a PCIe Gen4 drive. Gamers who want more PS5 space should ask Mascom International about Gen4 options such as the Lexar NM790 1TB at KSh 29,000. The HIKSEMI Wave 1TB works well in gaming PCs and laptops instead. There, it holds a large library of PC titles and cuts loading times compared with a hard drive.
Will the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB speed up video editing?
The HIKSEMI Wave 1TB speeds up editing by loading footage, previews and cache files far quicker than a hard drive or SATA SSD. Reads up to 3000MB/s mean 1080p and 4K clips scrub smoothly on the timeline, provided the processor and graphics card keep pace. Videographers in Mombasa and Nakuru often keep the current project on the internal NVMe drive and archive finished work elsewhere. That split keeps the 1TB drive responsive and leaves room for new shoots.
Is the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB worth it for a CCTV or POS desktop?
For a CCTV review station or busy POS desktop, the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB gives fast searches and ample room for exported footage and sales records. Supermarkets and shops in Eldoret and Kisumu often run a single desktop for M-Pesa reconciliation, receipts and camera playback. An NVMe system drive keeps that machine quick even with several programs open all day. For round-the-clock CCTV recording, a surveillance-grade hard drive in the recorder remains the usual choice, with the HIKSEMI Wave holding the operating system.
Technical Specifications
Performance and Speed
- Sequential reads rated up to 3000MB/s — large video files and project folders open far quicker than from SATA storage.
- PCIe Gen3x4 interface — four lanes of PCI Express 3.0, giving the drive a direct, wide path to the processor.
- NVMe protocol — a command system designed for flash memory that processes many read and write requests at once.
- Fast random access — Lightroom previews, game assets and Windows files load with little delay because nothing has to spin up.
- Responsive multitasking — editing software, browser tabs and background backups can run together without the drive becoming the slow point.
- Quick Windows startup — the desktop appears within moments of the logo, even with many startup apps installed.
Capacity and Real-World Storage
- 1TB rated capacity — around 931GB shows in Windows, the usual difference caused by binary versus decimal counting.
- Roughly 310,000 standard photos at about 3MB each — years of family pictures or many complete event shoots.
- About 119 hours of 1080p video at roughly 130MB per minute — a full season of church services or school events.
- Around 44 hours of 4K footage at about 350MB per minute — several active client projects at once.
- Space for Windows, Adobe Creative Cloud, Office and a sizeable PC game library on one internal drive.
- Big enough to keep a full year of M-Pesa statements, KRA returns and client invoices alongside heavy media work.
Interface and Compatibility
- M.2 2280 form factor — a 22mm by 80mm stick, the standard length for M.2 slots in most laptops and desktops.
- M-key connector — the notch pattern used by NVMe-capable M.2 sockets on modern motherboards.
- Requires NVMe support — some older laptops have SATA-only M.2 slots that will not recognise this drive.
- Backward and forward fit — runs in PCIe Gen4 and Gen5 M.2 slots at its own Gen3 speed.
- Native support in Windows 10, Windows 11 and Linux — the operating system detects it without extra drivers.
- Not for PS5 expansion — the console's slot calls for a PCIe Gen4 drive, so this model belongs in PCs.
Build, Endurance and Reliability
- 3D NAND flash — memory cells stacked vertically, packing a full terabyte onto a compact single stick.
- Solid-state build — no motors or platters, so bumps on a boda boda ride to a shoot carry less risk than with a hard drive.
- Silent operation — nothing clicks or whirs, which suits recording rooms and quiet editing suites.
- Low-profile stick — slides under thin laptop base panels where bulkier storage will not fit.
- Lower power draw than a spinning hard drive — laptops running on battery during a KPLC outage last longer.
- Copes with Mombasa humidity and Nairobi dust better than spinning disks — sealed chips have no exposed mechanical parts.
Inclusions and Setup
- Drive only in a sealed retail box — no heatsink, screw or USB cloning adapter is listed.
- M.2 screw — normally already fitted on the motherboard or included with the laptop.
- Fresh Windows install — use a standard USB installer to set up the operating system directly on the drive.
- Data migration — clone an existing drive through a spare M.2 slot or an NVMe-to-USB enclosure.
- Optional desktop heatsink — helpful for long, sustained transfers in a hot room or a cramped case.
- In-store fitting — Mascom International technicians can install the drive and confirm detection in BIOS while you wait.
Package Contents
The sealed HIKSEMI Wave 1TB box contains the drive itself and nothing more. No heatsink, mounting screw or cloning kit is listed with this model, since most laptops and motherboards keep the M.2 screw in the slot. If you need a replacement screw, an M.2 heatsink for a desktop, or an NVMe USB enclosure to move your old data, mention it when you order and Mascom International will confirm what is in stock. Check the seal before you sign for delivery.
Warranty
The HIKSEMI Wave 1TB carries a 6-month warranty from Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. If the drive develops a factory fault or is no longer detected within that time, bring it with your receipt to the Mascom International service desk in Nairobi CBD, which handles all claims.
Where to Buy the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB in Kenya
Buy the HIKSEMI Wave 1TB in person at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your laptop or PC, and our technicians can check slot support, fit the drive and confirm it is detected before you go. The drive ships in HIKSEMI's standard retail finish, so there are no colours to pick.
To order or ask about compatibility, contact us:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We offer pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and studios and offices in Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu and Eldoret receive orders the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The drive is protected by the 6-month warranty outlined above. With Mascom International, you get honest specifications, clear and accurate pricing, and a real after-sales team you can walk in and speak to in Nairobi CBD.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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