The Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 1,100, as a brand new and sealed 1-metre USB-C cord rated for up to 100W charging. Its flat braided black cord hides small magnets along its length, so it coils into a neat loop on its own instead of knotting. Amaya, the Chinese mobile-accessories brand, prints high-speed data transmission and secure fast charging on the box. You can see and test the Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable at our store in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for executives, developers, content creators and university students across Kenya, the Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable charges phones, tablets and USB-C laptops from one cord. The problem it solves is the cable nest: loose cords tangle in a backpack on a matatu, fray at the neck, and need two minutes of untangling when KPLC power returns and every minute of charging counts. The magnets snap the Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable into a coil in seconds. It suits Android phones, iPhone 15 and later, and iPads with USB-C, so one family or one shared office desk can rely on a single cord.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International sells Amaya stock from sealed boxes, never loose cables of unknown origin like those sold by the handful on Luthuli Avenue. Customers across Nairobi who buy the Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable tell us the magnetic coil is the feature they notice first, because the cord stays exactly as they packed it. It costs more than our plain braided cords, and the difference pays for the magnets and the 100W rating. Visit our Kimathi Street store, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable
How much is the Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable in Kenya?
The Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable costs KSh 1,100, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the 1-metre magnetic braided cable in its retail box and a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. No charger comes with it. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties, so you inspect the cable before you hand over cash. If you only need a 100W cord without magnets, the Amaya ACD-CC33 costs KSh 360, which is KSh 740 less.
How does the Amaya ACD-316CC compare with the Amaya ACD-CC33?
Both cables are rated for 100W, but the Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable and the Amaya ACD-CC33 suit different habits. The ACD-316CC uses magnets to coil itself, runs 1 metre and costs KSh 1,100 at Mascom International. The ACD-CC33 has zinc-alloy plugs on a flat braided cord, runs 1.2 metres and costs KSh 360. Pick the ACD-316CC if you carry your cable every day and hate untangling it. Pick the ACD-CC33 if the cord mostly stays plugged in beside a bed or desk.
Will the Amaya ACD-316CC charge quickly during short power windows in Kenya?
The Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable can carry up to 100W, which leaves headroom for the strongest USB-C chargers sold in Kenya. A cable's wattage is the most it can carry; the real speed depends on your charger and your phone or laptop. During KPLC outages, pair it with a USB-C power bank or a fast wall charger such as the Amaya ACW-U45, a 45W GaN adapter at KSh 1,800 from Mascom International, to make each short charging window count.
Does the Amaya ACD-316CC work with iPhone and iPad?
Yes, the Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable suits iPhone 15 and later and iPads with a USB-C port. It works just as well with Android phones that charge through USB-C, including Samsung, Tecno, Infinix, Oppo and Redmi models. It will not fit an iPhone 14 or earlier, because those phones use Apple's Lightning plug. For them, Mascom International stocks Type-C to Lightning cables such as the Amaya ACD-CL30 at KSh 360, so bring your phone to the store if you are unsure which plug it has.
Can the Amaya ACD-316CC charge a laptop?
The Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable can charge laptops that take power through a USB-C port, since it is rated for chargers up to 100W. Many business ultrabooks in Upper Hill and Westlands offices charge this way. Your laptop still needs a USB-C charger strong enough for it; the Amaya HU701 70W wall charger at KSh 2,500 suits many models. Older laptops with a round barrel pin cannot use it, so check your charging port before you buy.
How do the magnets on the Amaya ACD-316CC work?
Small magnets inside the flat braided cord of the Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable pull each loop onto the next as you wind it. You fold the cord in circles and it holds itself as a neat coil, with no strap or rubber band. Unwinding takes one pull. That matters for anyone who drops a cable into a handbag, laptop sleeve or car door pocket, because a coiled cord does not knot and strain the plug necks, where cables usually wear out first.
Does the Amaya ACD-316CC transfer data as well as charge?
Yes, the Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable carries data as well as power, and Amaya describes it on the box as built for high-speed data transmission. You can move photos from a phone to a USB-C laptop, back up a tablet, or connect a phone to a computer for file sharing. Amaya does not print a data speed figure on the box, so if you move large video files often, test it with your own devices at our Kimathi Street store first.
Who should buy the Amaya ACD-316CC and who should skip it?
The Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable suits people who carry a cable every day: commuters, students moving between lecture halls at JKUAT or Kenyatta University, sales teams and field engineers. It also suits anyone charging a USB-C laptop away from the desk. Skip it if your cord stays plugged in at home and tangles never bother you; the Amaya ACD-365CC at KSh 170 gives 60W on a flat braided 1-metre cord. Owners of an iPhone 14 or earlier need a Lightning cable instead.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- Type-C plug at both ends — the small oval reversible connector, so it goes in either way up, even in a dark hostel room during a power cut.
- Rated for up to 100W — headroom for phones, tablets and USB-C laptops; actual speed depends on the charger and the device.
- Fast charging support — draws faster power from USB-C fast chargers, which shortens the time your phone sits tied to a socket before you head out.
- Data transfer — Amaya describes it as high-speed data transmission, for syncing photos, documents and backups between USB-C devices.
- 1-metre length — reaches from a wall socket to a bedside table or office desk without loose slack on the floor to trip over or snag.
Compatibility
- Android phones with USB-C — Samsung Galaxy, Tecno, Infinix, Oppo, Redmi and most current Android models charge and sync through it.
- iPhone 15 and later — the iPhones with a USB-C port plug straight in, with no adapter needed on either end.
- iPads with USB-C — charge the tablet or connect it to a computer through the same cord you use for your phone, so one cable covers both.
- USB-C laptops — models that accept power through USB-C charge from a suitable USB-C charger using this cable.
- Chargers and power banks with a USB-C output — the classic rectangular USB-A port will not take it.
- Lightning and Micro-USB devices are not supported — iPhone 14 and earlier and budget phones with the older small plug need a different cable.
Build
- Flat braided cord — a woven outer jacket that resists fraying and lies flat instead of twisting into knots in a pocket.
- Built-in magnets along the cord — each loop clings to the next, so the cable coils itself into a compact bundle.
- Black finish — hides dust, road grime and pocket lint far better than a white cord after months of daily handling on the move.
- Flat profile — packs thin in a laptop sleeve, handbag pocket or travel pouch beside a power bank, and does not roll off a desk.
- No cable tie needed — the magnetic coil replaces straps and rubber bands, leaving nothing extra to lose when you pack up.
Inclusions and Support
- One Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable in its sealed Amaya retail box — brand new and unopened when you receive it.
- Charger sold separately — the Amaya ACW-U54S 20W at KSh 500 suits phones; the ACW-U45 45W GaN at KSh 1,800 suits tablets and laptops.
- 6-month Mascom International warranty — covers manufacturing defects, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- In-store testing — try the cable with your own phone, tablet or laptop at our Kimathi Street counter before you pay a shilling.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery — inspect the sealed box at your door anywhere in Kenya before any money changes hands.
Package Contents
The Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable arrives in its sealed Amaya retail box, and the box holds the cable only: one 1-metre flat braided black USB-C to USB-C cord with magnets built in. There is no wall adapter inside. If you need one, Mascom International sells compatible Amaya chargers separately, from the ACW-U54S 20W phone charger to the HU701 70W adapter for laptops. Open the box at our counter and we will test the cable with your device before you leave.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects, such as a plug that stops charging or a connector that fails under normal use. Bring the cable and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building to make a claim.
Where to Buy the Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable in Kenya
You can pick up the Amaya ACD-316CC Type-C to Type-C Cable at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your phone, tablet or laptop and watch the cable charge it before you pay, and feel how the magnetic coil holds together in your hand. It comes in black.
To order or ask a question before you visit, reach us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and buyers in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive theirs within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your cable is backed by the 6-month warranty above. We list only the specifications printed on the box, price every cable openly, and answer after-sales questions from our own desk on Kimathi Street, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
