Amaya ATW-323 FreeBuds Pro true wireless earbuds are now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 1,200, brand new and sealed, at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The Amaya ATW-323 pairs 13mm dynamic drivers with Bluetooth 5.4, a 10-metre wireless range, and 6 hours of listening from a single charge. Its 500mAh charging case pushes total runtime to roughly 40 hours before you touch a wall socket again. The Amaya ATW-323 FreeBuds Pro charge over USB-C, the same cable your phone already uses, and refill fully in about one hour.
At KSh 1,200, the Amaya ATW-323 sits in the price band where most buyers have already been burned once. University students at Kenyatta University, USIU and Strathmore, boda riders taking calls between drops, gym members at Nairobi's estate fitness centres, and shop attendants who listen through a nine-hour shift all face the same problem: earbuds under two thousand shillings that die by mid-afternoon or lose one side within a month. The Amaya ATW-323 FreeBuds Pro answer that with a 500mAh case, a replaceable-price tag, and honest, published battery figures rather than invented ones.
Unlike most no-name earbuds sold through social media pages, the Amaya ATW-323 comes with published manufacturer specifications you can check, a 6-month Mascom International warranty, and a physical shop you can walk into on Kimathi Street. Buyers consistently report that the case, not the earbuds, is what decides whether budget audio survives a real week. At Mascom International, we are seeing the KSh 1,000 to KSh 1,500 band become Kenya's busiest audio price point, and the ATW-323 FreeBuds Pro competes there on runtime rather than marketing claims. Visit Mascom International Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to test the Amaya ATW-323 FreeBuds Pro before paying, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Amaya ATW-323 FreeBuds Pro
How does the Amaya ATW-323 compare to earbuds costing three times more?
The ATW-323 matches KSh 4,000 earbuds on runtime and driver size, and trails them on tuning and call software. Its 13mm drivers are physically larger than the 6mm to 10mm drivers inside most branded competitors, which helps low-end output. What you give up is refined audio processing, app-based equaliser control, and certified sweat ratings. For music on a matatu, podcasts during a commute, or calls at a kibanda, that trade lands in your favour at KSh 1,200.
What does 40 hours of total playtime mean in real use?
Forty hours is the combined figure: 6 hours from the earbuds themselves, plus roughly five more refills stored in the 500mAh case. In practice, a student listening three hours daily gets close to two weeks between wall charges. A boda rider using one earbud at a time stretches it further, because only one 35mAh cell drains. Volume above 70 percent cuts these numbers by a quarter, so treat 6 hours as a fair-volume figure.
Are these earbuds an earclip design or a sealed in-ear fit?
Amaya's own distributor listing describes an earclip, open-ear shape, while several Kenyan retail listings describe a sealed in-ear fit with tips.Mascom International settles this the direct way: walk into the Kimathi Street shop, or ask on WhatsApp and our team photographs the actual unit in stock before you pay.
Do the Amaya ATW-323 FreeBuds Pro have active noise cancellation?
The manufacturer specification sheet lists no active noise cancellation, so treat the ATW-323 as a passive-isolation product.What you get instead is physical isolation from the fit itself, plus microphone noise reduction on calls. On a Ngong Road matatu, expect engine rumble to drop but not disappear. Anyone needing true cancellation should budget above KSh 3,500 for a set that genuinely offers it.
What is the Jerry chip AD7043A2, and why does it matter?
The AD7043A2 is the Bluetooth chipset from Jerry Technology handling pairing, audio decoding and power draw. It is the reason the ATW-323 reaches Bluetooth 5.4 at this price, which brings faster reconnection, lower battery drain during idle time, and steadier links in crowded signal areas like Tom Mboya Street.It supports SBC audio, not aptX or LDAC.
How far can I walk from my phone before the audio cuts?
Amaya rates the ATW-323 at 10 metres, which holds in open space with no walls between you and the phone. Indoors, expect five to seven metres through one plasterboard wall, and less through concrete. Practically, this covers leaving your phone charging on a desk while you move around a small office or one-bedroom flat. Walk into another room in a stone-built Kenyan house and the audio will stutter before it drops entirely.
Can two people share one pair, using a single earbud each?
Yes. Each earbud connects independently, so one person takes the left and another takes the right, both hearing the same audio from one phone. This mono-per-user mode also runs the battery differently: each 35mAh cell drains at its own rate, and you return whichever one empties first to the case. Matatu conductors, market traders sharing a phone, and siblings watching one screen use the ATW-323 this way daily across Kenya.
Are the ATW-323 FreeBuds Pro suitable for online classes and work calls?
For Zoom lectures, Google Meet sessions and Microsoft Teams calls, yes, with one caveat. The built-in microphones carry your voice clearly in a quiet room and in light street noise, and the 6-hour runtime covers a full morning of classes. Bluetooth 5.4 keeps audio and video roughly in sync. In heavy traffic noise, however, callers will hear the background. A wired headset still wins for interviews and recorded presentations.
What happens if one earbud stops working after purchase?
Mascom International covers the Amaya ATW-323 FreeBuds Pro for 6 months against manufacturing defects, and a single failed earbud is the most common budget-audio fault. Bring the pair and the case to our Kimathi Street service desk, or send it back from upcountry through the same courier that delivered it. We assess the unit and replace it where the fault is a defect rather than physical damage or water entry.
Technical Specifications
Audio Hardware and Sound Output
- 13mm dynamic drivers, larger than the 6mm to 10mm units in most rival earbuds under KSh 2,000.
- Bass-forward tuning suits Gengetone, Bongo, Afrobeats and hip-hop far better than acoustic or classical recordings.
- SBC audio codec supported, the universal standard every Android phone and iPhone handles without extra setup.
- No aptX or LDAC support, so high-resolution streaming on Spotify or Apple Music plays back at standard quality.
- Passive isolation only from the earpiece fit; no active noise cancellation is listed by the manufacturer.
- Built-in microphone per earbud with noise reduction for calls, adequate for quiet rooms and light street noise.
Wireless Connectivity and Pairing Range
- Bluetooth 5.4 through the Jerry Technology AD7043A2 chipset, handling pairing, decoding and idle power draw.
- Rated 10-metre operating range in open space; expect five to seven metres through a single indoor wall.
- Automatic reconnection when lifted from the case, so no manual pairing after the first setup.
- Independent left and right connection, allowing single-earbud use or two people sharing one phone.
- Compatible with Android, iOS, Windows laptops, macOS, Bluetooth-equipped TVs and PlayStation consoles.
- Bluetooth 5.4 cuts idle battery drain compared with 5.0 hardware, which matters most between short listening sessions.
Battery Life and Charging Times
- 35mAh battery inside each earbud, rated at 6 hours of continuous playback at moderate listening volume.
- 500mAh charging case stores roughly five additional refills, bringing combined runtime to approximately 40 hours.
- Earbuds recharge fully in about 1 hour when returned to a charged case.
- The case itself refills in about 2 hours from a standard 5W or higher USB-C charger.
- Volume above 70 percent reduces the 6-hour figure by roughly a quarter, a normal trait across all earbuds.
- Single-earbud use extends practical runtime, since only one 35mAh cell discharges while the other rests.
Build Materials and Everyday Durability
- PC and ABS plastic housing, chosen for impact resistance and light weight rather than metal finishing.
- No published IP rating for water or dust, so treat rain, heavy sweat and washing as real risks.
- Compact case fits a trouser pocket, shirt pocket or a small handbag compartment without bulging.
- Magnetic case seating holds each earbud in position, reducing the chance of one dropping out in transit.
- Light earpiece weight suits long shifts, lectures and matatu commutes where heavier earbuds cause fatigue.
Charging Port and Cable Requirements
- USB-C input on the charging case, matching the cable your Samsung, Tecno, Infinix or recent iPhone already uses.
- No proprietary cable required, so a lost cable costs KSh 200 rather than a replacement order.
- Works with any standard phone charger, power bank or laptop USB port for topping up the case.
- No wireless charging support on the case; contact must be made with a physical USB-C cable.
- Charging indicator lights show case status, letting you judge remaining refills before leaving the house.
- A 10,000mAh power bank refills the empty case roughly fifteen times over during upcountry travel.
Compatibility Across Phones, Laptops and Networks
- Pairs with any Bluetooth phone on Safaricom, Airtel Kenya or Telkom Kenya, since pairing is device-level.
- Works with M-PESA voice prompts, banking app notifications and WhatsApp voice notes on Android and iOS.
- Connects to Windows and macOS laptops for Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams sessions without extra software.
- No companion app, equaliser control or firmware updates, which keeps setup simple but limits later tuning.
- Supports voice assistant activation on paired phones, including Google Assistant and Siri, through the phone itself.
- Single-device connection at a time; switching between a laptop and phone requires manual reconnection.
Package Contents
The Amaya ATW-323 FreeBuds Pro retail package includes:
- Pair of Amaya ATW-323 FreeBuds Pro earbuds
- 500mAh USB-C charging case
- USB-A to USB-C charging cable
- User manual and warranty documentation
- Additional ear tips where the in-ear variant applies
Warranty
The Amaya ATW-323 FreeBuds Pro carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, covering both earbuds and the charging case. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Physical damage, water entry and normal battery wear fall outside coverage, as with all earbuds in this category.
Where to Buy the Amaya ATW-323 FreeBuds Pro in Kenya
The Amaya ATW-323 FreeBuds Pro is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to test the ATW-323 in person and confirm the exact design variant in stock before you pay. Available colours: Black and White.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Amaya ATW-323 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you only pay once the earbuds reach you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri and Kakamega, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every pair ships with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current pricing, and after-sales backing on every pair of earbuds we stock.
