The Budi DC206TT30B is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 1,500, a 3-metre USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 65W Power Delivery charging and 480Mbps data transfer. A braided nylon jacket runs the full length of the cord, and both ends finish in a machined metal shell rather than moulded plastic. Both connectors are reversible, so plug orientation never matters. Mascom International stocks the Budi DC206TT30B at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Countrywide pay-on-arrival delivery covers all 47 counties.
Most charging cables sold in Kenya measure 1 metre. That length forces you onto the floor beside the socket, or leaves a laptop stranded on a hotel bedside table far from the desk. The Budi DC206TT30B triples that reach. Students at Strathmore, USIU, and Kenyatta University charge from the one working socket in a hostel room and still type from bed. Sales teams, hospitality managers in Diani and Naivasha, field engineers, and medical staff on call keep a phone or laptop topping up on a desk while the adapter sits behind a cabinet.
Where most Nairobi accessory shops sell unbranded 3-metre cords that fray at the connector inside a few weeks, the Budi DC206TT30B places a braided sleeve over the wire and metal housing at the two points that take the most strain. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us connector failure, not wire failure, is what kills a long cable first. Against UGREEN and Baseus cables of the same length, the Budi DC206TT30B holds the 65W rating at a lower Kenyan price. Test it against your own laptop at our Kimathi Street counter, or order it for delivery and pay when it arrives.
Common Questions About the Budi DC206TT30B
Does the Budi DC206TT30B charge a laptop, or only a phone?
It charges both. The cable is rated for 65W Power Delivery, which covers the full charging speed of most 13-inch and 14-inch USB-C laptops, including the MacBook Air, Dell XPS 13, HP Pavilion Aero, and Lenovo ThinkPad models with USB-C charging. It also handles fast charging on Samsung Galaxy, Xiaomi, Oppo, Tecno, and Infinix phones. Larger gaming laptops that ship with a 100W or 140W adapter will still charge over this cable, but slower than their bundled adapter allows.
Is 3 metres too long for fast charging to still work properly?
No. The Budi DC206TT30B uses a thicker copper conductor than a thin 1-metre cable, which keeps voltage drop low across the extra distance. In practice you lose a small fraction of a watt over 3 metres, not enough to change how long a phone takes to fill. What matters far more is the adapter on the wall. Pair the cable with a 45W or 65W Power Delivery charger and the length makes no meaningful difference to charging times.
Which devices work with this cable?
Any device with a USB-C port on both ends of the connection. That covers Samsung Galaxy S and A series, Google Pixel, iPhone 15 and newer, iPad Air and Pro, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Tecno, Infinix, and Itel phones. On the laptop side it fits MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, HP EliteBook, Dell Latitude, Lenovo ThinkPad, and ASUS Zenbook models with USB-C charging. It also powers a Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, USB-C power bank, and most USB-C headphones and earbuds.
How fast does the Budi DC206TT30B move files?
Data runs at 480Mbps, the USB 2.0 standard. That copies roughly 60 megabytes per second, so a 2GB video file moves across in about 35 seconds. It handles photo backups, document syncing, and Android file transfer without complaint. It is not the cable for offloading a full 128GB memory card or running an external SSD at full speed, since those workloads need USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt cables rated at 5Gbps and above.
Will the braided cable actually last longer than a standard one?
The braided nylon sleeve resists the abrasion that shreds rubber-jacketed cables against a matatu seat, a desk edge, or a bag zip. The metal shell at each end stiffens the joint where the cord meets the plug, which is where roughly eight in ten cables fail. Neither feature makes a cable permanent. Pulling it from the wall by the cord, or wrapping it tightly around a charger, still breaks the internal wires over time.
Do I need to buy a 65W charger to use this cable?
No, but the adapter sets your actual speed. The cable carries whatever the charger and the device negotiate between them, up to its 65W ceiling. A 20W adapter charges at 20W over this cable. A 65W adapter charges a compatible laptop at the full 65W. Mascom International stocks USB-C Power Delivery adapters from 20W to 65W at the Kimathi Street counter, so you can match the cable to the wattage your device actually accepts.
Is the Budi DC206TT30B worth KSh 1,500 in Kenya's market?
At KSh 1,500 it sits between the unbranded 3-metre cords that sell for KSh 400 and branded equivalents from UGREEN or Anker that reach KSh 2,500 and above. The difference against the cheap end is the 65W rating and the reinforced connectors, both of which decide whether the cable lasts three months or three years. Against the expensive end, you give up USB 3.2 data speeds you likely do not need on a charging cable.
Can it charge a phone from a power bank, or top up the power bank itself?
Yes, in both directions. Plug either end into a USB-C power bank that supports two-way Power Delivery and the cable carries current whichever way the devices negotiate. This suits anyone running a UGREEN or Anker power bank through a KPLC outage, or charging on the road between Nairobi and Mombasa. The same cable then refills the power bank itself from a wall adapter, so one cord covers the whole cycle.
Does the cable send video to a monitor or television?
No. The Budi DC206TT30B carries power and USB 2.0 data only. It does not support DisplayPort Alternate Mode, so plugging it between a laptop and a USB-C monitor will not produce a picture. For screen mirroring or a second display you need a cable or adapter that explicitly lists DisplayPort Alt Mode or Thunderbolt support. Mascom International stocks USB-C to HDMI adapters and video-capable USB-C cables separately for that job.
Technical Specifications
Charging Output and Power Delivery Support
- Rated for 65W USB Power Delivery, covering fast charging on phones, tablets, and most 14-inch USB-C laptops.
- Current rating of 3A across the conductors, sufficient for the standard 20V Power Delivery profile used by laptops.
- Supports Power Delivery negotiation, so the cable passes whatever wattage the charger and device agree between them.
- Compatible with Samsung Super Fast Charging, Oppo and Realme SUPERVOOC over the standard PD path, and Apple fast charging.
- Charges a typical 4,500mAh phone from empty to half in roughly 25 minutes with a 45W adapter.
- Handles a 13-inch laptop battery from empty to full in about 100 minutes on a 65W adapter.
Data Transfer and File Syncing
- Transfers data at 480Mbps, the USB 2.0 rate, working out to roughly 60 megabytes per second in practice.
- Moves a 2GB video file between two USB-C devices in approximately 35 seconds under normal conditions.
- Supports Android File Transfer, Windows drag-and-drop copying, and phone-to-laptop migration tools during a device upgrade.
- Handles photo and document backup from phone to laptop without needing WhatsApp Web or a cloud upload.
- Does not carry USB 3.2 speeds, so external SSDs and large card offloads run slower than a 5Gbps cable.
- Charging and data transfer run at the same time, so a phone keeps filling while files copy across.
Device Compatibility Across Phones Laptops and Consoles
- Works with any two devices that both carry USB-C ports, with no adapter or dongle required in between.
- Covers Samsung Galaxy S and A series, Google Pixel, iPhone 15 onward, and all current Chinese Android brands.
- Fits MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, HP EliteBook, Dell Latitude, Lenovo ThinkPad, and ASUS Zenbook USB-C charging ports.
- Charges Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and USB-C gaming controllers from a wall adapter or a power bank.
- Powers USB-C earbuds, headphones, smartwatch charging docks, and portable speakers stocked at Mascom International.
- Two-way charging works with any power bank supporting bidirectional Power Delivery, refilling the bank or the device.
- Does not carry video signal, so USB-C monitors and HDMI adapters need a separate DisplayPort Alt Mode cable.
Cable Construction and Daily Durability
- Braided nylon sleeve covers the full 3-metre run, resisting abrasion against desk edges, bag zips, and matatu seats.
- Machined metal shell caps both connectors, stiffening the joint where roughly eight in ten charging cables fail first.
- Reversible USB-C connectors on both ends plug in either orientation, useful when reaching behind furniture in dim light.
- Strain relief at the connector base spreads bending force instead of concentrating it on one internal wire.
- Copper conductors sized for 3A carry current across the full length without the voltage sag that thin cables show.
- Black finish across the sleeve and both shells, hiding the dust and hand marks that pale cables collect quickly.
- Cable weight stays near 80 grams, light enough to coil into a laptop bag pocket alongside a charger.
Length Handling and Everyday Placement
- Full 3-metre span, equal to 9.8 feet, roughly three times the reach of the cable bundled with most phones.
- Reaches from a wall socket to a bed, a sofa, or the far side of a boardroom table.
- Suits hostel rooms and older Kenyan apartments where one working socket sits far from any desk surface.
- Lets a laptop charge on a meeting table while the adapter stays plugged in at the wall behind.
- Long enough to run from a car inverter or 12V USB-C socket to a back-seat passenger on the Nairobi-Mombasa route.
- Coils flat without the memory kinks that stiff PVC cables hold after a few weeks in a bag.
Package Contents
- Budi DC206TT30B USB-C to USB-C cable, 3 metres, black
- Budi retail packaging with the model code printed on the reverse
Note:Budi supplies this cable on its own, without a wall adapter. That is standard across every brand for cables sold separately rather than inside a phone box. Mascom International stocks matching USB-C Power Delivery adapters rated from 20W to 65W at the Kimathi Street counter, so you can pair the cable with a charger that reaches the wattage your laptop or phone actually accepts.
Warranty
The Budi DC206TT30B carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. Coverage includes connector failure, internal wire breakage under normal use, and charging faults that appear without physical damage to the cable. Cuts, chew marks, crushing, and damage caused by pulling the cable from a socket by the cord fall outside the cover. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly at the counter.
Where to Buy the Budi DC206TT30B in Kenya
The Budi DC206TT30B is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and test the cable against your own phone or laptop before you pay. This model is stocked in black.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Budi DC206TT30B across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you inspect the cable and pay only once it reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Kakamega, and Garissa, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every cable comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above. If you are unsure whether the cable matches your charger or your laptop's charging port, send us the model over WhatsApp and our Nairobi CBD team will confirm the pairing before you order. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current Kenyan pricing, and after-sales backing on every accessory we stock.
