Budi DC230TT Cable 65W 1m is in stock at Mascom International for KSh 550, ready to collect at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. It is a USB-C to USB-C cord rated to carry up to 65 watts over the USB Power Delivery protocol, wrapped in a nylon braid with aluminium alloy connector housings at both ends. Data moves at 480 megabits per second for file copies between a phone and a laptop. Every Budi DC230TT we sell is brand new and sealed in its retail pack. At 1 metre it suits a desk, a car dashboard, or a bag pocket without coiling into a knot.
The Budi DC230TT was made for people who charge more than one class of device. University students in Nairobi and Eldoret run a laptop, a phone and a pair of earbuds off a single adapter. Field officers, matatu SACCO clerks, boda riders and photographers all lose hours to a cable that charges at 10 watts when the charger in the wall can send 65. Sales teams working out of Westlands and Upper Hill carry one bag and want one cord in it. The problem is rarely the charger. It is the thin, unmarked cable that throttles everything plugged into it.
At Mascom International, we're witnessing a steady shift as customers replace the free cables that shipped with older phones. Unlike the unbranded cords sold at bus stages and pavement stalls, the Budi DC230TT carries a model number, a published wattage rating and warranty backing from a shop you can walk into. Users consistently report braided cables outlasting plain plastic ones by a wide margin at the connector, which is where cables fail first. Come test the Budi DC230TT against your own laptop at our Kimathi Street counter, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Budi DC230TT Cable
Does the Budi DC230TT really charge at 65W?
Yes, up to 65 watts, provided both ends support it. The cable negotiates power through the USB Power Delivery protocol, topping out around 20 volts and 3.25 amps. A phone that accepts 33W draws 33W. A laptop rated for 65W draws the full amount. Nothing is forced into a device that cannot take it. Pair the Budi DC230TT with a 65W USB-C wall adapter to see those speeds, because a 20W adapter caps the result at 20W.
Will the Budi DC230TT charge my laptop?
It charges any laptop that accepts power through its USB-C port, including MacBook Air, Dell XPS, HP EliteBook, Lenovo ThinkPad and most Chromebooks. Check that the port carries a battery or lightning-bolt symbol, since some older USB-C ports handle data only. A 65W supply refills a 13-inch ultrabook in roughly 90 minutes from empty. Gaming laptops that ask for 100W or more will charge slowly on this cable, or only while switched off.
Is 1 metre long enough for everyday use?
One metre reaches from a wall socket to a desk, from a car USB port to a phone mount, and from a power bank in your bag to the phone in your hand. It is the length most people want on a matatu commute: short enough to stay untangled, long enough to keep using the phone while it charges. Pick a 2-metre cord instead only when your socket sits behind furniture or above a headboard.
Can the Budi DC230TT move files as well as charge?
Yes. It carries USB 2.0 data at 480 megabits per second, which moves a 2GB video file in roughly 40 seconds. That covers phone-to-laptop photo transfers, Android backups, and plugging a phone into a car head unit for Android Auto. It does not carry video to an external monitor and it is not a 10Gbps cable, so anyone copying large libraries to an external SSD should ask us about a USB 3.2 option instead.
How does the Budi DC230TT hold up to daily use in Kenya?
The nylon braid resists the fraying that kills thin plastic cables at the point where the cord meets the connector. The aluminium alloy housing takes the strain of being pulled from a socket by the cable rather than the plug. Dust from a dry Nairobi season wipes off a braided jacket instead of working into soft rubber. Coil it loosely in a wide loop rather than winding it tight around a hand or a charger.
Which phones work with the Budi DC230TT?
Every phone with a USB-C port, which now covers iPhone 15 and newer, all current Samsung Galaxy models, Tecno, Infinix, itel, Xiaomi, Redmi, Oppo, Vivo and Google Pixel. Both connectors are reversible, so orientation never matters in the dark. It also charges USB-C earbuds, Nintendo Switch, iPads from 2018 onward and USB-C power banks. Older iPhones with a Lightning port and entry phones with micro-USB need a different cord, and Mascom International stocks both.
Why pay KSh 550 when pavement cables cost KSh 150?
A KSh 150 cable is typically rated for 2 amps and about 10 watts. Plug a 65W laptop into it and it either refuses to charge or warms up at the connector. The Budi DC230TT is built to the 65W Power Delivery rating, so it passes the current your charger is already able to send. Unlike unmarked cords sold at pavement stalls, this one carries a model number, a brand and warranty backing from a registered store.
Do I need a separate charger to get 65W?
Yes. A cable carries power, it does not create it. To reach 65 watts you need a USB-C wall adapter rated at 65W, or a power bank with a 65W USB-C output. Most laptop adapters already meet this. If you only own the 20W adapter that came with a phone, the Budi DC230TT still works and simply passes 20 watts. Mascom International stocks 65W GaN adapters if you need the matching charger.
Does Mascom International deliver the Budi DC230TT outside Nairobi?
Yes, to all 47 counties, and you pay only when the cable reaches you. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Kisii and every other major town receive orders within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Message us on WhatsApp at +254 708 852 521 and we confirm dispatch on the same working day.
Technical Specifications
Charging Output and Power Delivery
- Rated to carry up to 65 watts, which covers a 13-inch ultrabook, a tablet and any phone on the market
- Works to the USB Power Delivery standard, topping out near 20 volts at 3.25 amps on a matching adapter
- Steps down automatically to 5V, 9V, 12V and 15V profiles so low-draw earbuds and watches charge safely
- Output is set by the charger and the device, not the cable, so a 20W adapter still gives exactly 20W
- Handles the 45W and 25W fast-charge modes used by Samsung Galaxy S and A series phones sold in Kenya
- Supports charging in either direction, so a laptop can top up a phone from its own USB-C port
Data Transfer and Cable Standard
- Carries USB 2.0 data at 480 megabits per second, moving a 2GB video file in about 40 seconds
- Handles phone-to-laptop photo and video transfers without needing cloud upload over Safaricom or Airtel data
- Supports Android Auto when plugged into a compatible car head unit for maps, calls and music
- Works for Android backups and file copies through Windows File Transfer and macOS Android File Transfer
- Does not carry DisplayPort video signals, so it will not drive an external monitor from a laptop
- Not a 10Gbps cable, so external SSD users moving very large libraries need a USB 3.2 cord instead
Device Compatibility Across Brands
- Connects any two devices that both use USB-C, from phones and tablets to laptops and power banks
- Charges iPhone 15, 16 and 17 series handsets at the wattage each model accepts through USB-C
- Works with Samsung Galaxy, Tecno, Infinix, itel, Xiaomi, Redmi, Oppo, Vivo, Honor and Google Pixel phones
- Refills MacBook Air, Dell XPS, HP EliteBook, Lenovo ThinkPad and Chromebook laptops with USB-C charging ports
- Charges Nintendo Switch, USB-C earbuds, wireless mice, portable speakers and iPads made from 2018 onward
- Both plugs are reversible, so neither end has a wrong way up when you connect in poor light
Build Quality and Daily Durability
- Nylon braided outer jacket resists fraying at the connector neck, the point where most cables fail
- Aluminium alloy connector housings absorb the strain of being pulled from a wall socket by the cord
- Braided surface sheds dust from dry Nairobi seasons rather than trapping it in a soft rubber sleeve
- Tangle-resistant weave keeps the cord flat in a laptop bag instead of coiling into knots
- Rated by Budi for repeated bending and plug cycles well beyond the life of a thin moulded cable
- Black and white finishes both hide the marks that show quickly on plain white charging cords
Length Handling and Everyday Placement
- 1 metre reaches from a wall socket to a desk, a bedside table or a car phone mount comfortably
- Short enough to stay off the floor in a matatu, an office or a shared workspace
- Coils into a palm-sized loop that fits a laptop sleeve pocket, a handbag or a jacket pocket
- Pairs with a power bank inside a bag while the phone stays in your hand during a commute
- Leaves less slack to snag on chair legs and desk drawers than a 2-metre or 3-metre cord
- Mascom International also stocks 25cm, 1.5m, 2m and 3m lengths when a different reach suits you better
Package Contents
- Budi DC230TT USB-C to USB-C cable, 1 metre, 65W rated
- Reusable cable tie for coiling the cord in a bag
- Budi retail pack with product markings and model reference
Note:Colour choice depends on current stock at our Kimathi Street counter, so confirm availability when you order. Mascom International also stocks matching 65W USB-C wall adapters, 20W adapters and USB-C power banks, and our counter staff will test the Budi DC230TT against your own laptop or phone before you pay.
Warranty
The Budi DC230TT carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. Bring the cable and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk and we handle the claim in person, without shipping it anywhere. Physical damage such as cuts, crushed connectors or chewed jackets falls outside the cover, as it does with any charging cable.
Buying the Budi DC230TT from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the Budi DC230TT at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, plug the cable into your own laptop, and watch the charging wattage before you commit to anything.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the Budi DC230TT the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Kisii, Mombasa and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the cable and pay only when it arrives.
Every unit comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate wattage ratings, current market pricing and after-sales support handled face to face at our Kimathi Street store rather than through a phone number that stops answering.
