The Budi EP17W True Wireless Earbuds are now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 3,200, available from our showroom at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Each Budi EP17W bud carries a 13mm speaker driver and a 35mAh cell, feeding up to 6 hours of music or 5.5 hours of talk time from a single charge. The 230mAh pocket case refills both buds in about an hour. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20kHz, and speaker sensitivity is rated at 112dB plus or minus 3dB.
The Budi EP17W suits university students, salon and duka staff, boda riders, security officers on long shifts, and customer-care agents who spend hours on calls. Wired earphones fail in these jobs because the cable snags on aprons, helmets, and counter edges, and the 3.5mm jack has vanished from most current handsets. The Budi EP17W removes that cable completely. Students at Kenyatta University, USIU, and Strathmore stream lectures over Safaricom or Airtel data without hunting for a headphone adapter, while riders keep navigation prompts in one ear and road noise in the other.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International prices the Budi EP17W against what the hardware actually does rather than against lookalike branding. At KSh 3,200 the Budi EP17W sits well below name-brand earbuds costing four times more, while keeping a 13mm driver, a rated 10m operating distance, and support for HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, PBAP, and TWS profiles. Customers across Nairobi report that the case fits a shirt pocket without bulging. Walk into our Kimathi Street showroom to listen before you buy, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Budi EP17W
What does KSh 3,200 actually buy in the Budi EP17W?
It buys a complete wireless pair, not a single bud. For KSh 3,200 you get two 13mm-driver earbuds, a 230mAh charging case holding roughly three extra refills, and a charging cable. Rated playback is 6 hours of music or 5.5 hours of talk per charge, with 12 hours of standby. Profile support covers HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, PBAP, and TWS, so calls, music, and track commands all work across iOS, Android, and Windows devices.
How does the 13mm driver change the way the Budi EP17W sounds?
Driver size mostly affects bass. A 13mm cone moves more air than the 6mm to 10mm drivers fitted to most earbuds under KSh 4,000, so low notes land with weight instead of thinning out. Budi pairs it with an amplified rear chamber that reinforces the low end further. The result suits gengetone, afrobeats, bongo, and hip-hop. Listeners who prefer a flat, analytical balance for classical or acoustic recordings will find this tuning warm rather than neutral.
How long can the Budi EP17W keep going before the pocket case needs power?
Each bud runs 6 hours of music from its 35mAh cell. The 230mAh case adds roughly three more full refills, putting total listening close to 24 hours before the case itself needs a cable. For someone using earbuds two hours daily on a commute, that works out to about four days between case charges. Refilling the buds takes around an hour. Standby holds 12 hours, so a pair left in a bag still answers.
Is 5.5 hours of talk time enough for a customer-service shift?
For most shifts, yes, with one short return to the case. A standard eight-hour day includes breaks, and dropping both buds in for 20 minutes over lunch restores a large share of the charge. Agents who talk continuously through the whole shift are better served by alternating: use one bud while the other charges, since each connects independently. That habit stretches coverage across a full working day without interrupting a live call.
Which operating systems does the Budi EP17W pair with?
Budi lists iOS, Android, and Windows support. That covers iPhone and iPad, every Android handset sold in Kenya including Samsung, Tecno, Infinix, Redmi, and Oppo, plus Windows laptops and desktops carrying Bluetooth. Pairing follows the standard route: open the case, find the entry in your Bluetooth list, and tap it. After the first pairing the buds reconnect on their own. Windows machines without built-in Bluetooth need a small USB adapter, which Mascom International stocks separately.
How far can I walk from my handset before the Budi EP17W cuts out?
Budi rates the operating distance at 10 metres in open conditions. Concrete walls, metal shelving, and crowded rooms shorten that considerably, so expect steady audio across one room rather than between floors. In daily use this matters when you leave a handset charging at a desk and step to a printer or kitchen. Audio stutters as you approach the limit, giving warning before the link drops. Walking back into range restores playback without re-pairing.
How does the Budi EP17W differ from the Budi EP61W on the same shelf?
The EP61W adds active noise cancelling, which uses microphones and opposing sound waves to cut steady low-frequency noise such as engine drone. The Budi EP17W relies on the silicone tip seal alone. In exchange, the Budi EP17W carries a larger 13mm driver and a longer rated talk figure at 5.5 hours. Pick the EP61W for noisy travel, and the Budi EP17W for bass weight, call length, and a lower price at our Kimathi Street counter.
Can university students rely on the Budi EP17W for online classes?
Yes, for listening and speaking in ordinary conditions. Students at Kenyatta University, USIU, Strathmore, JKUAT, and Moi join Zoom or Microsoft Teams sessions using the built-in microphones over HFP. Six hours of playback covers a morning of lectures, and the case tops the buds between classes. Two cautions apply: the microphones are single units without noise suppression, so a quiet room helps, and hostel Wi-Fi quality affects call audio more than the earbuds do.
Technical Specifications
Acoustic Chamber and Speaker Specification
- Each bud houses a 13mm dynamic driver, larger than the 6mm to 10mm units common at this price.
- Frequency response covers 20Hz to 20kHz, the full span most human ears can actually register.
- Speaker sensitivity is rated at 112dB plus or minus 3dB, giving usable volume from low handset output.
- Impedance sits at 32 ohms, a load any phone, tablet, or laptop headphone stage drives without strain.
- Budi specifies an amplified rear chamber that lifts low-frequency output for bass-heavy genres popular across Kenya.
- Stereo separation keeps left and right channels distinct, which helps with film dialogue and gaming direction cues.
- The tuning leans warm rather than analytical, which flatters compressed streaming files over Safaricom and Airtel data.
Bluetooth Protocol Support and Range
- Supported profiles include HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, PBAP, and TWS, covering calls and media playback.
- Rated operating distance reaches 10 metres, enough to leave a handset charging while you cross a room.
- Compatibility spans iOS, Android, and Windows, so one pair serves a phone, a tablet, and a work laptop.
- A2DP carries stereo music while HFP and HSP handle hands-free calling through the microphone in each bud.
- AVRCP passes track and volume commands from the bud back to the paired device without touching it.
- Budi publishes no Bluetooth version figure for this model.
- Both buds connect independently, so either one works alone while the other sits in the case.
Charge Cycle Capacity and Recharge Timing
- Each bud holds a 35mAh cell rated for 6 hours of music playback per charge.
- Talk time is rated at 5.5 hours, enough for most call-handling shifts with one short break.
- Standby endurance reaches 12 hours, so a forgotten pair still responds when you pick it up.
- The 230mAh case stores roughly three additional full refills before the case itself needs a cable.
- A complete charge takes about one hour, short enough to fit inside a lunch break.
- Charging port type is not published for this model.
- Budi supplies a charging cable in the retail package, so no separate purchase is needed on day one.
Materials, Fit, and Daily Handling
- Housings use moulded ABS plastic with silicone tips, a combination that resists sweat and daily knocks.
- Each bud weighs close to 5 grams, light enough to forget about during a two-hour lecture.
- The in-ear seal blocks a useful share of matatu noise without any powered cancellation circuit running.
- Case dimensions stay near 5.5cm by 5.5cm by 3cm, fitting a shirt pocket or handbag pouch.
- Silicone tips grip the ear canal, holding position during walking, salon work, and light jogging sessions.
- Budi publishes no IP water rating here.
- The lid closes on a magnet, keeping both buds seated so charging contacts stay properly aligned.
Command Gestures and Call Microphone Performance
- Touch-sensitive panels on each bud handle play, pause, track skip, and call answering without the handset.
- A microphone built into each bud picks up voice for hands-free calling through the HFP and HSP profiles.
- Voice assistant access works through a tap, reaching Google Assistant on Android or Siri on iPhone.
- Tap gestures respond predictably, avoiding the accidental triggers common on cheaper capacitive panels sold around Nairobi.
- Single-bud use keeps one ear open for traffic, a sensible habit for riders and pedestrians alike.
- Auto-pairing links the two buds to each other on lifting from the case, then to the last device.
- Call quality holds in quiet rooms, while loud roadside conditions push background noise into the line.
Package Contents
Every Budi EP17W sold through Mascom International arrives sealed with the following:
- Budi EP17W left and right earbuds
- 230mAh charging case
- Charging cable
- Silicone ear tips fitted to the buds
- User manual and warranty documentation
Warranty
The Budi EP17W ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Coverage runs from the purchase date and applies to both earbuds and the charging case. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk, and customers upcountry can open a claim over WhatsApp before sending the unit in.
Where to Buy the Budi EP17W in Kenya
The Budi EP17W is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and listen to a pair before you decide. Available colour: White.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International sends the Budi EP17W to all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you pay once the parcel reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Kakamega, and Mombasa, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every pair leaves our counter covered by the 12-month warranty above, with claims coordinated from our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current pricing, and after-sales backing on every pair of earbuds we stock.
