The Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor is available at Mascom International for KSh 1,800 as a brand new 10.5V 1.9A charger with a 4.8x1.7mm pin for small Sony VAIO laptops. It is a replacement adaptor for Sony laptops, made for the compact VAIO models that run on 10.5V rather than the higher voltage most laptops use. The 20W rating comes from 10.5 volts at 1.9 amps, so the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor stays small and light in a bag. Collect it from Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery to your door.
Designed for owners of light VAIO machines, the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor handles daily charging for journalists, university students at Strathmore and USIU, consultants and sales teams who chose a small laptop for travel. Many of these VAIOs still handle email, documents and browsing well, but their low-voltage charger is not something most shops in town carry. A common mistake is buying a standard 19V universal charger, which can harm a 10.5V machine. The Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor removes that risk with the correct voltage and the matching 4.8x1.7mm pin.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops offer one universal charger for every laptop, Mascom International stocks a dedicated 10.5V adaptor and checks it against your VAIO first. Send your laptop model or a photo of your old charger label on WhatsApp, and our team confirms the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor is right before dispatch. At Mascom International, we're seeing more owners bring older VAIOs back into use rather than replace them. Visit our Kimathi Street store to test the fit, or order the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor with pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor
How much is the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor in Kenya?
The Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor costs KSh 1,800 brand new at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. That price includes the adaptor brick with its attached DC cable, a detachable mains power cord and a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. You pay on arrival, after checking the adaptor at your door or office. Same-day delivery covers Nairobi and its environs, and other major towns receive orders the next business day.
Which Sony VAIO laptops can use the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor?
The Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor suits compact Sony VAIO laptops whose original charger reads 10.5V and uses a 4.8x1.7mm pin. These are mostly the small, light VAIO lines rather than the full-size models, which run at a higher voltage. We do not quote exact model numbers from memory, because similar VAIOs used different chargers. Send your laptop model or old label to Mascom International on +254 708 852 521, and we confirm the fit before dispatch.
What do 10.5V and 4.8x1.7mm mean on the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor?
The 10.5V figure is the voltage the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor supplies, and 4.8x1.7mm describes the size of its plug. The first number is the outer width of the barrel in millimetres, and the second is the width of the hole in its centre. Both must match your VAIO exactly. A plug that fits loosely will flicker on and off, while the wrong voltage can damage the laptop's charging circuit over time. If you are unsure, send a close photo of the old plug to Mascom International on WhatsApp.
Can the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor power a VAIO rated above 1.9A?
No, the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor is not the right choice for a VAIO whose label asks for more than 1.9A at 10.5V. A laptop that needs more current than the adaptor gives may charge slowly, run hot, or stop charging under heavy use. Check the output line on your old charger label: 10.5V with 1.9A or less is a match. If your label shows a higher current, Mascom International will tell you plainly before you buy.
Does the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor cope with coastal humidity and power cuts in Kenya?
The Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor works normally in Mombasa, Kilifi and Diani, as long as you keep it dry and store it away from salty sea air when not in use. Humidity mainly attacks the metal plug, so wipe it with a dry cloth if it looks dull or spotted. During KPLC power cuts the VAIO simply runs on its battery. When power returns, a surge protector between the wall and the brick guards against spikes.
Should I buy the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor or a universal multi-tip adaptor?
Buy the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor if you own a 10.5V VAIO, because it delivers the exact voltage and pin your laptop expects. A universal multi-tip charger covers many brands but relies on you choosing the right voltage setting and tip each time. One wrong setting can send a higher voltage into a 10.5V laptop. A universal unit makes sense for an IT office charging many brands; for a single VAIO, the dedicated adaptor is simpler and safer.
Is the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor easy to carry around campus or on a commute?
Yes, the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor is a small 20W brick, so it adds far less bulk to a bag than the larger chargers on full-size laptops. That suits students moving between lecture halls at Kenyatta University or JKUAT, and workers on long matatu rides into town. Coil the cable loosely, keep the brick in a padded pocket, and keep it away from water bottles. A light charger means you are more likely to carry it daily.
Who should buy the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor, and who should skip it?
Buy the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor if you own a compact VAIO with a 10.5V charger label and a 4.8x1.7mm socket. It suits students, writers and travelling staff keeping a small VAIO in daily use. Skip it if your Sony laptop runs at a higher voltage or needs more than 1.9A, since it cannot power those machines properly. Owners of other brands should pick the adaptor made for their own laptop from our range, and our team can point you to it on WhatsApp.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Output
- 10.5V output voltage — the low supply level compact VAIO laptops are designed for, much lower than the voltage most other laptops use.
- 1.9A output current — the most current this adaptor can deliver; a matching VAIO draws only what it needs from that supply.
- 20W rated power — 10.5 volts multiplied by 1.9 amps, which keeps the brick small enough for a handbag or a slim laptop sleeve.
- Runs the laptop while charging — a matched VAIO can work on mains power while its battery refills, if the battery still holds charge.
- Dedicated low-voltage design — no voltage switch or tip selection to get wrong, unlike universal chargers that cover many laptop brands.
- Replacement adaptor for Sony laptops — a brand new unit built to the 10.5V 1.9A rating, with the 4.8x1.7mm pin fitted.
- DC conversion inside the brick — wall power becomes steady low-voltage DC in the brick before it travels down the cable to the laptop.
Compatibility and Pin Size
- 4.8x1.7mm barrel pin — 4.8mm across the outside and 1.7mm across the centre hole, the plug size used on these small VAIOs.
- Compact Sony VAIO laptops — the small, light VAIO lines that run at 10.5V, rather than the larger models that need higher voltage.
- Label check — your old charger should read 10.5V on its output line, with 1.9A or lower printed beside the voltage.
- Higher-current VAIOs need another charger — a label asking for more than 1.9A at 10.5V means this adaptor is too small for it.
- Not for 19V laptops — most full-size laptops from Sony and other brands run at a higher voltage and need a different adaptor.
- WhatsApp confirmation — send your laptop model or old label photo to +254 708 852 521 and we check the fit before dispatch.
- Fit test in store — bring the VAIO to Kimathi Street, and we try the pin in its socket before you pay anything.
Build and Portability
- Small 20W brick — noticeably smaller than full-size laptop chargers, so it slips into a bag pocket without adding much weight or bulk.
- Attached DC cable — the laptop lead is fixed to the brick, which leaves one less loose cable to forget at a desk or venue.
- Detachable mains cord — the wall cable unplugs from the brick, so the adaptor packs neatly and the cord can be replaced if damaged.
- Thin barrel plug — the slim pin needs a straight push into the socket; angled pressure can loosen the socket over months of use.
- Cool placement — set the brick on a hard surface rather than a bed or sofa, so heat leaves the casing freely while charging.
- Brand new unit — never used or reconditioned, so the pin, the cable and the casing arrive clean and in fresh condition.
- Cable care — loose loops when storing protect the fine wires inside the lead, especially at the point where the cable meets the pin.
Inclusions and Support
- Adaptor brick with attached DC cable — the main unit, ending in the 4.8x1.7mm pin that plugs into your VAIO's charging socket.
- Detachable mains power cord — connects the brick to a wall socket, an extension board or a surge protector at home or work.
- Plug type confirmation — ask on WhatsApp which wall plug the mains cord carries before we dispatch the adaptor to you.
- 6-month warranty — protection against manufacturing defects under normal use, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery — inspect the adaptor before paying, wherever you order from across all 47 counties of the country.
- Pre-dispatch fit check — we compare your laptop model or old label with the adaptor so the correct charger reaches you first time.
- Walk-in testing — try the adaptor on your own VAIO at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, during our opening hours.
Package Contents
The Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor comes as a two-piece set: the adaptor brick with its attached DC cable and 4.8x1.7mm pin, plus a detachable mains power cord. It does not include a laptop battery, carry pouch or spare tips. Homes and offices in Kenya use 3-pin UK-style sockets, and the plug on the mains cord can vary between batches, so confirm the plug type on WhatsApp before dispatch. We will describe the exact contents before you order.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. The warranty covers the brick, the attached DC cable and the detachable mains cord. Any claim is handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street.
Where to Buy the Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor in Kenya
The Sony 20W 4.8mm Laptop Adaptor is waiting at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your VAIO with you, and we will test the pin in its socket before you pay. The adaptor usually comes in black; confirm the colour in stock on WhatsApp if you prefer a particular finish.
Questions before you order? Reach us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders in Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and customers in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Meru and Mombasa receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. The adaptor is covered by the 6-month warranty above. With Mascom International you get clear specifications, accurate prices and an after-sales team on Kimathi Street that answers when you need help.
