The UGREEN AV142 USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter is available at Mascom International for KSh 1,000, brand new and sealed, in a gray finish. This short 10cm lead turns a USB-C port into a standard 3.5mm female headphone jack, so wired earphones and headsets work again on phones that no longer carry one. The housing is aluminium, the lead is braided, and it supports both OMTP and CTIA earphone wiring. Mascom International stocks the UGREEN AV142 USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter at our shop in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for commuters, university students and office workers across Kenya, the UGREEN AV142 USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter solves a common problem. Many recent phones dropped the headphone jack, yet plenty of people still own good wired earphones they paid for. Instead of buying Bluetooth buds that need charging, you plug the UGREEN AV142 USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter in and keep listening. It suits a podcast on a matatu ride, a recorded lecture at Kenyatta University, or a client call from a busy office. Wired earphones also never run flat halfway through a long trip.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unbranded adapters with no warranty, Mascom International sells the genuine UGREEN AV142 USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter with 6 months of cover. Customers across Nairobi tell us the first adapter they bought from a street stall stopped working within weeks, usually at the plug. UGREEN is a well-known accessory maker, and this model pairs a metal head with a woven lead rather than thin plastic. Walk into our Kimathi Street shop and we will test it on your own phone before you pay, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the UGREEN AV142 USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter
How much is the UGREEN AV142 USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter in Kenya?
The UGREEN AV142 USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter costs KSh 1,000 brand new at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the 10cm gray adapter and a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Earphones are not included, so bring or buy your own wired set. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties, which means you pay only when the adapter reaches you. If you want two 3.5mm jacks on a longer lead, the UGREEN AV144 sells for KSh 1,200, which is KSh 200 more.
Will the UGREEN AV142 work with my phone?
The UGREEN AV142 fits any phone, tablet or laptop with a USB-C port, but sound playback depends on how each device handles audio through that port. UGREEN's own product notes say the adapter supports analog audio output and list the iPad Pro as not compatible. Because phones differ, Mascom International tests the adapter on your exact phone at our Kimathi Street shop before you pay. If you order on WhatsApp, send us your phone model first and we will confirm before dispatch.
Does the UGREEN AV142 support earphones with a microphone?
The UGREEN AV142 supports both OMTP and CTIA, the two wiring standards used by 3.5mm earphones with an inline microphone. CTIA is the layout most modern earphones and headsets use, while OMTP appears on some older sets from earlier phone generations. Supporting both means the plug's contacts line up whichever type you own, so the microphone and remote button get the right connections. Phones still vary in how they accept a microphone over USB-C, so test your own headset with us in store.
How does the UGREEN AV142 compare with buying Bluetooth earphones?
The UGREEN AV142 costs KSh 1,000 and keeps the wired earphones you already own working, while Bluetooth earphones replace them entirely. Wired sound needs no pairing, has no battery to run down, and carries no wireless delay in videos or games. Bluetooth earphones win on freedom: no cable at all, and your USB-C port stays free for charging. Pick the adapter if you own good wired earphones and want the cheapest fix. Pick Bluetooth if cables annoy you or you must charge while listening.
Can I charge my phone while using the UGREEN AV142 in Kenya?
No, the UGREEN AV142 has one 3.5mm jack and no charging socket, so it occupies your phone's only USB-C port while you listen. Plan around that on long days. Charge fully before a matatu ride to Thika or a long shift, and carry a power bank for the gaps between listening. During KPLC power cuts, wired earphones help a little because they draw no battery of their own, unlike Bluetooth buds that also need a charging point you may not find.
Who should buy the UGREEN AV142, and who should skip it?
Buy the UGREEN AV142 if you own wired earphones, a wired headset or a car AUX lead and your phone has no headphone jack. Students, call-centre agents and daily commuters get the most from it. Skip it if you must charge and listen at the same time, because the single port cannot do both. Skip it too if two people want to listen together; the UGREEN AV144 with two jacks suits sharing better. If your phone fails our in-store test, a Bluetooth headset is the better fit.
Is the UGREEN AV142 good for mobile gaming like PUBG Mobile?
The UGREEN AV142 suits mobile gamers because wired audio carries no Bluetooth delay. Footsteps and gunfire reach your ears in step with the screen, which matters in PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty: Mobile, where hearing direction helps you react first. The short 10cm lead keeps the adapter close to the phone when you hold it sideways, so it does not swing around your hands. The one catch is power: long sessions drain the battery and the port stays occupied until you unplug.
How durable is the UGREEN AV142 for daily use?
The UGREEN AV142 has an aluminium housing and a braided lead, which cope with pocket and bag use better than bare plastic adapters. The 10cm length leaves little cable to snag, kink or tangle. Dust on Nairobi streets is the bigger threat, so blow out the jack now and then and keep the adapter in a small pouch. Always unplug by the metal head rather than the cable. Any manufacturing defect within 6 months is covered by the Mascom International warranty.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- USB-C male plug to 3.5mm female jack — turns your phone's charging port into a standard headphone socket for any wired earphones you own.
- Single 3.5mm female socket — accepts one pair of earphones, one headset or one male-to-male AUX lead at a time.
- Analog audio output, as stated by UGREEN — sound passes through to the jack for music, calls and video on devices that support it.
- No pairing and no charging — insert the adapter, connect earphones and press play, with none of the setup Bluetooth buds demand.
- Wired connection — no wireless delay, so speech in videos and sound effects in games stay in step with the picture on screen.
- One port in use — the adapter takes the USB-C socket, so charging and listening cannot happen at the same moment.
- AUX playback — add a male-to-male 3.5mm lead and the adapter can feed a car stereo or home speaker's AUX input.
Compatibility
- USB-C devices — fits phones, tablets and laptops with a USB-C port; whether sound plays depends on how each device routes audio.
- OMTP and CTIA support — works with both wiring layouts for four-pole earphones, the kind with an inline microphone and buttons.
- CTIA explained — the layout most modern earphones and headsets use today; OMTP appears on some older sets from earlier phone generations.
- Three-pole earphones — plain stereo earphones without a microphone plug in and play normally through the 3.5mm socket.
- Standard 3.5mm plugs only — larger 6.35mm studio headphone plugs need a separate converter before they fit this jack.
- iPad Pro not supported — UGREEN lists the iPad Pro as incompatible, so tablet owners should ask us for another option.
- In-store testing — Mascom International checks the adapter on your exact phone before purchase, so you never pay for a mismatch.
Build
- Aluminium housing — a metal shell around the plug head and jack, sturdier than plain plastic under repeated plugging and unplugging.
- Braided lead — a woven outer layer that resists kinks and fraying at the joints where cheaper adapters usually split first.
- 10cm length — short enough to sit beside the phone in a pocket, long enough to bend without straining the plug.
- Gray finish — a neutral colour that sits quietly beside most phone colours and cases without drawing attention.
- Compact size — slips into a wallet coin pocket or the small front pocket of a laptop bag between uses.
- Care tip — grip the metal head when unplugging; pulling on the lead stresses the joint inside over time.
- UGREEN branding — a recognised accessory name printed on the unit, which helps you tell genuine stock from unbranded copies.
Inclusions
- One UGREEN AV142 USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter — 10cm long, gray, with the USB-C plug and 3.5mm jack attached.
- Factory retail packaging — unopened until you buy, so you can check the seal yourself at the counter or on delivery.
- Earphones not included — bring your own wired set, or ask our staff about wired earphones in stock at Kimathi Street.
- AUX lead not included — a male-to-male 3.5mm cable for car stereos and speakers is sold separately at Mascom International.
- 6-month Mascom International warranty — covers manufacturing defects under normal use, handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Package Contents
The UGREEN AV142 USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter comes on its own: one 10cm gray adapter with a USB-C plug at one end and a 3.5mm female jack at the other. Earphones, headsets and AUX cables are not part of the package. Mascom International sells wired earphones and AUX leads separately, so you can collect everything you need in one visit to our Kimathi Street shop. Check that the packaging is sealed when it arrives, then test the adapter with your earphones before the rider leaves.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the UGREEN AV142 USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use, such as a jack that stops passing sound or a plug that fails without misuse. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street.
Where to Buy the UGREEN AV142 USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter in Kenya
The UGREEN AV142 USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your phone and your earphones, and we will plug them in together so you hear the adapter working before you pay. It comes in gray.
Reach our team through any of these:
- 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 within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and other major towns such as Nakuru, Eldoret and Kisumu receive them the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your purchase is backed by the 6-month warranty above. We describe every accessory honestly, price it accurately and support it after the sale, so a KSh 1,000 adapter gets the same care as a laptop.
