UGREEN CM611 HDMI to VGA Converter, rated for 1920x1080 at 60Hz output, a USB-C power port, and a 15cm lead, is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 1,300, at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The CM611 accepts an HDMI male input from a laptop, desktop, console, or TV box and sends video out through a VGA female socket on an older monitor or projector. This version has no 3.5mm audio jack, so sound stays on your laptop speakers or moves through a separate cable. Every UGREEN CM611 sold here is brand new and sealed.
Kenya's schools, universities, churches, county offices, and conference venues still run VGA projectors bought a decade ago, while almost every laptop sold since 2015 carries only HDMI or USB-C video out. That mismatch stops presentations dead. Lecturers at Kenyatta University, pastors setting up Sunday screens, procurement officers in Nakuru county halls, and hotel AV staff along the Mombasa coast all face the same ten-minute hunt for an adapter. The UGREEN CM611 ends that hunt for KSh 1,300 rather than the KSh 60,000 or more a replacement projector costs. One unit in the laptop bag makes any VGA screen usable again.
Unlike the unbranded converters sold across Nairobi's backstreet shops, the CM611 runs an active conversion chip rather than passive wiring, which is why it holds a steady picture instead of flickering or turning pink after ten minutes. Users consistently report that low-power HDMI sources such as Raspberry Pi boards, Android TV boxes, and older Mac Mini units only lock a signal once the USB-C power port is fed. At Mascom International, we're witnessing steady bulk demand from IT departments buying the UGREEN CM611 in batches of ten and twenty for classroom rollouts. Walk into our Kimathi Street store and test one against your own projector before paying.
Common Questions About the UGREEN CM611 HDMI to VGA Converter
What does the UGREEN CM611 HDMI to VGA Converter actually do?
It turns the digital HDMI video signal coming out of your laptop into the analogue VGA signal an older monitor or projector understands. Inside the small black housing sits a conversion chip that rebuilds the picture line by line, which is why it works where a plain cable would show nothing at all. Plug the HDMI end into your laptop, run a VGA cable from the converter to the screen, and the display appears within about three seconds. No driver install, no software.
Why does the UGREEN CM611 have a USB-C power port, and must I use it?
The conversion chip needs power, and it normally draws that from the HDMI port itself. Most laptops supply plenty, so the USB-C port sits unused. Weaker HDMI outputs cannot manage it, and that is where the port earns its place. Raspberry Pi boards, Android TV boxes, older Mac Mini units, and some DVR recorders need the extra feed before the picture locks. Run a USB-C cable from any phone charger, power bank, or laptop USB port. Five volts is enough.
Will I get sound through this UGREEN CM611 version?
No. This particular CM611 variant carries video only, with no 3.5mm audio jack on the housing. VGA was never built to carry sound, so any HDMI to VGA product needs a separate audio path. In practice most Kenyan users simply let the laptop speakers handle the room, or run a 3.5mm cable from the laptop headphone socket to the projector's audio input or a small speaker. Mascom International stocks 3.5mm audio cables and the UGREEN MM103 audio-equipped alternative separately.
What picture quality does the UGREEN CM611 give on an old projector?
Output tops out at 1920x1080 at 60Hz, and the converter also handles 1600x1200, 1280x1024, 1280x720, 1024x768, 800x600, and 640x480. Your actual result depends on the screen, not the CM611. A 2012 classroom projector that natively runs 1024x768 shows 1024x768, and the converter scales down to match. Text on PowerPoint slides, Excel columns, and PDF documents stays readable from the back of a lecture hall. Video plays smoothly at 60 frames per second without tearing.
Which laptops, consoles, and TV boxes work with the UGREEN CM611?
Anything with a full-size HDMI output. That covers HP EliteBook and ProBook, Dell Latitude and OptiPlex, Lenovo ThinkPad and IdeaPad, ASUS, Acer, and Apple machines using an HDMI port or dongle. On the media side it handles PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch docks, DStv and GOtv decoders, Android TV boxes, Raspberry Pi with an HDMI adapter, and DVR units from CCTV installations. Laptops carrying only USB-C need a USB-C to HDMI adapter first, which Mascom International also stocks.
Can I run the UGREEN CM611 backwards, taking VGA into HDMI?
No, and this catches many buyers out. The conversion chip works in one direction only: HDMI in, VGA out. Feeding a VGA signal into the output side produces a blank screen every time. If you need the reverse path, for example putting an old VGA desktop tower onto a modern HDMI television or LED screen, you need a separate VGA to HDMI converter such as the UGREEN CM513. Tell our Kimathi Street team which direction you need and we will hand you the right one.
Why pay KSh 1,300 for the UGREEN CM611 instead of KSh 400 for an unbranded adapter?
Cheap adapters use weak chips and thin unshielded wire. The common failures are a pink or green colour cast, a picture that drops out after fifteen minutes of warm-up, and total death within a term. The CM611 uses tinned copper conductors and a tested chip, and it carries a UGREEN model number you can look up. For a school running weekly assemblies or a church with Sunday projection, one failed adapter mid-service costs far more than the KSh 900 difference.
Can I extend my desktop onto a second VGA monitor with this converter?
Yes. Windows treats the converted output as an ordinary second display, so press Windows key plus P and pick Extend rather than Duplicate. Accountants in Westlands offices commonly pair a new 24-inch main screen over HDMI with an older 19-inch VGA panel driven through the CM611, giving spreadsheet space on one and email on the other. macOS handles it the same way through Displays in System Settings. Refresh rate and resolution stay independent on each screen.
How do I buy the UGREEN CM611 in Kenya, and how quickly does it arrive?
Call or WhatsApp +254 708 852 521, email info@mascomintl.com, order at www.mascomintl.com, or walk into Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Monday to Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Delivery covers all 47 counties with payment made on arrival, so you inspect the converter first. Nairobi and its environs receive it the same day. Schools ordering ten units or more should ask about bulk pricing when they call.
Technical Specifications
Signal Conversion and Resolution Support
- Active conversion chip rebuilds digital HDMI video into analogue VGA output, so passive-cable failure modes do not apply
- Output ceiling of 1920x1080 at 60Hz covers Full HD projectors, monitors, and older widescreen panels
- Backward resolution support includes 1600x1200, 1280x1024, 1280x720, 1024x768, 800x600, and 640x480 modes
- Conversion runs one way only, HDMI male input to VGA female output, with no reverse VGA-to-HDMI path
- Signal handling suits HDMI 1.4 and 1.3 sources, which covers laptops, decoders, and consoles sold across Kenya
- Video-only design carries no 3.5mm audio jack, keeping sound on laptop speakers or a separate cable run
Power Port and Supply Requirements
- USB-C port on the housing accepts an optional 5V feed for HDMI sources with weak port power
- Most laptops and desktops drive the converter directly from the HDMI port, leaving the USB-C port idle
- Raspberry Pi boards, Android TV boxes, and older Mac Mini units usually need the extra power connected
- Any phone charger, power bank, laptop USB port, or wall adapter supplies the required 5 volts
- Symptoms of insufficient power include a blank screen, intermittent flicker, or a signal that drops after warm-up
Source Device Compatibility
- Works with full-size HDMI outputs on HP, Dell, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, and Apple laptops and desktops
- PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and docked Nintendo Switch consoles output through the converter to VGA screens
- DStv, GOtv, and Zuku decoders connect for viewing on older VGA monitors in shops, salons, and bars
- CCTV DVR and NVR units with HDMI output pair with spare VGA monitors for security desk viewing
- USB-C only laptops such as recent MacBook Air models need a USB-C to HDMI adapter ahead of the converter
- Plug and play across Windows 7 through Windows 11, macOS, Linux, and Android TV without driver installation
Display and Projector Compatibility
- VGA female socket accepts any standard 15-pin VGA cable running to a projector, monitor, or capture unit
- Older Epson, BenQ, ViewSonic, InFocus, and Sony classroom projectors accept the converted signal without configuration
- Legacy Dell, HP, LG, Samsung, and Acer VGA monitors work as second screens for extended desktop setups
- Screen resolution follows the display's own capability, so a 1024x768 projector shows 1024x768 cleanly
- Long VGA runs above 10 metres may soften text slightly, an inherent analogue limit rather than a converter fault
- Windows Extend and Duplicate modes both function, letting one machine drive two independent screen layouts
Build Materials and Cable Construction
- ABS plastic housing with an environmental-grade jacket resists the knocks of daily transport in a laptop bag
- Tinned copper wire core inside the 15cm lead reduces signal loss and resists corrosion in humid coastal conditions
- Short 15cm length keeps the converter close to the port, avoiding the dangling weight that snaps HDMI sockets
- Black finish hides fingerprints and dust picked up in classrooms, workshops, and site offices around Kenya
- Total weight sits low enough to leave permanently attached to a projector's VGA cable without strain
- Moulded strain relief at both ends handles repeated coiling between meetings and lecture sessions
Setup and Daily Use
- Setup runs in three steps: HDMI into the source, VGA cable into the converter, then power the display
- Picture typically appears within three seconds of connection, with no menu changes on most laptops
- Windows key plus P switches between Duplicate, Extend, and Second Screen Only modes during presentations
- Function key plus display key on HP, Dell, and Lenovo keyboards forces output detection if the screen stays blank
- Connecting the USB-C power feed resolves most blank-screen complaints on decoders and single-board computers
- No firmware, drivers, or app installation is required at any point, which suits shared classroom and boardroom machines
Package Contents
- UGREEN CM611 HDMI to VGA Converter in black, 15cm lead
- Product documentation
- Mascom International receipt and 6-month warranty card
Note: A USB-C power cable and a VGA cable are not included. Mascom International stocks USB-C cables, 15-pin VGA cables in 1.5m, 3m, 5m, and 10m lengths, and 3.5mm audio cables separately at the Kimathi Street counter.
Warranty
The UGREEN CM611 HDMI to VGA Converter carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk without shipping the unit abroad. Bring the converter and your receipt, and our team tests it against a reference laptop and projector while you wait.
Buying the UGREEN CM611 from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the UGREEN CM611 HDMI to VGA Converter in black 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 to test the converter against your own laptop and projector before committing.
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 CM611 the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Kakamega, 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 converter and pay only when it arrives.
Every unit comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Schools, churches, and IT departments ordering in bulk should ask about volume pricing when they call. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current Kenyan pricing, and after-sales help that comes from a real counter in Nairobi CBD rather than a phone number that stops answering.
