UGREEN ED015 HDMI Flat Cable Male to Male 3m is now available at Mascom International for KSh 1,300, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The UGREEN ED015 arrives brand new and sealed, rated to HDMI 2.0 with 3840 x 2160 pixel output at 60 frames per second, 18Gbps throughput, and 32 channels of surround formats. Inside the 4.0 by 11.5 millimetre jacket sit 30AWG tin-plated oxygen-free copper conductors under three shielding layers. Both plugs carry 24K gold plating and moulded strain relief where bending damage usually begins.
Three metres suits a different job than a desk-length run. The UGREEN ED015 was picked up by gaming lounge operators along Ngong Road and Thika Road, hotel conference technicians wiring ceiling projectors, retail installers feeding digital menu boards in Nairobi supermarkets, home cinema owners in Kileleshwa and Nyali, and video editors watching graded footage on a second panel. Each of them hits the same wall: a wire long enough to reach the ceiling or cross a shop counter usually means a stiff coil that shoves a wall-mounted set forward and snaps at the plug within a season.
Unlike traditional electronics retailers in Kenya moving unmarked HDMI stock with no printed version, Mascom International lists the UGREEN ED015 against its factory code SKU 50820 with published throughput figures. Buyers across Kenya tell us the flat run disappears behind a media unit and survives being pinned under a carpet edge, where round wiring would kink and fail. At Mascom International, we're witnessing steady 3m demand from event companies and gaming lounges fitting out rooms across Westlands, Kilimani, and Mombasa's Nyali strip. Walk in to see the UGREEN ED015 carry a live 4K feed, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the UGREEN ED015 HDMI Flat Cable
How far can a 3m run go before 4K picture quality drops?
UGREEN rates every ED015 length from 1.5m to 3m for the full 60 frames per second at 4K, so 3m sits inside the certified window with no signal loss. Only the 5m ED015 steps down to 30 frames per second at that resolution. HDMI carries a digital stream, meaning it either arrives intact or shows visible sparkles and dropouts, with no gradual fading. At 3m with triple shielding and tin-plated copper, dropouts stay off the table indoors.
Is the 3m ED015 worth KSh 400 more than the 1.5m version?
Only if the distance genuinely calls for it. A 1.5m run covers a decoder sitting directly under a television or a laptop beside a monitor. Once the panel goes on a wall bracket, the projector hangs from a ceiling, or the console lives inside a cabinet across the room, 1.5m falls short and forces an ugly extension joint that costs picture stability. Over a two-year working life, the KSh 400 gap works out at about KSh 0.55 per day.
Can this cable be routed under a carpet or behind a wall panel?
Yes, and that is the main reason installers pick a flat jacket. The 4.0 by 11.5 millimetre cross-section sits under a carpet edge or inside a plastic trunking channel without leaving a visible ridge, which a round 6 millimetre cable cannot do. Keep the run away from mains power wiring to avoid interference, and never staple through the jacket. Mascom International stocks self-adhesive trunking at the Kimathi Street counter for tidy wall installations.
What is ARC and does this cable support a soundbar through it?
ARC stands for Audio Return Channel, and the ED015 carries it. ARC lets a television push its own audio backwards down the same wire to a soundbar or AV receiver, so one cable replaces the usual pairing of an HDMI run plus a separate optical line. Plug into the television socket labelled HDMI ARC, then set the soundbar input to ARC. Kenyan buyers running JBL, LG, Samsung, and Hisense soundbars with 4K sets use this single-wire method daily.
Will the ED015 give my PlayStation 5 a 120Hz gaming mode?
No, and that limit is worth knowing before you buy. The 120 frames per second modes in titles like Call of Duty and Fortnite need the HDMI 2.1 standard and 48Gbps of throughput. The ED015 tops out at HDMI 2.0 and 18Gbps, which covers 4K at 60 frames per second, HDR colour, and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 sound. Mascom International stocks UGREEN HDMI 2.1 braided cables for buyers chasing 120Hz, and our counter staff will point you to the right one.
Why does my 4K television still report 30Hz with this cable fitted?
Almost always because of the port, not the wiring. Many television sets built before 2019 carry a mix of inputs, where only HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 handle the 2.0 standard while HDMI 3 and HDMI 4 stay on 1.4. Move the plug to a socket labelled 4K, UHD, or HDMI 2.0. Then open the picture menu and switch on the setting named HDMI UHD Colour on Samsung, HDMI Deep Colour on LG, or the HDMI Signal Format option on Sony.
Does this cable need drivers or software on a Windows laptop?
No. HDMI is plug-and-play across Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS, ChromeOS, Android TV boxes, and every current console. Connect one plug to the source, the other to the display, then select the matching input on the screen. On Windows, hold the Windows key and press P to switch between duplicate, extend, and second-screen-only layouts. Mac users open System Settings, then Displays, to arrange the panels. Nothing gets downloaded and no external power supply is needed.
How does the ED015 differ from UGREEN's HD101 cable?
The two sit at different points in UGREEN's range. HD101 uses a round jacket with a 19+1 full copper core, and the longer HD101 lengths run on the HDMI 1.4 standard at 10.2Gbps, capping 4K at 30 frames per second. The ED015 keeps a flat jacket and the HDMI 2.0 standard with 18Gbps at all lengths up to 3m, holding 4K at 60 frames per second. Pick ED015 for hidden routing and 60Hz, HD101 for long spans.
Technical Specifications
Signal Standard and Refresh Rate Capability
- HDMI 2.0 rating carries 3840 x 2160 pixels at 60 frames per second, the resolution every current 4K television uses
- Handles 4096 x 2160 cinema output, the slightly wider format found on some projectors and production monitors
- 18Gbps throughput moves 4K HDR imagery and multichannel sound together without frame drops or sparkle artefacts
- Backward compatible with the HDMI 1.4 and 1.3 standards, so older decoders, players, and notebooks connect and run normally
- Also outputs 1080p and 1440p for gaming monitors and office displays fitted before 4K panels became common
- 48-bit deep colour widens the shade range, cutting the visible banding that appears in dark scenes on unshielded wiring
Surround Formats and Return Channel Support
- Passes 32 audio channels, four times what a 7.1 home cinema system needs, leaving headroom for object-based tracks
- Dolby TrueHD 7.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio travel uncompressed to soundbars and AV receivers with no quality loss
- Audio Return Channel, shortened to ARC, sends television sound backwards down the same wire, removing optical cabling
- HDMI Ethernet Channel, shortened to HEC, shares one internet connection between linked units without a second network run
- 3D Blu-ray playback covers dual-stream 1080p content on players and displays that still carry 3D circuitry
- Mirror, extend, and game display modes all pass through, letting one panel copy or widen a notebook desktop
Console, Laptop and Display Pairing
- Standard HDMI Type A plugs at both ends fit televisions, monitors, projectors, notebooks, consoles, and decoders
- Pairs with Samsung, LG, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Vitron, and Skyworth sets stocked across Kenyan retail
- Fits HP, Dell, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, and Apple notebooks carrying a full-size HDMI socket rather than USB-C only
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and a docked Nintendo Switch all output through it
- DStv Explora, GOtv and Zuku boxes, Android TV sticks, Apple TV, Roku, and Blu-ray players need no adapter
- HDCP handshake support keeps Netflix, Showmax, YouTube, and DStv Stream playing on protected 4K paths
Internal Wiring and Interference Blocking
- 30AWG tin-plated oxygen-free copper conductors lower resistance against the aluminium strands used in market-stall wiring
- Tin plating slows corrosion on the copper strands, useful in the humid coastal air of Mombasa, Malindi, and Diani
- Three shielding layers block interference from Wi-Fi routers, mains cabling, and fluorescent tubes running close by
- 24K gold-plated contacts resist oxidation, holding a clean handshake through repeated plugging and unplugging cycles
- PVC outer sheath resists scuffing where the run passes over a desk lip or through a trunking channel
- Moulded strain relief at both plugs spreads bending force away from the solder joints hidden inside the housing
Low-Profile Body and Installation Routing
- Flat 4.0 by 11.5 millimetre cross-section lies against walls and slides under carpet edges with no visible ridge
- Single-plane bending removes the coil memory that pushes wall-mounted televisions away from the plaster behind them
- Resists the twisting that fractures internal strands beside the plug, the usual failure point on unbranded stock
- Three metres reaches a ceiling projector from a table position, or a wall panel from a media shelf below
- Black sheath blends against dark skirting boards, media units, and equipment racks in shops and sitting rooms
- Light weight puts no downward pull on the fragile HDMI socket of a slim notebook resting on a desk
Length Range and SKU Identification
- Model code ED015 covers the whole flat family, with factory SKU 50820 marking this specific 3m unit
- Related SKUs are 50819 for the 1.5m length and 50821 for the 5m length, both stocked at Mascom International
- The 1.5m and 3m lengths hold 4K at 60 frames per second, while 5m drops to 4K at 30 frames per second
- HDMI 2.0 behaviour is not rated past 5m, so longer spans need an active run or a powered signal extender
- Retail box prints the ED015 code and SKU, letting buyers check stock against UGREEN's own catalogue listing
- UGREEN HDMI 2.1 braided cables sit alongside on our shelf for buyers needing 8K or 4K at 120 frames per second
Package Contents
- 1 x UGREEN ED015 HDMI Flat Cable Male to Male, 3m, black
- Retail colour box with hanging hook, printed with the ED015 model code and SKU 50820
- Product identification card listing the HDMI 2.0 version and supported output resolutions
Note:No adapter, converter, or power brick is included, since the cable draws no external supply. Mascom International opens the box at the Kimathi Street counter on request, so you can check the SKU print and plug finish before paying.
Warranty
The UGREEN ED015 HDMI Flat Cable carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, covering signal failure, plug separation, and jacket splitting under normal indoor use. Damage from crushing under furniture, pets chewing the sheath, or forced bending at the plug sits outside that cover. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly at the counter.
Where to Buy the UGREEN ED015 HDMI Flat Cable in Kenya
UGREEN ED015 HDMI Flat Cable Male to Male 3m is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and our counter staff will run the cable into a live 4K display so you see the output before paying. Available colour: black.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the UGREEN ED015 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so payment happens once the cable reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, and Kakamega, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit ships covered by the 6-month Mascom warranty above, with claims coordinated from our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Mascom International serves customers nationwide with honest specifications, current Kenyan pricing, and after-sales backing on every cable, adapter, and accessory on our shelves.
