UGREEN HD104 30m HDMI Cable moves 4K video at 30Hz and multi-channel audio across a full 30-metre span on 10.2 Gbps of bandwidth, and it sells for KSh 9,000 at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Every UGREEN HD104 we stock is brand new and sealed, fitted with Type A male plugs at both ends, 99.99% oxygen-free copper conductors, and three shielding layers wrapped around the signal pairs. The cable weighs about 2.26kg and arrives coiled in a 27 x 27 x 9cm carton.
Thirty metres is where passive copper reaches its practical end, and that is exactly why this length gets ordered. County assembly chambers, university amphitheatres, exhibition halls, mall signage rigs, and security control rooms are where this length gets specified. The recurring error is measuring the room instead of the route: a display eight metres away can still need twenty-five metres of cable once the path climbs a wall, crosses ceiling trunking, and drops into a rack. Buying short means buying twice, then joining cables with couplers that add failure points. The UGREEN HD104 covers that distance in one unbroken piece.
No other 30-metre HDMI cable sold through Kenya's electronics retailers publishes its conductor grade, shielding count, and bandwidth figure the way the UGREEN HD104 does, and every one of those numbers can be measured on site. Users consistently report that unbranded long cables sparkle or blank out within weeks, usually because the conductors are aluminium-clad steel rather than copper. At Mascom International, we're seeing steady demand for the UGREEN HD104 from contractors fitting out devolved-government chambers, campus halls, and retail signage rigs. Come to Kimathi Street to inspect the plugs and jacket, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the UGREEN HD104 30m HDMI Cable
Is 30 metres the practical limit for a passive copper HDMI cable?
For a 4K signal, effectively yes. Thirty metres sits at the far edge of what passive copper carries without electronics in the line, which is why longer jobs move to fibre HDMI or extender kits. The HD104 reaches this distance using 99.99% oxygen-free copper, 100-ohm controlled impedance, and three shielding layers. Below 4K the margin widens considerably: 1080p at 60Hz travels the full length with room to spare, which is why signage and CCTV feeds run comfortably here.
Should I choose the 30-metre HD104 or step down to the 20-metre version?
Work it out per metre. At KSh 9,000 this length costs KSh 300 per metre, against KSh 325 per metre for the 20-metre cable at KSh 6,500. So the longer piece is better value the moment your route exceeds twenty metres at all. Take the shorter one only when your measured path genuinely fits inside it. Ten metres of surplus coiled behind an equipment rack is wasted money and adds needless interference risk.
When does an HDMI-over-Cat6 extender make more sense than this cable?
Three situations. When the route exceeds thirty metres, when you need 4K at 60Hz or 120Hz over distance, or when a structured cabling backbone already exists and you can reuse it. Extenders need a transmitter, a receiver, mains power at both ends, and one or two Cat6 runs, which pushes a complete kit well past KSh 9,000. For a single long link at 4K 30Hz, one continuous piece is simpler and cheaper.
How do I stop a long run picking up interference from mains or generator cabling?
Distance and discipline. Keep the HDMI line at least 300mm clear of any power cable travelling parallel to it, and cross power lines at right angles rather than running alongside them. The three shielding layers handle whatever is left foil, braid, then foil again. Buildings on generator or inverter supply switch loads hard, and that switching is what makes unshielded cables sparkle. Never coil surplus into a tight ring; a tight ring behaves like an antenna.
Which resolution should I set on the source device for a run this long?
Set it deliberately rather than leaving it on automatic. For slides, video playback, signage, and camera feeds, 4K at 30Hz is the correct ceiling here. For anything with fast motion, 1080p at 60Hz usually looks better than 4K at 30Hz on the same screen. Windows, macOS, and console display menus all let you fix the output manually. If a picture flickers on automatic, stepping down one mode almost always settles it.
What is the correct way to install a cable this long so it lasts?
Plan the route first, then pull. Use a draw string or pull sock at the connector rather than dragging the plug head through conduit. Keep bends gentle a wide loop, never a fold. Support the weight every couple of metres inside trunking so the plug is not left hanging under 2.26kg. Test picture and sound with both devices powered before you seal ceilings, close trunking, or plaster over anything.
Does it handle CCTV and signage feeds as well as presentations?
Yes, and those are two of its most common uses in Kenya. DVRs and NVRs from Hikvision, Dahua, and similar brands output HDMI to a control-room monitor that often sits a floor away from the recorder rack. Mall and showroom signage panels hang high on walls with the media player locked in a cupboard below. Both run at 1080p or 4K at 30Hz, well inside what this cable carries.
Can one cable feed two displays, or do I need a splitter?
One cable carries one signal to one display. To drive two panels you need an HDMI splitter near the source, then a separate cable out to each screen. Daisy-chaining is not possible over HDMI. Position the splitter carefully: keeping it beside the source and running two long cables outward works better than one long cable into a splitter at the far end, where mains access is usually harder.
Technical Specifications
Video Signal Support and Resolution Limits
- 3840 x 2160 at 30Hz is the top UHD mode, suited to slides, film playback, and digital signage
- 4096 x 2160 at 24Hz covers DCI cinema material used by production houses and film screening venues
- 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz runs smoothly, making it the better setting for live sport and gaming
- 1280 x 720 remains supported for older projectors and displays still in service in schools nationwide
- 10.2 Gbps total bandwidth sets every resolution ceiling above; no cable exceeds its own throughput figure
- 48-bit Deep Color widens the tonal range on displays that accept extended colour depth signals
- Frame-packed 3D video passes intact for venues still running stereoscopic projection equipment today
Audio Formats and Return Channel Behaviour
- Dolby TrueHD passes uncompressed, so receivers decode cinema soundtracks without the loss of compressed streams
- DTS-HD Master Audio travels in full for Blu-ray discs and disc-based home cinema libraries
- Up to 32 audio channels are carried, well beyond the 7.1 layouts used in Kenyan installations
- Audio Return Channel sends television sound back to a soundbar or amplifier over this same cable
- Consumer Electronics Control lets one remote power and switch linked devices at both ends of the run
- Lip-sync timing holds steady, so dialogue matches mouth movement on long projector throws in halls
Conductor Material and Shielding Layers
- 99.99% oxygen-free copper conductors cut resistance across thirty metres where thinner alloys start losing signal
- Tin-plated copper wire cores resist corrosion in the humid coastal air around Mombasa, Malindi, and Kilifi
- Triple-layer shielding stacks aluminium foil, braided copper, then foil again around the twisted signal pairs
- That shielding blocks interference from fluorescent ballasts, generators, and mains cabling common in Kenyan buildings
- 100-ohm controlled impedance holds reflections down, which is what prevents sparkle and momentary blackouts
- Black PVC outer jacket flexes around corners and resists scuffing during ceiling and conduit installations
Connector Build and Contact Plating
- Type A male plugs at both ends fit standard HDMI ports on televisions, projectors, laptops, and consoles
- 24K gold-plated contacts resist oxidation, which matters in installs left connected for years untouched
- Moulded strain relief boots protect the joint where cable meets connector during pulls and repositioning
- Reinforced connector housings survive being drawn through conduit runs and overhead cable trays on site
- Operation is bi-directional, so either end can sit at the source; this cable is not directional
Source and Display Compatibility
- Works with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch at the resolutions listed above
- Laptops and desktops with full-size HDMI output connect directly; USB-C machines need a separate adapter
- 4K Blu-ray players, Android TV boxes, and streaming sticks feed the cable with no extra configuration
- DVRs and NVRs from Hikvision, Dahua, and similar brands drive distant CCTV monitors over this run
- Projectors, LED walls, interactive whiteboards, and signage panels all accept the signal without conversion
- Hot plug detection and EDID exchange let devices negotiate resolution automatically at power-on
- HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 handling keeps protected material from Netflix, Showmax, and Blu-ray discs playing
Physical Handling and Operating Conditions
- Operating range of -10°C to +60°C covers Kenyan climates from Limuru nights to Mombasa afternoons
- Storage range of -20°C to +70°C protects stock held in hot roof spaces and unventilated stores
- Humidity tolerance of 10% to 90% non-condensing suits both coastal towns and dry upcountry regions
- Rated for use up to 3,000 metres altitude, which covers every populated town in the country
- Cable weight of roughly 2.26kg and a 27 x 27 x 9cm carton make handling manageable for one person
- HDMI Ethernet Channel carries 100 Mbps networking between compatible devices, removing one extra wire pull
- Avoid tight coils and sharp bends; a gentle loop preserves internal pair geometry across years of service
Package Contents
Each UGREEN HD104 30m HDMI Cable ships as a single sealed unit containing the 30-metre cable in black PVC with both Type A male connectors fitted, plus UGREEN product documentation. No adapters, couplers, or wall plates are included. Mascom International stocks HDMI couplers, right-angle adapters, wall face plates, splitters, and HDMI-over-Cat6 extender kits separately for installers who need them. Your Mascom receipt and warranty card are issued at purchase or handed over on delivery.
Warranty
The UGREEN HD104 30m HDMI Cable carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk, with no shipment back to the manufacturer required. Damage from crushing, sharp bends, rodent chewing, or pulling the cable by its connector head falls outside that cover.
Where to Buy the UGREEN HD104 30m HDMI Cable in Kenya
UGREEN HD104 30m HDMI Cable is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to inspect the plugs and jacket before you buy. 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 HD104 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you settle up only once the cable reaches you and you have checked it. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is covered by the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above, with claims coordinated at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specification figures, current market pricing, and staff who will tell you when a 30-metre copper run is the right answer and when a different approach serves the job better.
