UGREEN US115 USB 3.0 A Male to Female Extension Cable, five metres long with 5Gbps data transfer and gold-plated contacts, is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 2,200. The UGREEN US115 arrives brand new and sealed in UGREEN retail packaging. Find it at our shop inside Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. One end carries a standard USB-A plug, the other a USB-A socket, so the UGREEN US115 stretches an existing connection without replacing the cable already attached to your device.
Office administrators, CCTV installers, church and conference AV crews, cyber café operators, and console gamers buy the UGREEN US115 for one reason: the port is never where the device needs to sit. A 4G dongle buried behind a steel cabinet loses signal. A wireless keyboard receiver tucked under a desk drops keystrokes halfway through a report. A printer stands three metres from the tower feeding it. The UGREEN US115 moves that connection five metres, letting hardware sit where it actually works instead of where the socket happens to be.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya stocking unbranded long cables with thin conductors and no shielding, Mascom International sells the UGREEN US115 with a tinned copper core, aluminium foil plus metal braid shielding, and a nylon outer jacket rated by UGREEN beyond 10,000 bends. Installers who wire security cameras in Industrial Area and set up event booths at the KICC tell us cheap extensions fail within months. Walk into our Kimathi Street shop and test the UGREEN US115 against your own dongle or webcam before paying, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery countrywide.
Common Questions About the UGREEN US115 USB 3.0 Extension Cable
Does the UGREEN US115 actually reach 5Gbps across the full five metres?
UGREEN rates the US115 at 5Gbps, and it hits that ceiling on short, clean runs with two USB 3.0 devices. At five metres you are past the 3-metre length the USB standards body recommends for passive USB 3.0 cabling, so a demanding device such as an external SSD may negotiate down toward USB 2.0 speed on some machines. For dongles, webcams, printers, keyboards, and flash drives, five metres works without fuss. Bring your device to our shop and test it first.
What can I plug into this UGREEN extension cable?
Almost any USB-A device. Customers run 4G and 5G Safaricom and Airtel dongles, Wi-Fi adapters, webcams for Zoom and Teams calls, wireless mouse and keyboard receivers, flash disks, external hard drives, card readers, printers, scanners, DVR mice for CCTV setups, game controllers, and Bluetooth adapters through it. The socket end accepts the male plug on your device's own cable. Because the UGREEN US115 is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1, older printers and scanners still working in Nairobi offices connect without trouble.
Will it work with a PlayStation 5, Xbox, or a TV USB port?
Yes. The UGREEN US115 plugs into any standard USB-A port, including those on the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X and S, televisions, decoders, car head units, and desktop towers. Gamers use it to charge a DualSense controller from the sofa instead of sitting beside the console. TV owners use it to move a flash drive or streaming dongle out from behind a wall-mounted screen. No console setting or firmware change is needed.
Can I charge my phone through the UGREEN US115?
Yes, at ordinary speeds. The UGREEN US115 passes charging current of roughly 2A, which suits phones, earbuds, fans, desk lamps, and power banks drawing modest current. It is a data extension, not a fast-charging cable, so a 45W or 67W charger will not push its full wattage across five metres. Use it to reach a socket behind a bed or under a counter. For fast charging, pair your phone with a matching wall adapter and its own short cable.
How well does the cable survive daily plugging and dusty Kenyan rooms?
Construction is the reason customers repurchase it. The nylon braided jacket resists abrasion when the cable runs along a floor or behind a metal cabinet, and UGREEN rates the design past 10,000 bends. Gold plating on the contacts slows the corrosion that kills cheap connectors in humid coastal towns like Mombasa and Malindi. The aluminium alloy casing holds the connector shell together during repeated plugging. Keep the ends dry, since oxidised contacts drop transfer speed.
Can I join two of these cables to reach ten metres?
Not recommended. Chaining two passive extensions almost always drops the link to USB 2.0 speed or causes the device to disconnect at random. If you need eight to fifteen metres, use a powered USB hub midway or an active extension cable with a built-in repeater chip. Mascom International stocks hubs and longer cabling options, so tell us the actual distance you must cover and we will match the correct product to it.
Do I need to install drivers or software first?
No. The UGREEN US115 is plug and play on Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android with OTG support, and console firmware. There is no chip to configure and no CD to load. Plug the male end into your computer, TV, or console, connect your device to the female end, and the operating system detects the hardware exactly as it would through a direct port. Installers appreciate this on site visits where no internet is available.
Is KSh 2,200 fair for a five-metre USB extension in Kenya?
It sits below the KSh 4,200 to KSh 5,000 that several Nairobi retailers list for the same UGREEN US115 length. Unbranded five-metre cables sell for KSh 600 to KSh 900 in River Road, but they use thin conductors, skip shielding, and commonly fail inside a year. Over a two-year working life, the UGREEN US115 costs about KSh 3 per day. Mascom International backs it with a 6-month warranty, which no roadside seller offers.
Technical Specifications
Data Transfer Speed and USB Standards
- USB 3.0 SuperSpeed rated to 5Gbps, roughly ten times the 480Mbps ceiling of USB 2.0.
- Backward compatible with USB 2.0, USB 1.1, and USB 1.0 devices, so older office hardware still connects.
- Actual speed follows the slower device in the chain; a USB 2.0 flash disk stays at USB 2.0 rates.
- Five-metre passive length exceeds the 3-metre guideline for USB 3.0, so high-bandwidth drives may negotiate lower.
- Transfers a 4GB video file in under a minute when both ends run true USB 3.0.
- Carries data and power on the same run, no separate supply required for low-draw devices.
Connector Design and Contact Plating
- USB-A male plug at one end, USB-A female socket at the other, matching standard computer ports.
- Gold-plated contacts resist oxidation, holding signal clarity in humid Mombasa, Kisumu, and Kilifi conditions.
- Aluminium alloy connector housing keeps the shell rigid through repeated plugging and unplugging cycles.
- Blue insert inside the connector marks USB 3.0, distinguishing it from older black USB 2.0 hardware.
- Extending your port protects the socket on a laptop or console from wear caused by frequent swaps.
- Moulded strain relief at both joints reduces the bending stress that snaps wires near connectors.
Cable Construction and Shielding
- Tinned copper conductors resist corrosion better than bare copper, extending working life in coastal humidity.
- Aluminium foil wrap blocks interference from routers, fluorescent ballasts, and power cabling running nearby.
- Additional metal braid layer under the jacket adds shielding and takes mechanical pulling strain.
- Nylon braided outer jacket resists abrasion where the cable crosses concrete floors or metal edges.
- UGREEN rates the construction beyond 10,000 bends, suiting cables that get coiled after every event.
- Five-metre run stays flexible enough to route along skirting boards or behind wall-mounted screens.
Device Compatibility Across Platforms
- Works with Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, and Android devices supporting OTG.
- Plug and play on every platform; no driver disc, no download, no configuration menu.
- Tested by users with PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Nintendo docks.
- Extends Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom USB modems away from metal cabinets that weaken signal reception.
- Suits webcams, headsets, microphones, keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, card readers, and external drives.
- Compatible with laptops including Dell XPS, HP Spectre, Lenovo ThinkPad, ASUS, and MacBook models via adapters.
Length, Placement, and Practical Reach
- Five metres covers the gap between a desktop tower under a desk and a front counter.
- Long enough to move a CCTV DVR mouse or keyboard to a comfortable operator position.
- Lets a wall-mounted TV accept a flash drive from arm height instead of behind the panel.
- Positions a 4G dongle near a window where Safaricom or Airtel signal is strongest indoors.
- Reaches from a sofa to a console, so controllers charge while gaming continues uninterrupted.
- Chaining two passive extensions is discouraged; use a powered hub or active cable past five metres.
Power Passthrough and Charging Limits
- Carries charging current up to about 2A, suitable for phones, earbuds, fans, and lamps.
- Not a fast-charging cable; 45W and 67W adapters will not pass full wattage across five metres.
- Bus power supports low-draw peripherals such as mice, keyboards, dongles, and flash disks directly.
- Externally powered hard drives and printers should keep using their own mains adapters as normal.
- Voltage drop over five metres is normal on passive cabling and affects heavy-draw devices first.
- Pair with a powered USB hub when several devices must share one extended connection at once.
Package Contents
Every UGREEN US115 sold at Mascom International arrives brand new and sealed. Inside the UGREEN retail packaging you receive:
- One UGREEN US115 USB 3.0 A male to female extension cable, five metres, black nylon braid
- UGREEN product information card
- Mascom International warranty card covering the 6-month period
Note:No adapters, hubs, or additional cables are bundled. Mascom International stocks powered USB hubs, active extension cabling, and USB-C adapters separately if your setup needs them.
Warranty
The UGREEN US115 carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects under normal use. Coverage handles faults in the conductors, connectors, or shielding that appear during ordinary indoor operation. Our Nairobi CBD service desk processes claims directly, with no need to post the cable back to a distributor.
Where to Buy the UGREEN US115 USB 3.0 Extension Cable in Kenya
UGREEN US115 USB 3.0 A Male to Female Extension Cable 5m is available now 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 test the cable with your own dongle, webcam, or controller before you pay. Stocked colour: black.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International sends the UGREEN US115 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you only pay once the cable reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Thika, and Kakamega, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Each cable ships with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current pricing, and after-sales backing handled by our own Nairobi CBD team.
