Mascom International stocks the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter at KSh 600, brand new and sealed. This compact plug has a USB-C connector on one side and a full-size USB-A socket on the other, rated at 5Gbps under USB 3.0. OTG, short for On-The-Go, lets a phone or tablet read a flash drive or run a keyboard as a computer would. The UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter has an aluminium shell and comes with an anti-loss keychain strap. Collect it from our store at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for people who carry their tech everywhere, the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter fixes the clash between new USB-C ports and older USB-A gadgets. Journalists filing photos from a flash drive, field engineers reading logs off a USB stick, and lecturers at the University of Nairobi plugging a clicker into a slim laptop all face it daily. A loose adapter is easy to lose, which is why the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter clips onto your keys with its strap. It stays with you between home, office and client sites, ready whenever someone hands you a flash drive.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell plastic adapters with no speed rating, Mascom International offers the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter with a metal body and a stated 5Gbps USB 3.0 rating. Many cheap adapters run at USB 2.0 speed, which makes a large video copy crawl. At Mascom International, we're seeing more laptop buyers add this adapter at checkout once they notice their new machine has no USB-A port. Drop by Kimathi Street to try the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter with your own gadgets, or order with pay-on-arrival delivery to any county.
Common Questions About the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter
How much is the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter in Kenya?
The UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter costs KSh 600 at Mascom International, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed. That includes a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. The anti-loss keychain strap comes with it. It is KSh 100 cheaper than the UGREEN US378 USB-C to USB-A OTG Cable at KSh 700, which offers the same 5Gbps speed in a 0.15m braided cable form instead of a rigid plug.
Is the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter better than the UGREEN US378 cable version?
Neither is faster; both run at 5Gbps, so the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter wins on portability, not speed. It is a single rigid plug that hangs on your keys and costs KSh 100 less. The trade-off is strain: a heavy drive or wide stick plugged straight into a phone pushes on the port, and a thick phone case can block a full seat. The UGREEN US378 USB-C to USB-A OTG Cable puts a flexible lead between them. Carry the adapter daily; use the cable at a desk.
Can I use the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter with a phone to open a flash drive?
Yes, the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter lets most Android phones and tablets sold in Kenya read a USB flash drive through OTG. The drive appears in the Files app, where you can copy documents, photos and video. Drives formatted as FAT32 or exFAT work on nearly every phone; NTFS drives may need a free app. USB-C iPhones and iPads read flash drives in the Files app too. If your phone sits in a thick case, remove it so the adapter seats fully.
Does the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter help with eCitizen and KRA paperwork on the go?
Yes, the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter lets you open scanned IDs, certificates and PDFs from a flash drive on your phone, then upload them to eCitizen or the KRA iTax portal. That saves a trip to a cyber café when a document is stored on a USB stick. Accountants filing returns for clients in June and estate agents handling title documents use it this way. Keep copies of key documents on a small drive and the adapter on your keys, and you can upload anywhere with Safaricom or Airtel Kenya data.
How durable is the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter for daily carry?
The UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter has an aluminium shell, which handles drops and pocket wear better than plastic adapters. Riding on a keyring through boda boda trips and matatu commutes, it will collect lint and dust, so tap out the USB-A socket now and then. In humid coastal towns such as Mombasa, store it dry to keep the contacts clean. The strap clips it to keys or a bag zip, and it rarely goes missing the way loose adapters do.
What gadgets can I connect through the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter?
The UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter connects any standard USB-A gadget to a USB-C port: flash drives, SD card readers, wired mice, keyboards, wireless mouse receivers, game controllers and portable SSDs. On a laptop, it turns a USB-C port into a full-size USB port. Small receivers and flash drives suit it best, since they add little weight. A large portable hard drive drawing extra power may need a powered hub instead. Bring your gadget to Kimathi Street and test it before paying.
Who should buy the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter, and who should skip it?
Buy the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter if you want a small, always-with-you fix for USB-A drives, mice and receivers on a USB-C phone or laptop. Students, NGO field staff and sales teams moving between sites fit it well. Skip it if you mostly connect heavy hard drives or use a phone in a thick case; the UGREEN US378 USB-C to USB-A OTG Cable handles that better. Skip it if all your gadgets already use USB-C; the UGREEN US372 USB-C Extension Cable suits that setup instead.
How fast is the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter?
The UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter is rated at 5Gbps, the USB 3.0 standard, about ten times the 480Mbps of USB 2.0. Real speed depends on the slowest part of the chain: a USB 2.0 flash drive or a phone with a USB 2.0 port will copy at USB 2.0 speed. With a USB 3.0 drive and a laptop that supports it, moving a folder of photos or a long recorded meeting takes a fraction of the time an older adapter needs.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Performance
- USB-C male to USB-A female — plugs into a USB-C phone, tablet or laptop and accepts any standard USB gadget.
- 5Gbps USB 3.0 data rate — about ten times faster than USB 2.0, so large folders copy without a long wait.
- OTG support — On-The-Go lets a phone or tablet act as the host and read drives or run keyboards directly.
- Compact one-piece plug — no cable to tangle, so it slips into a pocket, wallet or laptop sleeve.
- Plug-and-play — flash drives, mice and keyboards work without drivers or apps on most phones and laptops.
Compatibility
- Android phones and tablets with OTG — covers most Samsung, Tecno, Infinix, Oppo, Redmi and Vivo models with USB-C.
- USB-C iPhone and iPad models — flash drives open in the Files app for moving photos and documents.
- Windows laptops, MacBook models and Chromebooks — adds a full-size USB port to slim USB-C-only machines.
- Flash drives, card readers, wireless mouse receivers, keyboards and game controllers — any standard rectangular USB plug fits.
- Thick phone cases may block a full seat — remove the case if the drive does not appear.
Build and Durability
- Aluminium shell — a metal body resists cracks from drops and daily pocket wear better than plastic adapters.
- Anti-loss keychain strap — clips the adapter to keys or a bag zip so it stays with you between sites.
- Space grey finish — matches most laptops and hides scuffs from months of travel.
- Reversible USB-C plug — fits either way up, so it goes in first time at the side of a phone or laptop.
- Best with light gadgets — flash drives and receivers put little strain on the port compared with heavy drives.
Inclusions and Support
- One UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter in sealed UGREEN retail packaging.
- Anti-loss keychain strap included — attached or packed beside the adapter, ready to clip onto keys.
- 6-month Mascom International warranty — covers manufacturing defects in data transfer and connection under normal use.
- About KSh 3 per day of warranty cover — KSh 600 spread across the roughly 182 days of the 6-month term.
- In-store testing on Kimathi Street — check the adapter with your phone and drive before you pay.
Package Contents
The UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter arrives in its sealed UGREEN retail packaging with the space grey aluminium adapter and its anti-loss keychain strap. No flash drive, cable or charger is included, since it is designed to work with gadgets you already own. Mascom International stocks USB 3.0 flash drives and card readers at our Kimathi Street store if you want a drive that makes full use of its 5Gbps rating.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use, including faults in the connectors, data transfer and OTG function. Bring the adapter and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, where our team handles every claim.
Where to Buy the UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter in Kenya
The UGREEN US270 USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter is available at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Come with your phone or laptop and a flash drive, and test the adapter at the counter. It comes in space grey.
Talk to us through any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We offer pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, and Eldoret, Mombasa, Kakamega and Nanyuki get theirs within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your adapter is covered by the 6-month warranty above.
Mascom International stands behind honest specifications, accurate pricing and after-sales support, all from a walk-in store in the heart of Nairobi.
