USB A Male to Male Cable 3M is available at Mascom International for KSh 200, a brand new generic lead with a flat USB Type-A plug on both ends and 3 metres of cable between them. The USB A Male to Male Cable carries USB 2.0 signals at up to 480Mbps and arrives sealed in a plain polybag under stock code USB-AM300. It is unbranded, so you pay for the wire and plugs rather than a name. Pick one up at our shop in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery.
Built for office IT staff, gamers, cyber café owners and university students across Kenya, the USB A Male to Male Cable solves a narrow but common problem. Some gadgets ship with a USB-A socket instead of the usual square or micro port, and the short lead they came with goes missing or falls short of the desk. Laptop cooling pads, some external drive enclosures, KVM switches and a few older printers and scanners all take this cable. The 3-metre run lets a tower under a desk in Upper Hill or a hostel room at JKUAT reach a device on the far side of the table.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops keep only short A-to-A leads, Mascom International stocks the USB A Male to Male Cable in 3-metre and 1.5-metre lengths, so you choose the reach that fits. Customers across Nairobi tell us the longer cable is what finally lets them move a cooling pad or KVM switch to a comfortable spot. We will also tell you plainly when this cable is the wrong one, such as for linking two computers. Walk in to check the plugs against your device, or order the USB A Male to Male Cable 3M on WhatsApp and pay when it arrives.
Common Questions About the USB A Male to Male Cable
How much is the USB A Male to Male Cable 3M in Kenya?
The USB A Male to Male Cable 3M costs KSh 200 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, unused and sealed in its polybag. That price covers the 3-metre cable itself and a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you hand over cash or M-Pesa only once the cable is in your hands. The 1.5-metre version of the same cable sells for KSh 500, which makes this longer one KSh 300 cheaper while giving you twice the reach.
What devices can I connect with the USB A Male to Male Cable 3M?
The USB A Male to Male Cable 3M connects a computer to gadgets that carry a flat USB-A socket rather than a square or micro port. Laptop cooling pads are the most common example, since many draw fan power through an A-to-A lead. Some external drive enclosures, KVM switches and older printers or scanners also use this plug. Check the socket on your device first: if it is the same flat rectangle as the port on your laptop, this cable fits.
Should I buy the USB A Male to Male Cable 3M or the 1.5M version?
Buy the 3M version when the device sits more than an arm's length from your computer, and the 1.5M when both share one desk. Both are the same generic USB 2.0 A-to-A design, so speed and plugs match. The difference is reach and price: the 3M costs KSh 200 and the 1.5M costs KSh 500 at Mascom International. A shorter lead leaves less slack to coil behind a desk, which some buyers prefer for a tidy setup.
Does a 3-metre length slow down USB data transfer?
No, 3 metres sits well inside the USB 2.0 standard, which allows passive cables up to 5 metres. The USB A Male to Male Cable 3M carries data at up to 480Mbps, roughly 60 megabytes per second in theory, and real copying speed depends mostly on the device at the other end. A cooling pad or KVM switch needs only a trickle of bandwidth, so length makes no practical difference there. For large video files from a drive enclosure, expect USB 2.0 pace rather than USB 3.0 speeds.
Can the USB A Male to Male Cable 3M connect two computers to share files?
No, a plain USB A Male to Male Cable 3M cannot network two computers, and you should not plug it between two PCs. File transfer between computers needs a special USB bridge cable with a small chip in the middle, plus software on both machines. Both laptops also push power down their USB ports, which a plain cable joins directly. For moving files between two laptops, a flash drive, an external drive or a shared Wi-Fi network does the job.
Will the USB A Male to Male Cable 3M keep a cooling pad running during KPLC power cuts?
Yes, a cooling pad on the USB A Male to Male Cable 3M keeps running during a KPLC power cut as long as your laptop stays on. The pad takes its power from the laptop's USB port, not from the wall, so it simply draws on the laptop battery instead. Expect the battery to drain a little faster while the fans spin. In a dusty workspace such as Industrial Area, wipe the plugs now and then so grit does not collect in the ports.
Will the USB A Male to Male Cable 3M work in a blue USB 3.0 port?
Yes, the USB A Male to Male Cable 3M plugs into blue USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 Type-A ports and works normally. Those newer ports accept older USB 2.0 plugs, so the link simply runs at the USB 2.0 rate of up to 480Mbps. A cooling pad, KVM switch or scanner will not notice any difference. You only lose speed when the device on the other end supports USB 3.0, such as a newer drive enclosure, which needs a matching USB 3.0 cable for full pace.
Who should buy the USB A Male to Male Cable 3M and who should skip it?
Buy the USB A Male to Male Cable 3M if your gadget has a USB-A socket and sits far from the computer, such as a KVM switch on a shared office desk or a drive dock on a shelf. Skip it if your device uses a square USB-B port, like most printers, since that needs an A-to-B cable. Skip it too for charging phones or linking two computers. If your device sits right beside the laptop, the 1.5M version keeps the desk neater.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- Joins two USB Type-A plugs with 3 metres of cable — links a computer to any gadget that has a flat USB-A socket.
- Carries USB 2.0 data at up to 480Mbps — about 60 megabytes per second in theory, plenty for pads, switches and scanners.
- Passes 5-volt USB power from the computer — runs a cooling pad's fans with no separate wall adapter or extension needed.
- Plain passive design with no chip inside — the cable simply connects pins end to end, so it needs no drivers or setup.
- Not a USB bridge or networking cable — it cannot join two computers for file sharing, which needs a special chipped bridge lead.
- 3-metre length stays within the 5-metre USB 2.0 limit — the signal holds steady across a desk, a shelf or a small room.
Compatibility
- Fits USB-A ports on Windows laptops, desktops and older Mac computers that carry Type-A — no adapter needed on those machines.
- Works in blue USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 Type-A ports — the link runs at USB 2.0 speed, which suits low-bandwidth gadgets.
- Suits laptop cooling pads with a USB-A input — the most common reason buyers ask for an A-to-A cable at the counter.
- Connects some external drive enclosures and docks that use a USB-A socket — check your enclosure's port shape before buying.
- Links KVM switches that take A-to-A leads to each computer — share one keyboard, mouse and screen between two machines.
- Does not fit USB-C-only laptops directly — a USB-C to USB-A adapter, sold separately, bridges newer MacBooks and ultrabooks.
Build
- Generic, unbranded construction — a plain cable without a brand name, priced for function rather than for a label.
- Standard flat USB Type-A plug at each end — both ends are identical, so either end can go into the computer.
- Four-conductor USB 2.0 wiring for power, ground and two data lines — the standard layout every USB 2.0 device expects.
- Flexible outer jacket along the full 3 metres — the cable routes behind desks, along skirting boards and around furniture legs.
- Colour in stock can be confirmed on WhatsApp — message us before ordering if the cable needs to match your setup.
- Coil it loosely when storing — tight kinks near the plugs wear any cable faster, so loose loops keep it working longer.
Inclusions
- One USB A Male to Male Cable 3M — the cable only, sealed in a plain polybag with no retail box.
- No wall charger or power adapter — the cable draws power from your computer's USB port, so none is needed.
- No software or driver disc — the cable itself needs no installation; your device handles any drivers it requires.
- No USB-C adapter included — pick one up separately at Mascom International if your laptop has only USB-C ports.
- 6-month warranty from Mascom International — covers manufacturing defects, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Test it at the counter — bring your cooling pad or KVM switch to Kimathi Street and try the fit before paying.
Package Contents
The USB A Male to Male Cable 3M comes as one cable sealed in a plain polybag, with no retail box, manual or driver disc. That simple packing keeps the price at KSh 200 and leaves nothing to throw away. No power adapter is included or needed, since the cable takes power from your computer's USB port. If your laptop has only USB-C ports, a USB-C to USB-A adapter is sold separately at Mascom International.
Warranty
The USB A Male to Male Cable 3M carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty against manufacturing defects that appear under normal use. Bring the cable and your receipt to our service desk at the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, and our team will assess the claim.
Where to Buy the USB A Male to Male Cable 3M in Kenya
Mascom International keeps the USB A Male to Male Cable 3M on the shelf at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to plug the cable into your own cooling pad or switch before paying. Ask on WhatsApp which colour is in stock today.
Reach our team through any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and other major towns such as Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret receive orders within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Every cable is backed by the 6-month warranty above. We describe each cable honestly, price it accurately and stand behind it after the sale, so you buy the right lead the first time.
