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Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor | 20V 4.25A Output | Magnetic Breakaway Tip | 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro
Snaps onto the charging port of 2012 to 2015 notebooks and pulls free safely when someone trips over the cord.
Condition: New
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The Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor delivers 20V at 4.25A through a magnetic MagSafe 2 connector and is available at Mascom International for KSh 3,150, in stock today. This replacement adaptor for Apple laptops is brand new and sealed, built to power the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display sold between 2012 and 2015. The Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor supplies the full 85 watts that machine needs to charge while running heavy work. You can see it at our store in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, and check the connector against your MacBook before paying.
Built for professionals across Kenya who still rely on a Retina MacBook Pro, the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor suits video editors, architects, accountants, developers and university students at Strathmore or USIU who bought their machine second hand. The usual problem is a frayed cable or a dead brick, and a MacBook Pro with no charger is a laptop you cannot use. A lower-watt adaptor may keep the machine alive, yet it can charge slowly or lose ground during exports and long compiles. This adaptor gives the full power rating, so your MacBook charges properly while you work, whether at a desk in Upper Hill or at home.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell one generic magnetic charger for every Mac, Mascom International stocks each connector type separately, so the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor goes only to a MagSafe 2 machine. Customers across Nairobi tell us their first worry is whether the plug fits, and we answer that before you pay. Send your MacBook model or a photo of your old adaptor label on WhatsApp and we confirm the fit. Then collect the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor at Kimathi Street or order pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in the country.
Common Questions About the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor
How much is the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor in Kenya?
The Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor costs KSh 3,150 brand new at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. That price includes a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties, so you pay only once it reaches you. The adaptor comes with its magnetic cable attached and a fold-out wall plug head. The older Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor sells for KSh 3,000, which is KSh 150 less, but it fits a different connector.
Which MacBook models work with the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor?
The Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor is made for the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display sold from 2012 to 2015. It also safely powers other MagSafe 2 MacBooks, such as the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro and the 2012 to 2017 MacBook Air, because a Mac draws only the power it needs. It will not fit older MagSafe 1 machines, USB-C MacBooks or the newer MagSafe 3 models. Send your laptop model or old adaptor label on WhatsApp and we confirm the fit.
Should I buy the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor or the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor?
Pick by the port on your MacBook, not by the price, because both give 85 watts through different connectors. The Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor at KSh 3,150 has the thinner, wider MagSafe 2 tip used on 2012 to 2015 Retina models. The Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor at KSh 3,000 uses the older, thicker MagSafe 1 plug, shaped like an L, for earlier MacBook Pro models. A MagSafe 1 plug will not seat in a MagSafe 2 port.
Is the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor safe during KPLC power cuts and surges?
Yes, as long as you plug it into a surge protector rather than straight into the wall. KPLC outages often end with a voltage spike when power returns, and that spike is a common cause of dead adaptors in Nairobi homes and offices. When power drops, your MacBook simply switches to its battery and carries on. Keep the brick off dusty floors, and unplug it during thunderstorms if your socket has no surge protection at all.
Who should buy the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor and who should skip it?
Buy it if you own a 2012 to 2015 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro, or any MagSafe 2 MacBook, and need a main or spare charger. Skip it if your MacBook has USB-C ports or a MagSafe 3 port, because it will not connect. Owners of older MagSafe 1 MacBooks should choose one of the L-Tip or T-Tip adaptors stocked at Mascom International. iPhone and iPad owners need the Apple 10W USB Power Adaptor instead, since this is a laptop charger.
Why does a 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro need an 85-watt adaptor?
The 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro was designed around an 85-watt adaptor, so a lower-watt charger leaves it short of power under load. With a 60W unit, the machine may charge slowly, or even drain while exporting video or running several heavy apps at once. This adaptor supplies 20V at 4.25A, which covers running the laptop and refilling the battery together. For editors and developers, that difference shows up as a battery percentage that actually climbs during a working session.
How does the magnetic connector protect my MacBook?
The MagSafe 2 tip holds on with magnets, so a sharp tug on the cable pulls it free instead of dragging your MacBook off the table. That matters in busy offices, cafes and shared hostel rooms where cables cross walkways. The connector attaches either way up, so you can plug in without looking. Because the magnets attract metal dust and staples, wipe the tip with a dry cloth now and then so it seats flat and charges reliably.
Is the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor easy to carry on a daily commute?
Yes, it is a compact square brick that fits in a laptop sleeve or the side pocket of a backpack. For matatu commutes, wrap the cable loosely around the brick rather than tightly, because sharp bends near the tip are where magnetic charging cables usually fray. Carry it apart from keys and coins so the tip stays clean. Our store team can show you how to wrap it without straining the joint where the cable meets the connector.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Power Output
- 20V output at 4.25A, for 85 watts in total — enough to run a 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro and refill its battery at the same time.
- Full 85W rating matches the adaptor the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro was designed around, so video exports and long compiles do not drain the battery.
- Your MacBook draws only the power it needs — lower-watt MagSafe 2 machines such as the MacBook Air charge safely on this higher-watt adaptor.
- Charges whether the laptop is on, asleep or shut — with the lid closed, the screen and processor rest and more power goes to the battery.
- Works on household mains power — plug it into a surge protector so voltage spikes after an outage hit the protector, not the adaptor.
- Brand new stock — a fresh unit with a full warranty, not a spare pulled from a used laptop of unknown history.
Compatibility With MagSafe 2 MacBooks
- MagSafe 2 connector — the thinner, wider magnetic tip that arrived in 2012 with the Retina MacBook Pro and that year's MacBook Air.
- Designed for the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, 2012 to 2015 — the machine that originally shipped with an 85W adaptor.
- Also powers the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro and the 2012 to 2017 MacBook Air — the same port, with your Mac taking only what it needs.
- Not for MagSafe 1 MacBooks — the older, thicker plug used before 2012 needs one of our L-Tip or T-Tip adaptors instead.
- Not for USB-C or MagSafe 3 MacBooks — the 2016 and later USB-C MacBook Pro and newer MagSafe 3 models use ports this tip cannot fit.
- Unsure which port you have — send your laptop model or a photo of the old adaptor label on WhatsApp and we confirm before dispatch.
Build and Connector Design
- Magnetic breakaway tip — a hard tug on the cable releases it, so a tripped cord does not pull the MacBook off a desk.
- Reversible connector — the tip attaches either way up, so you can plug in by feel in a dim room or a crowded lecture hall.
- Attached charging cable — sharp bends near the tip are the usual failure point, so wind it loosely around the brick for storage.
- Magnets attract metal dust and staples — a quick wipe with a dry cloth keeps the tip seating flat and charging reliably.
- Compact square brick — small enough for a laptop sleeve pocket, so it travels with the MacBook rather than staying on one desk.
- White finish — matches the classic MacBook accessory look and is easy to spot at the bottom of a dark backpack.
Inclusions and Support
- Adaptor with attached MagSafe 2 cable — ready to charge out of the box, with no separate cable to buy or lose.
- Fold-out wall plug head — the plug type can be confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch, so you know how it connects at home.
- 6-month Mascom International warranty — covers manufacturing defects, with claims handled in person at our service desk.
- Fit check before payment — send your MacBook model and we confirm compatibility, so you never pay for the wrong connector.
- In-store testing — bring your MacBook to the counter and we plug the adaptor in so you see it charge before leaving.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery — you inspect and test the adaptor first, then pay when it is in your hands.
Package Contents
The box holds the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor itself, with its MagSafe 2 cable permanently attached, plus a fold-out wall plug head. Nothing else is needed to start charging a compatible MacBook. The plug type for Kenya's 3-pin UK sockets can be confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch, so there are no surprises when it arrives. No laptop or extension cable is included. If you want a surge protector for your desk, ask our team at Kimathi Street when you collect.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. If the brick stops delivering power or the connector fails through a fault in manufacture, bring it with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk and our team will handle the claim.
Where to Buy the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor in Kenya
The Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your MacBook and we will plug it in at the counter so you see it charge before paying. The adaptor comes in white.
Reach our team any of these ways:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while buyers in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is backed by the 6-month warranty above. We describe each adaptor honestly, price it accurately, and stay available for after-sales help long after your MacBook is charging again.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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