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Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor | 18.5V 4.6A Output | MagSafe 1 L-Shaped Connector | 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro
Supplies the extra wattage larger screens demand, so heavy editing sessions never drain the battery mid-project.
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The Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 3,000, and supplies 18.5V at 4.6A through an L-shaped MagSafe 1 connector. Brand new and sealed, it is a replacement adaptor for Apple laptops, matched to the 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models that use the first-generation MagSafe port. Those larger machines have bigger screens and heavier internals, so they need the extra power of the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor rather than a 60W unit. Collect yours from the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or have it delivered.
Designed for video editors, architects, music producers, graphic designers and developers, the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor keeps a large MacBook Pro running through long renders and recording sessions. Many owners in Kilimani studios and Upper Hill offices still trust these machines for editing, audio and design software. The trouble starts when a cheap charger cannot keep up: the battery drains even while plugged in, or the brick overheats and cuts out. The Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor delivers the full 85 watts these machines were built around, so the charge holds steady under load.
Many shops guess at fit from a photo of the laptop; Mascom International matches the voltage, current and plug shape before the sale. At Mascom International, we're seeing steady demand for the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor from creative teams who keep one charger at the studio and another at home. Share your laptop model or the label on your old adaptor over WhatsApp for a quick check. Then come to the store to test it on your own machine, or order with pay-on-arrival delivery to your door anywhere in Kenya, from Nairobi to the smallest county town.
Common Questions About the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor
How much is the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor in Kenya?
The Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor costs KSh 3,000 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, brand new. For that price you get the adaptor with its MagSafe 1 cable attached, a 6-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties. It sits KSh 200 above the Apple 60W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor, which suits 13-inch machines, and KSh 150 below the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor made for Retina models.
Should I buy the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor or the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor?
Choose by the port on your laptop, because MagSafe 1 and MagSafe 2 are different connectors. The Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor, at KSh 3,000, fits 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models with the wider first-generation port. The Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor, at KSh 3,150, fits the thinner port on Retina MacBook Pro models from 2012 onward. A MagSafe 2 laptop can use this MagSafe 1 adaptor only through a converter. If you are unsure, send your model to Mascom International on WhatsApp.
Which MacBook Pro models does the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor fit?
The Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor fits 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models built with the MagSafe 1 port, before the 2012 Retina redesign. Every 17-inch MacBook Pro used MagSafe 1, since that size ended before MagSafe 2 arrived. Among 15-inch models, the non-Retina versions use MagSafe 1, while the Retina versions use MagSafe 2. It also powers 13-inch MagSafe 1 machines safely. Model years overlap, so confirm your exact laptop with Mascom International on WhatsApp first.
Can the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor charge a 13-inch MacBook Pro?
Yes, the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor can safely charge a 13-inch MagSafe 1 MacBook Pro or MacBook. Apple's guidance allows a higher-wattage adaptor on a Mac that shipped with a smaller one, because the laptop only draws the power it needs. That makes it a handy single charger for a household or office with mixed MagSafe 1 machines. If you own only a 13-inch model, though, the 60W L-Tip at KSh 2,800 does the job for less.
How should I protect the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor from KPLC blackouts and surges?
Plug the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor into a surge protector rather than straight into a Kenyan wall socket. KPLC supply can spike when power returns after an outage, and even a sturdy 85W brick is vulnerable to that jolt. If your studio runs a backup generator, let the supply settle before reconnecting the charger. A charged MacBook Pro rides through short blackouts on battery. In the dusty dry season, wipe the magnetic contacts so the plug seats fully.
Who should buy the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor, and who should skip it?
Buy the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor if you run a 15-inch or 17-inch MacBook Pro with a MagSafe 1 port, or want one charger for several MagSafe 1 machines. Skip it if your laptop is a Retina MacBook Pro or MacBook Air from 2012 onward; those use MagSafe 2, so the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Laptop Adaptor at KSh 3,150 fits better. Skip it as well for USB-C or MagSafe 3 MacBooks, which need a different charger altogether.
Does the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor keep up with video editing and heavy software?
The Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor supplies the full 85 watts a 15-inch or 17-inch MagSafe 1 MacBook Pro was designed to draw, so it runs the laptop and charges the battery during demanding work. A weaker 60W unit on the same machine may let the battery drain during long exports. Editors and producers across Nairobi rely on that headroom for timeline renders, multitrack recording and large design files. Keep the laptop well ventilated, since no adaptor can stop heat building inside the machine.
Is the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor practical to carry between campus and work?
The Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor travels well in a laptop bag, and its attached cable leaves nothing behind to forget. Students at the University of Nairobi or Moi University in Eldoret who shuttle between lectures and part-time jobs find the L-shaped plug handy, because it lies flat against the laptop's side on a crowded library table. Coil the cable in loose loops before packing, and keep the magnetic tip away from coins and keys, which leave metal debris on the contacts.
Technical Specifications
Power Delivery and Core Function
- 18.5V at 4.6A output — about 85 watts, the power level Apple set for its 15-inch and 17-inch MagSafe 1 notebooks.
- Enough headroom to run a large MacBook Pro at full load while still adding charge to the battery during long sessions.
- Magnetic MagSafe coupling clicks into place on contact and lets go if the cable is pulled, saving the laptop from falls.
- Connector status light confirms the laptop is receiving power, useful when testing an unfamiliar socket or extension board.
- Runs from Kenya's 240V mains through the fold-out wall plug head, with the plug type confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch.
- Higher wattage than the 60W units, so it can also power 13-inch MagSafe 1 machines without harm to the battery.
Compatibility With Larger MagSafe 1 MacBook Pro Models
- Fits the MagSafe 1 port, the wider first-generation magnetic socket used on Apple notebooks before the 2012 Retina redesign.
- Matches 15-inch MacBook Pro models without Retina displays, which use MagSafe 1 and were designed around 85W of power.
- Matches every 17-inch MacBook Pro, since that model line ended before MagSafe 2 was introduced.
- Safe on 13-inch MagSafe 1 MacBook and MacBook Pro models, which simply draw less power than the adaptor offers.
- Not for MagSafe 2 laptops — Retina MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models from 2012 onward use a thinner, different connector.
- Not for USB-C or MagSafe 3 MacBooks, which rely on entirely different ports and adaptors.
- Send your model or a photo of your old adaptor label on WhatsApp for a confirmed match before any payment.
Build and Cable Layout
- L-shaped connector — the cable bends at the plug and trails along the laptop's side rather than jutting outward.
- Flat cable routing suits crowded studio desks with audio interfaces, external drives and drawing tablets around the laptop.
- Cable permanently attached to the brick, removing one joint that could work loose with daily packing and unpacking.
- Rectangular brick that packs easily into a laptop bag, backpack or camera bag alongside your other gear.
- White finish in the classic MagSafe style, matching the look of an aluminium 15-inch or 17-inch MacBook Pro.
- Protect the cable where it meets the plug and brick; loose coiling avoids the most common cause of charger failure.
Inclusions and Buyer Support
- Adaptor brick with attached MagSafe 1 L-Tip cable, ready to power a large MacBook Pro straight out of the package.
- Fold-out wall plug head, with the plug type for Kenya's 3-pin sockets confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch.
- Brand new unit with a clean connector and unstretched cable, never a secondhand charger pulled from another laptop.
- 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery to every county, so the adaptor is in your hands before any money moves.
- Pre-sale WhatsApp check — share the 18.5V 4.6A label from your old brick and we confirm the voltage, current and plug shape match.
- One adaptor for mixed fleets — studios running both 13-inch and 15-inch MagSafe 1 machines can standardise on this single charger.
Package Contents
Each Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor ships as one ready-to-use unit: the adaptor brick with its L-shaped MagSafe 1 cable permanently attached, plus a fold-out wall plug head. Kenyan sockets follow the 3-pin UK pattern, so check the plug type with us on WhatsApp before dispatch and we will advise on the fit. No laptop or battery comes in the package. For studios and offices, pair it with a surge-protected extension, available separately at Mascom International.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. That cover includes the brick, the attached cable and the MagSafe connector. Warranty claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street.
Where to Buy the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor in Kenya
Mascom International has the Apple 85W MagSafe L-Tip Laptop Adaptor in stock at the 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. Bring your 15-inch or 17-inch MacBook Pro and try the adaptor on it before buying. It comes in white; ask on WhatsApp for a photo of the unit in stock.
Get in touch through any of these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order ships pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Customers in Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, and creative teams in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Naivasha get theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your adaptor carries the 6-month warranty above.
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