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Budi AC361TL 27W Power Adapter | USB-C Power Delivery Output | 1.2m Lightning Cable Included | 100-240V Universal Voltage | Fast Charge Kit
Refills an iPhone battery to roughly half in about thirty minutes from any Kenyan wall socket.
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Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Budi AC361TL is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 1,200, and it arrives as a complete kit rather than a bare plug. The Budi AC361TL pushes 27 watts through a single USB-C Power Delivery port, and a 1.2-metre USB-C to Lightning cable sits in the same box. That combination takes a modern iPhone from flat to roughly 50 percent in about 30 minutes. The Budi AC361TL accepts 100-240V at 50/60Hz, so it runs on Kenya Power's 240V supply with no converter. Collect the Budi AC361TL at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Anyone still running an iPhone 8 through iPhone 14 needs a Lightning charging kit that actually holds up. Apple stopped putting plugs in the box back in 2020, so most Kenyan iPhone owners inherited a mismatched 5W brick from an older handset and now wait three hours for a full charge. Sales reps covering Nairobi CBD, matatu-commuting students at Kenyatta University and USIU, boda riders using phone navigation all day, and shop owners running M-PESA on an iPhone lose real time to that slow trickle. The Budi AC361TL closes that gap for the price of two matatu fares to Westlands.
At Mascom International, we're seeing customers replace burnt-out generic plugs every four to six months, which quietly costs more than one honest charger. Budi has been building charging hardware since 2015 and backs its output figures with real Power Delivery negotiation rather than a printed number on the casing. Where most Nairobi phone shops sell an unbranded plug and a separate cable that fails at the connector, Mascom International supplies the Budi AC361TL as a matched kit with a 6-month warranty. Walk into our Kimathi Street counter to test it on your own handset, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Budi AC361TL
What devices does the Budi AC361TL charge?
The bundled 1.2-metre cable terminates in a Lightning connector, so it charges iPhone 8 through iPhone 14, every iPhone SE generation, older iPad models with Lightning ports, AirPods charging cases, and the Apple Magic Keyboard or Magic Mouse. The USB-C port on the plug itself is universal. Swap in a USB-C to USB-C cable and the same 27-watt output feeds a Samsung Galaxy, a Tecno or Infinix handset, an iPhone 15 or newer, a Nintendo Switch, or most USB-C earbuds.
How fast does the Budi AC361TL actually charge an iPhone?
An iPhone 12, 13, or 14 reaches roughly 50 percent in about 30 minutes on the Budi AC361TL, because those handsets draw around 20 to 23 watts at peak. A standard 5W plug takes closer to two hours to hit the same point. From there the phone deliberately slows down to protect the battery, so a full charge still lands near 90 minutes. Older models such as the iPhone 8 cap lower and finish in roughly two hours.
Does the Budi AC361TL work with Kenya's power supply?
Yes. The Budi AC361TL takes 100-240V at 50 or 60Hz, which covers Kenya Power's 240V/50Hz mains directly. No step-down transformer and no travel converter are needed. The same wide input range means it keeps working on generator power, on an inverter during an outage, and abroad if you travel. Voltage dips common on some upcountry feeders fall well inside the accepted band, so the plug keeps negotiating full output instead of dropping to trickle speed.
Is the 1.2-metre cable long enough for everyday use?
For most Kenyan homes and offices, yes. A 1.2-metre run reaches from a wall socket to a bedside table, from a desk extension cable to a laptop bag, or from a car inverter to a cup holder. It is short enough to coil into a jacket pocket without tangling. If you need to charge from a floor socket while using the phone on a high bed, Mascom International also stocks 2-metre and 3-metre Lightning cables separately.
Can the Budi AC361TL charge an iPad or a laptop?
An iPad Air or standard iPad charges comfortably at 27 watts, filling in roughly two and a half hours depending on model. iPad Pro units accept the charge but take longer than their bundled higher-wattage plug. Laptops are a different matter. A MacBook Air will slowly gain charge while idle or asleep, but 27 watts sits below what most USB-C laptops need under load. For laptop charging, look at a 65W or 100W unit instead.
Is the Budi AC361TL safe for my phone battery?
The plug uses a control chip that negotiates voltage with the connected device before pushing current, so an iPhone receives exactly the profile it requests. Built-in protection covers over-current, over-voltage, short circuits, and over-temperature. Because Power Delivery is a two-way conversation rather than raw force-feeding, the handset governs its own charge curve and tapers past 80 percent. That behaviour is identical to what a genuine Apple 20W plug produces, which is why battery health readings stay normal.
How does the Budi AC361TL compare to a generic street-stall charger?
Unbranded plugs sold at kiosks often print a wattage the internal components cannot sustain, and many skip proper isolation between mains voltage and the USB output. Users consistently report those units running hot, losing output within months, or damaging charging ports. The Budi AC361TL declares a real 27-watt Power Delivery figure, ships with a matched cable rather than a random pairing, and carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty you can claim at a physical counter in Nairobi CBD.
Is the Budi AC361TL worth KSh 1,200 in Kenya's market?
At KSh 1,200 you get both the plug and the cable, which is where the value sits. A genuine Apple 20W adapter alone runs several times higher in Nairobi, and a decent Lightning cable bought separately typically costs KSh 350 to KSh 800. Customers across Nairobi report generic KSh 400 plugs failing inside half a year, making the replacement cycle more expensive than buying once. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the matched kit removes the guesswork entirely.
Technical Specifications
Charging Output and Power Delivery
- Single USB-C port rated at 27 watts, enough for full-speed charging on every current-generation iPhone model.
- Supports USB Power Delivery 3.0 with Programmable Power Supply, letting the phone request its own voltage step.
- Standard output profiles cover 5V/3A, 9V/3A, and 12V/2.25A, matching what iPhone and iPad hardware negotiate.
- Automatically steps down for low-draw devices such as AirPods, smartwatches, and Bluetooth earbuds without overheating them.
- Delivers roughly 50 percent iPhone charge in 30 minutes, against about 120 minutes on a 5W plug
Cable Construction and Connector Quality
- Bundled cable measures 1.2 metres, the length Apple itself ships and the most practical for desk use.
- USB-C plug on one end, Lightning connector on the other, so no separate adapter is required.
- Rated to carry the full 27-watt Power Delivery load without the voltage sag cheap thin-gauge cables show.
- Supports data transfer alongside charging, so the same cable handles iTunes sync and file movement to a computer.
- Reinforced strain relief at both connector housings targets the bend point where most Lightning cables split first.
Device Compatibility Across Apple and Android Hardware
- Charges iPhone 8, X, XR, XS, 11, 12, 13, and 14 families plus all iPhone SE generations.
- Works with Lightning-port iPads, AirPods and AirPods Pro cases, Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil first generation.
- The USB-C port accepts any third-party cable, opening it to Samsung, Xiaomi, Tecno, Infinix, and iPhone 15 or newer.
- Handles Nintendo Switch charging in handheld mode and tops up most USB-C power banks at usable speed.
- Backwards compatible with non-PD devices, which simply draw standard 5V current at their own safe rate.
Electrical Safety and Protection Circuits
- Over-current protection cuts supply if a connected device or faulty cable pulls beyond the rated draw.
- Over-voltage protection guards against the surges Kenyan feeders sometimes produce when grid supply returns after an outage.
- Short-circuit detection shuts output down instantly rather than letting heat build inside the housing.
- Temperature monitoring throttles output if internal heat climbs, protecting both the plug and your handset battery.
- Isolation between mains-side and low-voltage-side circuitry keeps 240V away from the USB port under fault conditions.
Build Quality and Daily Durability
- Fire-retardant polycarbonate shell resists cracking when the plug is knocked out of a wall socket.
- Compact footprint leaves neighbouring sockets on an extension strip usable, unlike bulky square bricks.
- Pin spacing and housing match standard Kenyan three-pin wall outlets and common extension cables sold locally.
- Weight sits low enough that the plug will not sag out of a worn socket under cable tension.
- Matte finish hides the scuffs that accumulate in a laptop bag or a matatu commute.
Power Input and Kenyan Grid Compatibility
- Input range of 100-240V at 50/60Hz covers Kenya Power mains, generators, and inverter output alike.
- No travel converter needed if you carry it to the UK, Europe, the Gulf, or Asia.
- Tolerates the voltage fluctuation common on rural feeders in Nakuru, Kisii, and Kakamega without dropping output.
- Idle draw stays minimal when left plugged in without a device attached, keeping token consumption negligible.
- Works normally on solar-inverter household systems increasingly common across Kajiado, Machakos, and Kiambu.
Package Contents
- Budi AC361TL 27W USB-C Power Delivery wall adapter
- Budi 1.2-metre USB-C to Lightning charge and sync cable
- Product documentation
- Mascom International 6-month warranty card
Note that Apple has excluded wall plugs from iPhone retail boxes since 2020, which is exactly the gap this kit fills. Mascom International also stocks longer Lightning cables and higher-wattage USB-C adapters separately if you need them.
Warranty
The Budi AC361TL carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, covering both the wall adapter and the bundled cable. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street, with no third-party runaround. Bring the unit and your purchase record, and our team assesses it on the spot.
Where to Buy the Budi AC361TL in Kenya
Budi AC361TL is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and plug the Budi AC361TL into your own handset before you pay. Available colours: White and Black.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Budi AC361TL across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you only pay once the kit reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, and Garissa, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit leaves our counter with the 6-month warranty stated above. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest wattage figures, current Nairobi pricing, and after-sales backing on every charging accessory we stock.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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