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Budi DC220TT USB-C Cable | 100W Power Delivery | 1.5m Length | Braided Nylon | Aluminium Shell | Black
Charge a laptop, tablet and phone from one accessory that survives daily bag stuffing, with 5A high-current support and reversible connectors on both ends.
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Budi DC220TT is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 1,500, rated to carry up to 100W over a full 1.5-metre run. That figure means 20V at 5A, which is enough to run a MacBook Pro, a Dell XPS, or an HP EliteBook directly from a wall charger with no speed penalty. The Budi DC220TT uses an aluminium alloy connector housing wrapped in braided nylon, protecting the joint where most charging cords fail first. Both ends are reversible USB-C, so plug orientation never matters. Stock sits at our Nairobi CBD store, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street.
Most people in Nairobi carry three chargers because one cord cannot handle a laptop. Budi DC220TT removes two of them. Software developers in Westlands and Kilimani, accountants pushing KRA deadlines, university students at Strathmore and USIU, and field engineers covering Nakuru and Kisumu deployments all face the same problem: the thin cable in the box tops out near 60W, so a laptop charges slowly or refuses to charge at all. A 5A-rated cord fixes that. The Budi DC220TT also handles phone charging at full speed, which matters when your only free hour is a matatu ride home.
Cheap unbranded cords sold on Nairobi streets rarely carry the chip that unlocks high current, so a 65W charger quietly drops to 60W or lower. At KSh 1,500 the Budi DC220TT sits below most branded 100W cords in Kenya while matching their rating. Customers across Nairobi report that the braided jacket outlasts three or four plastic cables bought over the same period. Walk into Mascom International on Kimathi Street to test the Budi DC220TT against your own laptop and charger before paying, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery to any county.
Common Questions About the Budi DC220TT Cable
Will the Budi DC220TT charge my laptop at full speed?
Yes, provided your charger supports it. The cable is rated for 100W, meaning 20V at 5A. Any USB-C laptop drawing 100W or less charges at its full rate through it, including 65W HP EliteBook and Lenovo ThinkPad units, 87W and 96W MacBook Pro models, and 45W Dell Latitude machines. The cable never adds speed on its own. It simply stops being the bottleneck, which is what most bundled cords quietly become once a laptop asks for more than 3A.
What makes a 100W cable different from the cord that came with my phone?
A chip inside the connector, called an E-Marker. USB-C rules say a charger must ask the cable what current it can safely carry before pushing past 3A. Cords without that chip get capped at 60W no matter how strong the charger is. Cords rated for 5A answer correctly and unlock the full 100W. The wire gauge is also thicker, which keeps the cable cooler under sustained laptop charging instead of warming up near the plug.
Does the Budi DC220TT work with Samsung and iPhone fast charging?
Yes. It handles Samsung Super Fast Charging at 25W and 45W on Galaxy S and Z series handsets, which need a 5A-rated cord to reach the higher figure. iPhone 15, 16, and 17 models charge over USB-C at their full rate too, as do iPad Pro and iPad Air units. Both connectors are USB-C, so an iPhone 14 or earlier with a Lightning port will not connect. Check your phone's port before ordering.
How fast does it move files between devices?
Data runs at USB 2.0 speed, roughly 480 megabits per second, which is about 60 megabytes each second in practice. A 4GB video file takes just over a minute. That is standard for charging-focused cables in this class, and it covers phone backups, photo dumps, and Android file transfer without trouble.
Is 1.5 metres the right length for daily use?
For most people, yes. It reaches from a wall socket to a desk, or from a bedside outlet to a phone on the pillow, without the coil of slack a 3-metre cord leaves on the floor. Shorter 1-metre cords force you to sit next to the socket. Longer runs suit sitting rooms and boardrooms. If you charge mainly at a desk or in bed, 1.5 metres is the length you stop noticing.
How well does the braided jacket hold up in Kenyan conditions?
The failure point on almost every cable is the neck where wire meets plug, and this is where the aluminium housing and reinforced braid do their work. Nylon braid resists the abrasion of a bag zip, a car door, and being wound around a hand. It also shrugs off dust picked up on Thika Road and Mombasa Road far better than soft PVC, which cracks and yellows. Users report braided cords lasting several times longer than the moulded plastic type.
Is the Budi DC220TT worth KSh 1,500 against cheaper options?
A KSh 300 street cable usually lacks the 5A chip, so your 65W laptop charger runs at 60W or falls back to trickle charging. Worse, thin conductors heat up under load and can damage a port. Branded 100W cords from Anker or UGREEN typically sell between KSh 2,500 and KSh 4,000 in Kenya. Budi DC220TT lands between the two, with the same rating and a 6-month warranty behind it.
Can I use it with a power bank, car charger, or docking station?
Yes to all three. Any USB-C power bank rated above 60W, such as a 100W or 145W laptop bank, needs a 5A cord to reach its advertised output, and this cable supplies that. Car chargers with USB-C PD ports work the same way. Docking stations and monitors that supply power over USB-C will charge a connected laptop through it, though video signal will not pass, since this is a charge-and-sync cable rather than a display cord.
Technical Specifications
Power Delivery and Charging Output
- Rated for 100W total throughput, carrying 20 volts at 5 amps under USB Power Delivery negotiation.
- Built-in E-Marker chip identifies the cable to chargers, unlocking current above the standard 3A limit.
- Supports the full PD voltage ladder: 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, and 20V, matched automatically to your device.
- Handles Samsung Super Fast Charging at 45W, a tier that specifically requires 5A-capable cabling to work.
- Covers laptop charging bricks rated 45W, 65W, 87W, 90W, and 96W without throttling to a lower profile.
- Bidirectional power flow lets a laptop charge a phone, or a power bank charge a laptop, through one cord.
- Thicker internal conductors keep surface temperature low during sustained high-current charging sessions of an hour or more.
Data Transfer and Sync Capability
- Charge-and-sync design carries data alongside power, so one cord handles both jobs on a desk.
- USB 2.0 transfer rate of roughly 480 megabits per second, translating to about 60 megabytes moved each second.
- A 4GB film copies across in just over a minute, adequate for phone backups and photo offloads.
- Works with Android File Transfer, Samsung's device-switch tool, Windows Phone Link, and macOS Finder access.
- Supports wired tethering, letting a laptop share a phone's Safaricom or Airtel connection when Wi-Fi drops.
- Does not carry DisplayPort video signal; a separate display-rated cord is needed for monitor output over USB-C.
Device Compatibility Across Brands
- USB-C on both ends fits any device with a Type-C port, from earbuds to desktop monitors.
- Charges MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and iPad Air at their rated wall-charger speeds.
- Works with HP EliteBook, Dell Latitude, Lenovo ThinkPad, ASUS Zenbook, and Acer Swift business laptops.
- Handles Samsung Galaxy S and Z series, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Tecno, and Infinix handsets.
- Charges Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, DualSense controllers, and USB-C powered Bluetooth speakers without adapters.
- Will not connect to Lightning devices such as iPhone 14 and older, or to Micro-USB hardware.
- Fits most phone cases directly, as the connector housing stays slim rather than bulging at the neck.
Cable Construction and Durability
- Braided nylon outer jacket resists fraying from bag zips, car doors, and repeated winding around a hand.
- Aluminium alloy connector shells replace the moulded plastic that cracks and separates on budget charging cords.
- Reinforced strain relief protects the neck where cable meets plug, the failure point on most cables.
- Braided surface repels dust and grit from Thika Road, Mombasa Road, and upcountry travel far better than PVC.
- Nylon sheathing resists tangling, so the cord uncoils straight from a bag rather than knotting.
- Black colourway hides scuffs and finger marks that show quickly on white factory-supplied charging cords.
- Total length of 1.5 metres, roughly 5 feet, weighing well under 100 grams in a laptop bag.
Connector Design and Everyday Handling
- Both plugs are reversible USB-C, so there is no wrong way to insert either end.
- Textured grip zones near each connector give purchase when pulling the plug from a tight port.
- Slim connector profile fits recessed ports on thin laptops and thick protective phone cases alike.
- Snug port fit reduces the wobble that causes intermittent charging on worn or loose sockets.
- Flexible braid bends without memory kinks, coiling flat into a laptop sleeve or jacket pocket.
- Single-cable setup replaces a phone cord and a laptop cord, cutting what you carry to one item.
Package Contents
The Budi DC220TT retail package includes:
- One Budi DC220TT USB-C to USB-C cable, 1.5 metres, in black braided nylon
- Budi retail packaging with model marking DC220TT15B
- Product information card
Note:No wall charger or power adapter is included. Mascom International stocks compatible 65W and 100W USB-C PD chargers separately, and our staff will match one to your laptop's wattage requirement at the counter.
Warranty
The Budi DC220TT carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street, with no third-party paperwork involved.
Where to Buy the Budi DC220TT in Kenya
Budi DC220TT 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, to test the cable against your own laptop or phone before you pay. Available colour: 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 DC220TT across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you only pay once the cable reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Thika, and Kakamega, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is covered by the 6-month warranty stated above, with claims coordinated at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current pricing, and after-sales backing on every charging accessory we stock. Ask our team on WhatsApp which wattage suits your device and we will tell you plainly.
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