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Budi DC258TL Charge and Sync Cable | USB-C to Lightning | 27W Fast Charging | 1 Metre Length | 100 Percent Silicone Body
Apple gear keeps its ports intact thanks to a supple jacket resisting kinks, heat and tangling.
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Budi DC258TL Charge and Sync Cable is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 700, giving iPhone owners a 27W USB-C to Lightning connection wrapped in a full silicone jacket. The 1-metre Budi DC258TL carries up to 27 watts over USB Power Delivery, enough to take a compatible iPhone from empty to roughly 50 percent in about 30 minutes when paired with a 20W or larger PD adapter. Mascom International stocks the Budi DC258TL at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, where you can handle the cable and watch the charging figure climb on your own handset before you pay a shilling.
Kenya's daily routine punishes charging cables. Matatu rides, cramped desk drawers and cords yanked from wall sockets at odd angles are what kill most Lightning cables within months. The Budi DC258TL answers that with a silicone body that bends without creasing and springs back instead of holding kinks. Sales agents working Westlands, university students in Juja, real estate agents driving between viewings and hospitality managers charging behind a reception desk all describe the same failure: a frayed neck just above the connector. This cable moves that bending stress into a moulded joint rather than a stiff plastic collar.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who sell unbranded 27W cables with no model code printed anywhere, Mascom International lists the exact Budi part number so you can match a replacement two years from now. Budi has produced mobile accessories since 2009 and ships to more than 76 countries under ETL, CE, FCC and RoHS certification. Customers across Nairobi report that silicone cables stay soft through afternoon heat while braided nylon stiffens and frays at the ends. Visit our Kimathi Street counter to plug the Budi DC258TL into your own iPhone, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Budi DC258TL
Is the Budi DC258TL fast enough to charge an iPhone quickly?
Yes. It carries up to 27W over USB Power Delivery, which is the highest wired rate Apple's Lightning port accepts on any iPhone. Paired with a 20W adapter, a drained iPhone 13 reaches roughly half charge in about 30 minutes. That covers a lunch break at the office. Push past 27W with a bigger brick and the phone still caps itself at the same ceiling, so a 65W charger charges no faster than a 30W one.
What does the 100 percent silicone body actually change?
Silicone stays soft across a much wider temperature range than the PVC and TPE jackets used on cheap cables. In practice that means the Budi DC258TL does not stiffen after months in a hot car or a sunlit windowsill, and white units resist the yellowing that makes older cords look grubby. It also coils flat without holding kinks. Kinks are what eventually snap the copper strands inside, so a cable that springs back lasts longer.
Which iPhones and iPads does this cable work with?
Every Apple device with a Lightning port. That covers iPhone 5 through the iPhone 14 series, iPad 9th generation, iPad mini 5, older iPad Air models, AirPods and AirPods Pro first generation charging cases, plus Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard. Fast 27W charging needs iPhone 8 or newer; older handsets charge at standard speed. If you own an iPhone 15, 16 or 17, those use USB-C and need a different cable entirely.
Can the Budi DC258TL move files as well as charge?
Yes, at USB 2.0 speed of up to 480 Mbps, which is the ceiling of the Lightning connector on every Apple device. Roughly a gigabyte of photos copies to a laptop in about twenty seconds. It handles iTunes and Finder backups, full iOS restores, recovery mode and wired CarPlay on head units that need a cable. Charging and syncing run together, so a long backup does not drain your battery while it works.
Is 1 metre long enough for everyday use in Kenya?
For most situations, yes. One metre reaches comfortably from a standard wall socket to a desk, a bedside table or a car dashboard mount without slack pooling on the floor. It also coils into a shirt pocket or a laptop sleeve. If you charge from a socket behind a sofa or from a high-mounted office socket, ask our Kimathi Street counter about the 2-metre and 3-metre alternatives we stock.
What charger do I need to reach the full 27W?
Any USB-C Power Delivery adapter rated 20W or higher. Apple's 20W brick, Samsung's 25W and 45W adapters, and third-party 30W PD chargers all work. The cable itself carries no power, so a 5W USB-A adapter with a USB-C to USB-A converter will charge slowly. Mascom International stocks 20W, 30W and 45W PD adapters and our staff will pair one to your handset at the counter.
How does the Budi DC258TL compare to the cable in the iPhone box?
Apple's own USB-C to Lightning cable carries the same 27W ceiling and the same USB 2.0 data rate, so charging and transfer speeds match. The difference sits in the jacket. Apple ships a plain white plastic sheath that fatigues at the connector neck. The Budi DC258TL uses silicone with a moulded strain relief instead. At KSh 700 it also costs a fraction of an Apple replacement.
Is KSh 700 fair for a charging cable in Kenya's market?
It sits between the KSh 200 roadside cables that fail inside weeks and Apple-branded replacements that run several thousand shillings. At Mascom International we track returns closely, and the cables that come back are almost always the unbranded ones with no model code and no warranty path. The Budi DC258TL carries a printed part number and a 6-month Mascom International warranty, which is what separates a KSh 700 purchase from a repeat purchase.
Technical Specifications
Charging Output and Power Delivery Support
- Carries up to 27W over USB Power Delivery, the fastest wired rate Apple's Lightning port accepts
- Negotiates 9V at 3A with a compatible adapter and drops to 5V for older chargers automatically
- Takes a drained iPhone 13 to roughly half charge in about 30 minutes on a 20W adapter
- Falls back safely to standard speed on 5W bricks, so an old charger still works fine
- Draws from USB-C power banks rated 20W and above, useful on long upcountry travel days
- Charges AirPods cases, Lightning iPads and Apple desktop accessories at each device's own rated speed
Silicone Construction and Daily Durability
- Full silicone jacket stays soft in Nairobi afternoon heat instead of stiffening the way PVC sheathing does
- Silicone resists yellowing, so a white cable still looks clean after months of pocket and bag use
- Bends flat and springs back without holding the kinks that eventually break internal copper strands
- Moulded strain relief spreads bending stress away from the connector neck where most cables fail first
- Dust and hand oil wipe off with a dry cloth, useful on dusty roads and construction sites
- Uncoils straight out of a laptop bag rather than knotting itself around chargers and earphones
Apple Device Compatibility
- Works with every Lightning iPhone from the iPhone 5 through the iPhone 14 series
- Fast 27W charging needs iPhone 8 or newer; earlier handsets charge at standard Lightning speed
- Fits Lightning iPads including iPad 9th generation, iPad mini 5 and older iPad Air units
- Charges AirPods, AirPods Pro first generation, Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard through their Lightning ports
- iPhone 15 and later switched to USB-C, so those owners need a USB-C to USB-C cable
- Plugs straight into MacBook and Windows laptop USB-C ports and USB-C car chargers without an adapter
Data Transfer and Sync Capability
- Moves files at USB 2.0 speed, up to 480 Mbps, the ceiling of the Lightning port
- Copies roughly a gigabyte of photos to a laptop in about twenty seconds under normal conditions
- Supports iTunes and Finder backups, full iOS restores and recovery mode from Mac or Windows
- Carries wired CarPlay on head units that use a Lightning connection rather than a wireless link
- Charging and syncing run together, so a long backup does not drain the battery while running
- Recognised as a standard cable by macOS and Windows with no extra drivers or setup steps
Connector Build and Electrical Protection
- Reinforced connector housing grips the port firmly and resists the wobble that causes intermittent charging
- Tinned copper conductors keep resistance low, which limits heat build-up during long 27W charging sessions
- Built-in circuit protection guards against over-voltage, over-current, overheating and short circuits while charging
- Slim connector head clears most protective cases without forcing you to peel the case off
- Internal shielding cuts interference, keeping data transfers stable when the cable runs beside power adapters
Cable Length and Everyday Portability
- The 1-metre run reaches from a wall socket to a desk without slack pooling on the floor
- Short enough to coil into a shirt pocket, laptop sleeve or the side pouch of a handbag
- Suits car charging, where a longer cable tangles around the gear lever and handbrake
- Comfortable for bedside charging on Kenyan wall sockets mounted roughly half a metre above floor level
- Holds charging speed steadier than 2-metre and 3-metre cables by cutting voltage drop across the run
- Coils into a loop about 8 centimetres across, small enough for a phone pouch
Package Contents
Every Budi DC258TL from Mascom International arrives in sealed manufacturer packaging containing:
- One Budi DC258TL USB-C to Lightning cable, 1 metre, full silicone body
- Retail packaging with the model code printed for future reference and reordering
- Mascom International warranty record linked to your purchase receipt
Note:No wall adapter is included, as this is a cable-only product. Mascom International stocks 20W, 30W and 45W USB-C Power Delivery adapters separately, and our counter staff will match one to the iPhone you are charging.
Warranty
The Budi DC258TL carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects. Coverage extends to charging failure, loss of data connection and connector separation under normal use. Physical cuts, crushed jackets, pet damage and liquid ingress fall outside these terms. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly, and replacement units are issued from counter stock where available.
Where to Buy the Budi DC258TL in Kenya
The Budi DC258TL is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to plug the cable into your own iPhone and confirm the charging rate before you buy. Colour options change with each shipment, so call ahead if you want a specific finish held for you.
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 DC258TL across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you pay only once the cable is in your hand. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Nakuru, Eldoret, Mombasa, Kisumu 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 handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, printed model codes and a real counter to walk back to on every accessory we stock.
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