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USB A Male to Male Cable | 1.5 Metre Length | USB 2.0 480Mbps Data | Polybag Packaging
A tidy short run for laptops, printers and enclosures sitting right beside one workstation.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 500, with a USB Type-A plug at each end of a 1.5-metre lead. This brand new, unbranded USB A Male to Male Cable runs USB 2.0 at up to 480Mbps and comes in a polybag under stock code USB-AM150. Because both plugs match, either end goes into the computer. It suits gadgets that sit close to your laptop or desktop, where a longer lead would only coil up. Collect it from the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order delivery.
Designed for accountants, receptionists, students and home office workers, the USB A Male to Male Cable connects desk gadgets that carry a USB-A socket instead of the usual square printer port. A laptop cooling pad is the classic case, along with certain drive enclosures, KVM switches and the odd older scanner. Many of these devices arrive with a short lead that frays or disappears after a move. Whether you work from a Kilimani apartment or study for exams at Kenyatta University, 1.5 metres reaches from laptop to pad or dock without a tangle of spare cable across the desk.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell one length and hope it fits, Mascom International carries the USB A Male to Male Cable in 1.5 metres and 3 metres. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the shorter lead keeps a laptop and cooling pad setup neat on a small desk or a hostel table. We also explain what the cable cannot do before you pay, so there are no surprises at home. Visit the shop to check the plug against your gadget, or message us on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery of the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M.
Common Questions About the USB A Male to Male Cable
What is the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M price in Kenya?
The USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M sells for KSh 500 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, unused and sealed in a polybag. The price includes the 1.5-metre cable and a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival anywhere in Kenya, so you pay by cash or M-Pesa when it reaches you. The 3-metre version costs KSh 200, so this shorter cable is KSh 300 more; choose by the reach your desk actually needs.
Can the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M power a laptop cooling pad?
Yes, the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M powers any laptop cooling pad that has a USB-A input socket. One end goes into the pad and the other into a free USB port on your laptop, which then feeds the fans 5-volt power. At 1.5 metres the cable reaches comfortably from pad to laptop with little slack left over. Some pads add a pass-through USB port, which lets you plug a mouse into the pad so you do not lose a port.
Why pick the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M over the 3M one?
Pick the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M when your gadget sits on the same desk as the computer, and the 3M when it sits across a room. Both share the same USB 2.0 wiring, the same flat plugs and the same 480Mbps limit. The 1.5M costs KSh 500 and the 3M costs KSh 200 at Mascom International. Less loose cable means fewer loops to snag a chair wheel or pull a laptop off a table.
Will the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M connect my printer or scanner?
The USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M connects a printer or scanner only when the machine has a flat USB-A socket, which a few older models do. Most printers sold in Kenya use a square USB-B port and need a USB A to B printer cable instead. Look at the socket on the back of the machine and compare it with the port on your laptop: if both look identical, this cable fits. If unsure, send a photo of the port to our WhatsApp before ordering.
Can I use the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M with a KVM switch?
Yes, the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M works with KVM switches that use A-to-A leads to connect each computer. A KVM switch lets one keyboard, mouse and monitor control two machines, which suits a reception desk or a small accounting office filing KRA returns on two PCs. Check the switch manual or its sockets first, because some KVM models use USB-B inputs instead. The 1.5-metre length suits a switch placed between two computers on one desk.
How should I care for the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M in Kenya's dust and heat?
Keep the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M out of direct sun and wipe its plugs clean so they keep making solid contact. Dust that builds up inside a USB plug can cause a loose or on-and-off connection, a common nuisance in offices near busy Nairobi roads. Blow out the ports on both the cable and your laptop every few weeks. Avoid leaving the cable on a car dashboard or a hot window sill, and unplug it by the plug housing rather than the wire.
What can't the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M do?
The USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M cannot link two computers for file sharing, charge a phone, or reach USB 3.0 speeds. Sharing files between PCs needs a USB bridge cable with a chip inside, and joining two laptops with a plain lead like this is not safe for their ports. Phones use USB-C, Lightning or Micro USB sockets, so it will not fit them. A newer USB 3.0 drive enclosure will still run, but only at the USB 2.0 rate.
Who should buy the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M and who should skip it?
Buy the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M if you need an A-to-A lead for a gadget within arm's reach, such as a cooling pad beside a laptop. It suits students, home workers and small offices that want a neat desk. Skip it if the device sits across the room, because the 3M version at KSh 200 reaches further for less money. Skip it as well if your laptop has only USB-C ports and you do not own an adapter.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- Two male USB Type-A plugs joined by 1.5 metres of cable — connects a computer to nearby gadgets with a flat USB-A socket.
- USB 2.0 data rate of up to 480Mbps — enough bandwidth for cooling pads, KVM switches, scanners and basic drive docks that copy everyday files.
- Carries 5-volt bus power from the computer — fans and small gadgets run straight from the laptop without needing a wall plug or extension.
- Passive straight-through wiring with no electronics inside — the cable works the moment both ends are plugged in, with nothing to install or configure.
- PC-to-PC transfer is outside its job — that task needs a bridge lead with its own chip and software running on both computers.
- 1.5-metre run sits far below the 5-metre ceiling the USB 2.0 standard sets for passive cables — signal strength is not a concern here.
Compatibility
- Plugs into Type-A ports on Windows laptops, desktops, Chromebooks and older Macs — the same rectangular port that takes a flash drive or mouse.
- Runs in USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 Type-A ports at USB 2.0 speed — handy, since those ports are often coloured blue on newer laptops.
- Matches laptop cooling pads with a USB-A socket — the gadget most buyers bring to our counter when they ask for this exact cable.
- Fits certain drive enclosures and docking bays with USB-A inputs — compare the socket shape on the enclosure with your laptop port first.
- Connects KVM switches built around A-to-A leads — one keyboard and mouse can then control two computers sharing a single desk and monitor.
- USB-C-only laptops need an adapter — a USB-C to USB-A adapter, sold separately, lets newer ultrabooks and MacBooks use this cable without trouble.
Build
- Generic cable with no brand name printed on it — you pay KSh 500 for working plugs and wire, not for a logo or fancy packaging.
- Identical Type-A plug at both ends — there is no wrong way round, so either end can go into the laptop or the gadget.
- Standard four-wire USB 2.0 layout — one power line, one ground and a pair of data lines, exactly as every USB 2.0 gadget expects.
- Flexible jacket over the 1.5-metre run — bends easily around a laptop stand, a monitor arm or the edge of a desk.
- Short enough to leave little slack — less spare cable means fewer loops trailing off the back of a table or under a chair.
- Colour in stock can be confirmed on WhatsApp — send us a quick message before ordering if the cable must match your desk setup.
Inclusions
- One USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M — packed on its own in a polybag, without a printed box, leaflet or extra parts.
- No adapter or charger in the polybag — the computer's USB port supplies all the power the cable carries to your gadget.
- No driver CD — the cable needs no installation, and most gadgets connected through it start working as soon as they are plugged in.
- USB-C adapter not included — available separately at Mascom International for laptops that no longer carry any Type-A ports.
- 6-month Mascom International warranty — manufacturing defects are covered, with claims taken at the Kimathi Street service desk in Nairobi CBD.
- Fit check welcome in store — bring the gadget along to the counter and try the plug before you pay for the cable.
Package Contents
Inside the polybag you get one USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M and nothing else: no box, no leaflet and no software disc. The cable needs no power adapter, because your computer's USB port supplies the 5 volts it carries. Laptops with only USB-C ports need a USB-C to USB-A adapter, which Mascom International sells separately. Bring your cooling pad, switch or enclosure to the shop if you want to confirm the fit first.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. To make a claim, bring the cable and your proof of purchase to our service desk in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Buying the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M from Mascom International
You can buy the USB A Male to Male Cable 1.5M in person at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The shop opens Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your gadget along and test the fit at the counter, and check on WhatsApp which cable colour we have today.
To order or ask a question, contact us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order travels pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Customers in Nairobi and its environs receive the cable the same day, while Thika, Nyeri, Machakos, Kisumu and other major towns get it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. The 6-month warranty above covers the cable after delivery. Our team gives straight answers on what each cable does, keeps prices accurate, and handles after-sales support from the same Kimathi Street shop.
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