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Ikea Eneby 30 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Audio output power:42.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:3800 g

Ikea Eneby 30 Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score components

80%

6.4

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 68% of portable speakers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 60%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

32%

7.0

Audio

20%

7.3

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

5.1

Connectivity

8%

5.8

Controls

3%

5.6

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

▼Worse than 59%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £80
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Ikea Eneby 30

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

32%

7.0

Audio

20%

7.3

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

5.1

Connectivity

8%

5.8

Controls

3%

5.6

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

6.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
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Popularity:
Ikea Eneby 30 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
Audio output power
42 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 42 W which is higher than that of 75.1% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 101 mm which is larger than that of 88.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
3
This portable speaker has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
48 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 48 Hz which is lower than that of 69.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
?
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
3,800 g
This portable speaker weighs 3,800 g which is heavier than that of 85.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
29.9 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 29.9 cm which is taller than that of 90.5% of portable speakers.
Width
29.9 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 29.9 cm which is wider than that of 79.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
11 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 11 cm which is deeper than that of 64.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Ikea Eneby 30 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 51 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (101 mm vs 50 mm).
    101 mm vs 50 mm
  • 22 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (42 W vs 20 W).
    42 W vs 20 W
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 12 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (48 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    48 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • 51 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (101 mm vs 50 mm).
    101 mm vs 50 mm
  • 22 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (42 W vs 20 W).
    42 W vs 20 W
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 12 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (48 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    48 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 3,000 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,800 g vs 800 g).
    3,800 g vs 800 g
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 4.21x less popular
    Ikea Eneby 30 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 3,000 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,800 g vs 800 g).
    3,800 g vs 800 g
  • 17.5 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (29.9 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    29.9 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 11.8 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (29.9 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    29.9 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 2.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (11 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    11 cm vs 8.3 cm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ikea Eneby 30

  • Excellent value for money offering high performance for a low price tag
  • Powerful room-filling sound with deep, punchy bass and impressive dynamic reach
  • Minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic that fits perfectly into Ikea Kallax shelving units
  • Clear highs even at upper volumes with a customizable EQ for bass and treble
  • Solid and well-braced build quality that feels sturdy and premium

What customers don't like about Ikea Eneby 30

  • Not inherently portable out of the box as it requires mains AC power
  • Unlike the smaller Eneby 20 model, the Eneby 30 does not support the optional portable battery pack
  • Lacks integrated playback controls for skipping or pausing tracks directly from the unit
  • No built-in smart functionality, microphone, or voice assistant integration
  • Auto-sleep feature automatically shuts off the device and fails to remember the previous volume setting

Verdict

The IKEA Eneby 30 is a minimalist, boxy Bluetooth 4.2 speaker measuring 30x30x10 cm and weighing 3.8 kg, intentionally sized to fit perfectly inside IKEA Kallax shelving units. It features a powerful 42W audio output driven by twin 4-inch woofers and a 1-inch soft dome tweeter, delivering a frequency response range of 48 Hz to 20,000 Hz for punchy, bass-forward sound and clear highs. Main characteristics include a removable fabric mesh grille, a 3.5mm AUX input for wired audio connections, integrated wall-mounting holes, and a single multifunctional control knob that handles power, pairing, volume, and manual bass/treble EQ adjustments. Pros of the speaker include its highly budget-friendly price point, sleek Scandinavian design, and room-filling volume performance that outperforms standard desktop speakers. However, notable cons include its lack of true portability due to the absence of a battery option (requiring direct AC mains power only), recessed or shallow mid-range frequencies, no built-in microphone for speakerphone use, a lack of smart assistant capabilities, and the inability to pair multiple units together for stereo or multi-room configurations.

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