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Ikea Frekvens Portable Speaker Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Audio output power:2.00 WBattery life:6 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.1Weight:90 g

Ikea Frekvens Portable Speaker 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.

5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 99% of portable speakers
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 97%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

32%

5.7

Audio

20%

5.2

Battery

18%

5.0

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

4.2

Controls

3%

9.2

Design

3%

4.2

Smart features

▼Worse than 98%
?

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
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £20
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Ikea Frekvens Portable Speaker

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

32%

5.7

Audio

20%

5.2

Battery

18%

5.0

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

4.2

Controls

3%

9.2

Design

3%

4.2

Smart features

5.4
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
▼ Worse than 71% of models
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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Ikea Frekvens Portable Speaker 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
6.8/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
Audio output power
2 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 2 W which is lower than that of 98.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
53 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 53 mm which is larger than that of 60.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.7% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
75 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 75 Hz which is higher than that of 66% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.3% 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
4.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.1 which is older than that of 71.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 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
6 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 6 hours which is shorter than that of 84.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
500 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 500 mAh which is smaller than that of 96.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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
?
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
90 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 90 g which is lighter than that of 98.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
10 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 10 cm which is shorter than that of 60.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Width
10 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 10 cm which is narrower than that of 74% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Depth
?
Carry options
strap/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 Frekvens Portable Speaker vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 710 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (90 g vs 800 g).
    90 g vs 800 g
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 3 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (53 mm vs 50 mm).
    53 mm vs 50 mm
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Ikea Frekvens Portable Speaker is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 8.1 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (10 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    10 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Ikea Frekvens Portable Speaker is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 3 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (53 mm vs 50 mm).
    53 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 710 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (90 g vs 800 g).
    90 g vs 800 g
  • 8.1 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (10 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    10 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 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.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2,100 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 18 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (2 W vs 20 W).
    2 W vs 20 W
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 11.7% worse value for money
    Ikea Frekvens Portable Speaker offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.76 vs 7.5).
    6.76 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Ikea Frekvens Portable Speaker is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 18 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (2 W vs 20 W).
    2 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 15 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    75 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 0.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2,100 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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 stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 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.

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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soundguys.com
20/07/2020
Summary of the review
Teenage Engineering x IKEA FREKVENS Portable Speaker Review
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inverse.com
08/09/2020
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I'm obsessed with Ikea's pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker I can help you gather information on other audio products if you tell me: What other speaker m...
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op-forums.com
05/01/2020
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TE x IKEA FREKVENS Full Review
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giga.de
07/03/2020
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IKEA Frekvens Review: A Bluetooth Speaker Like No Other
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01net.com
2020
Summary of the review
IKEA FREKVENS 404.283.35 Datasheet
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quechoisir.org
2020
Summary of the review
Ikea Frekvens + Subwoofer Review
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bright.nl
11/02/2020
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Combine speakers and lamps with this IKEA set
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bright.nl
18/06/2018
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First Impression: Hands-on with the IKEA Frekvens modular speaker
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ikea Frekvens Portable Speaker

  • Distinctive, minimalist, and retro-futuristic aesthetic designed by Teenage Engineering
  • Highly functional physical volume dial/knob rather than standard buttons
  • Clever, compact form factor featuring a useful built-in metal belt/backpack clip
  • Surprisingly loud sound and decent bass performance for its tiny, pocket-sized footprint
  • Responsive Bluetooth connection that pairs quickly and reliably

What customers don't like about Ikea Frekvens Portable Speaker

  • Cheap-feeling, lightweight plastic chassis that lacks durability and feels like a toy
  • No official IP rating, meaning it has zero protection against dust, sand, or water damage
  • The native standalone audio output can sound somewhat thin and tinny without an added subwoofer
  • Relies on an older micro-USB charging port instead of modern USB-C
  • Does not inherently support a true wireless stereo pair setup when using multiple units

Verdict

Designed in collaboration with Teenage Engineering, the IKEA FREKVENS portable speaker is a highly compact audio device measuring 5 x 10 cm and weighing just 90 grams. It features Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity for up to 8 paired devices, a 3.5mm AUX line-in port, and an integrated rechargeable battery delivering up to 6.5 hours of wireless playback. Main pros include its ultra-portable design enhanced by a functional rear belt clip, an intuitive top volume dial, and clear mid-range sound reproduction. However, its notable cons include a severe lack of bass, an outdated Micro-USB charging port, minimal on-device playback controls, and a complete absence of water or dust resistance.

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