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Ikea Frekvens Speaker Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Audio output power:8.00 WBattery life:10 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:1300 g

Ikea Frekvens 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.

5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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
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 95% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 95% of portable speakers
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 93%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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 90% of models
Score components

32%

6.5

Audio

20%

6.1

Battery

18%

5.1

Durability

16%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

4.3

Controls

3%

8.0

Design

3%

4.2

Smart features

▼Worse than 90%
?

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
▼
<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~ £60
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Ikea Frekvens Speaker

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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 90% of models
Score components:

32%

6.5

Audio

20%

6.1

Battery

18%

5.1

Durability

16%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

4.3

Controls

3%

8.0

Design

3%

4.2

Smart features

5.8
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 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
7.0/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Audio output power
8 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 8 W which is lower than that of 73.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
133 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 133 mm which is larger than that of 94% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% 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
4.2
Market range: <3 – >5.3
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
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
10 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 10 hours which is shorter than that of 53.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 12.9% of portable speakers.
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.
Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
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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
1,300 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 1,300 g which is heavier than that of 61.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Height
?
Width
19.9 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 19.9 cm which is wider than that of 56.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
9.9 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 9.9 cm which is deeper than that of 60.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
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 Speaker vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 83 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (133 mm vs 50 mm).
    133 mm vs 50 mm
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 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
  • 83 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (133 mm vs 50 mm).
    133 mm vs 50 mm
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 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
  • 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 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.
    Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 12 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 20 W).
    8 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.
  • 7.2% worse value for money
    Ikea Frekvens Speaker offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.04 vs 7.5).
    7.04 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Ikea Frekvens Speaker 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
  • 12 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 20 W).
    8 W vs 20 W
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 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
  • 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.
    Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    10 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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.
  • 500 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,300 g vs 800 g).
    1,300 g vs 800 g

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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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
Summary of the review
I'm obsessed with Ikea's pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker
R
robmiles.com
12/02/2020
Summary of the review
A look at Frekvens - and a printable speaker cover
O
op-forums.com
05/01/2020
Summary of the review
TE x IKEA FREKVENS Full Review Would you like to find 3D-printable accessories for this specific model or explore the larger Frekvens 10x20 speaker?
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giga.de
07/03/2020
Summary of the review
IKEA Frekvens Review: A Bluetooth Speaker Like No Other
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quechoisir.org
Lab Evaluation
Summary of the review
Ikea Frekvens + Subwoofer Review - Que Choisir
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B
bright.nl
11/02/2020
Summary of the review
Combine speakers and lamps with this IKEA set
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bright.nl
18/06/2018
Summary of the review
First Impression: Hands-on with the IKEA Frekvens modular speaker
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ikea Frekvens Speaker

  • Unique retro and minimalist aesthetic designed by Teenage Engineering
  • Highly customizable modular setup that integrates with system lights and subwoofers
  • Surprisingly loud audio volume for its small, compact footprint
  • Convenient physical volume control dial instead of digital buttons
  • Useful integrated belt/backpack clip on the ultra-portable pocket version
  • Responsive Bluetooth pairing with no line-in audio delay for live instruments

What customers don't like about Ikea Frekvens Speaker

  • Lacks any official IP rating for water or dust resistance
  • Cheap-feeling plastic build quality that lacks rugged durability
  • Thin and tinny bass performance when used without the separate subwoofer
  • Plays strictly in mono audio and does not natively support true wireless stereo pairing
  • Relies on a dated micro-USB charging port instead of USB-C on the pocket version
  • Discontinued by Ikea making it difficult to source outside of secondhand markets

Verdict

Co-designed by Teenage Engineering, the IKEA FREKVENS Portable Speaker (Model F1715) is an ultra-compact, retro-futuristic Bluetooth 4.1 speaker measuring 5 x 2.5 x 10 cm and weighing just 90 grams. Its standout characteristics include an integrated rear belt clip, a dedicated top-mounted analog volume dial, a 3.5mm auxiliary line-in port, and an internal rechargeable battery that delivers approximately 6.5 hours of continuous playtime via Micro-USB charging. Main pros center on its extreme portability, highly responsive wireless connectivity, clear midrange performance, and budget-friendly price point. However, notable cons include a severe lack of deep sub-bass response due to its tiny enclosure size, the use of an outdated Micro-USB charging port rather than USB-C, minimal on-device playback controls, and a lack of modern smart features like a built-in microphone or voice assistant support.

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