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Ikea supersized its cheap Bluetooth speaker and added an optical input
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Ikea has released the Badkruka wireless Bluetooth speaker in the United States for $59.99. The seven-inch stationary device features an optical input but lacks an internal rechargeable battery for portable use.
- 01New boxy design stands approximately seven inches tall and lacks portability features
- 02Retail price is set at $59.99 for the domestic United States market
- 03Integrated optical input expands connectivity options beyond standard Bluetooth wireless functionality
- 04Power requirements necessitate a continuous external source due to the absence of integrated batteries
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Ikea's new Badkruka wireless Bluetooth speaker is now available in the US for $59.99. It's reminiscent of the colorful and tiny $10 Kallsup speaker that Ikea debuted earlier this year at CES 2026, but at almost seven inches tall, the boxy Badkruka isn't designed with portability in mind as it also lacks a rechargeable battery. […]