‘Fun, flexible and affordable’ – I tested Ikea’s super-cheap Bluetooth speaker and, as long as you’re not expecting Sonos-toppling sound, it’s a blast

The Ikea Kallsup in Hot Pink on top of a grey, white and yellow slab of concrete next to a pot plant.

I've been testing wireless speakers for years now and that's left me with certain expectations. Usually, if I see a big brand release a new Bluetooth speaker, it'll be competing for mid-market dominance or prestige status. Conversely, the bargain bin end of the market tends to be the domain of scrappy yet relatively unheard of brands. But those expectations have been upended by the Ikea Kallsup.

With this cheap and cheerful speaker, Ikea isn't just trying to add to the annals of the best Bluetooth speakers for those on a budget – it's actively trying to undercut them. At just $10 / £10, it's honestly one of the cheapest speakers I've ever gotten my hands on – literally the only one that cost less money was the $7 device I tested from Amazon, purely because I thought it would prove the perfect opportunity for some snark.