The Ikarao Shell S1 is a portable karaoke speaker with a 10.1-inch foldable touchscreen, two self-charging wireless microphones and a built-in battery. Ikarao says KaraFun is pre-installed and that you can use YouTube once it is on Wi-Fi.
Ikarao describes the Shell S1 as a karaoke machine for parties, gatherings and practice that doubles as a wireless party speaker. It plays over Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB or AUX, and it can send video to a TV over HDMI.
The Shell S1, from Ikarao
Why you will love it
10.1-inch touchscreen and apps
The screen is 10.1 inches and folds up to 120 degrees. Ikarao says KaraFun is pre-installed and that you can use YouTube directly after connecting to Wi-Fi. Ikarao says the pre-installed third-party apps cover karaoke, music and video.
The Local Media Player plays music and video from a TF card (up to 256 GB) or a USB drive (up to 1 TB). Ikarao says lyrics show if an LRC lyrics file with the same name as the music file is in the same folder.

Speaker and sound controls
The Shell S1 has two 3.5" woofers and two 1" tweeters. Ikarao lists a frequency response of 50 Hz to 18 kHz and a sound pressure level of 104 dB. It says the tweeters are angled at 15 degrees to project sound upwards.
A Bass Boost button sits on the front panel. The Music Mode menu has HiFi, Light, Outdoor and Bass sound effects, and you can set microphone effects on the screen.
Two self-charging microphones
Two dynamic wireless microphones are included. Ikarao lists a range of 10 metres and up to 20 hours of battery life per microphone. They charge automatically when docked in the slot on top of the speaker.
Ikarao says each microphone has its own volume control and several sound effects.

Connections and TV output
Ikarao lists USB, TF card, AUX in, AUX out, a 3.5 mm microphone input, HDMI, Bluetooth 5.4 and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). Ikarao says HDMI is video only and supports up to 1080p to a monitor, TV or projector.
A USB-C OTG port lets you connect a laptop or phone for live streaming, recording or sound card use, according to Ikarao's manual.
Battery and carrying
Ikarao lists a 71 Wh battery with at least 9 hours of playback with the screen on and at least 12 hours with the screen off. Charging takes up to 3 hours with a 45 W USB-C adapter.
A shoulder strap is included, and the speaker has strap rings on the sides.
Is it right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want a portable karaoke system with a screen and two wireless microphones in one unit
- Want to show lyrics or video on a TV through HDMI
- Want to plug in a wired microphone or an instrument source over the 3.5 mm input
- Want a battery-powered speaker you can also use over Bluetooth
Worth knowing
- Ikarao says HDMI carries video only
- Apps need a Wi-Fi connection
- Ikarao says many major Western music apps, including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music and Tidal, do not show lyrics over Bluetooth because of copyright.
- Ikarao lists a suitable room size of 15 to 80 m²
- Ikarao lists approximately 5.3 kg including the two microphones
Build your system
- Smaller option: The Ikarao Shell S2 smart karaoke machine has an 8-inch screen and a lighter body
- Larger options: The Ikarao Break X2 smart karaoke machine has a 10.1-inch screen and two 4" woofers. The Ikarao Break X1 smart karaoke machine has a 13.3-inch screen
- More speakers: See the Bluetooth speakers
Specifications
Ikarao Shell S1
| Screen | 10.1" touchscreen, foldable to 120° |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-core Cortex-A35 |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC |
| Speaker | 2 x 3.5" woofers, 2 x 1" tweeters |
| Frequency response | 50 Hz - 18 kHz |
| SPL | 104 dB |
| Output power | 50 W |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 85 dBA or more (rated power) |
| Bluetooth | V5.4 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac/b/g/n (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) |
| Connections | HDMI out (video), USB, TF card, AUX in, AUX out, 3.5 mm microphone, USB-C OTG, USB-C charging |
| Storage supported | TF card up to 256 GB, USB up to 1 TB |
| Suitable area | 15 - 80 m² |
| Speaker battery | 71 Wh; 9 h or more (screen on), 12 h or more (screen off) |
| Speaker charge time | 3 h or less (45 W adapter) |
| Microphones | Dynamic, 60 Hz - 12 kHz (±1.5 dB), 1500 mAh, 20 h or more, charge time 5 h or less |
| DC input | 5-20 V, 1-2.25 A (45 W max) |
| Standby power | 0.5 W or less |
| Dimensions | 353 × 175 × 170 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 5.3 kg including two microphones |
Specifications from Ikarao (ikarao.com Shell S1 product page and Shell S1 user manual), checked November 2026.
What is in the box
- Ikarao Shell S1 speaker
- 2 wireless microphones
- Shoulder strap
- USB-C power cable
- Quick start manual
Questions people ask
Does it work with a TV?
Yes, over HDMI. Ikarao says HDMI is video only and supports up to 1080p.
Which apps are installed?
Ikarao says KaraFun is pre-installed and that you can use YouTube after connecting to Wi-Fi. Apps need a Wi-Fi connection.
Can I play music from a USB drive?
Yes. Ikarao lists USB drives up to 1 TB and TF cards up to 256 GB.
How long do the microphones last?
Ikarao lists at least 20 hours per microphone, with a charge time of up to 5 hours.
How long does the speaker battery last?
Ikarao lists at least 9 hours with the screen on and at least 12 hours with the screen off.
What is the difference between the Shell S1 and Shell S2?
The S1 has a 10.1-inch screen, two 3.5" woofers with two 1" tweeters and weighs approximately 5.3 kg. The S2 has an 8-inch screen, two 2.7" full-range drivers and weighs approximately 2.83 kg.