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IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind vs Graber Virtual Cord Motorized Cellular Shade

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind is cheaper at $149. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind or Graber Virtual Cord Motorized Cellular Shade?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind is the cheaper at $149.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind Graber Virtual Cord Motorized Cellular Shade
US price $149 $483
BrandIKEAGraber
Released
Max width (in) 48
Power source Rechargeable built-in Li-ion battery pack (BRAUNIT), micro-USB charging, ~4-5hr full charge 8x AA lithium batteries (replaceable, non-rechargeable) or optional AC wall adapter
Battery life months 5
Control protocol Zigbee (device includes a Zigbee repeater/remote; DIRIGERA hub required for app, voice, and Matter control) Z-Wave Plus radio (RF remote included; separate Z-Wave hub required for app/voice/schedule control)
Voice assistant support Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit/Siri (all via DIRIGERA hub, Matter) Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (via a compatible Z-Wave hub, e.g. SmartThings, Hubitat, Vivint)
Motor noise (dB) 9.6
Light control type blackout room-darkening double-cell honeycomb
Solar charging No No
Scheduling support Yes Yes
Hub required Yes Yes
Installation type standalone motorized shade (replacement, DIY-installed brackets) standalone motorized shade (custom-made, professional/DIY installed, 2.5-4 week lead time)

Sources — IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind: gearbrain.com (verified 2026-08-01). Graber Virtual Cord Motorized Cellular Shade: techhive.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind and Graber Virtual Cord Motorized Cellular Shade?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power source: IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind Rechargeable built-in Li-ion battery pack (BRAUNIT), micro-USB charging, ~4-5hr full charge vs Graber Virtual Cord Motorized Cellular Shade 8x AA lithium batteries (replaceable, non-rechargeable) or optional AC wall adapter
  • Control protocol: IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind Zigbee (device includes a Zigbee repeater/remote; DIRIGERA hub required for app, voice, and Matter control) vs Graber Virtual Cord Motorized Cellular Shade Z-Wave Plus radio (RF remote included; separate Z-Wave hub required for app/voice/schedule control)
  • Voice assistant support: IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit/Siri (all via DIRIGERA hub, Matter) vs Graber Virtual Cord Motorized Cellular Shade Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (via a compatible Z-Wave hub, e.g. SmartThings, Hubitat, Vivint)
  • Light control type: IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind blackout vs Graber Virtual Cord Motorized Cellular Shade room-darkening double-cell honeycomb
  • Installation type: IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind standalone motorized shade (replacement, DIY-installed brackets) vs Graber Virtual Cord Motorized Cellular Shade standalone motorized shade (custom-made, professional/DIY installed, 2.5-4 week lead time)

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