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IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind vs Somfy Sonesse Ultra 30 WireFree RTS (Li-ion) Motor

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 Somfy Sonesse Ultra 30 WireFree RTS (Li-ion) Motor?

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 Somfy Sonesse Ultra 30 WireFree RTS (Li-ion) Motor
US price $149 $252.79
BrandIKEASomfy
Released
Max width (in) 48
Power source Rechargeable built-in Li-ion battery pack (BRAUNIT), micro-USB charging, ~4-5hr full charge Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery; optional WireFree Li-ion Solar Panel Kit accessory
Battery life months 5
Control protocol Zigbee (device includes a Zigbee repeater/remote; DIRIGERA hub required for app, voice, and Matter control) Somfy RTS radio (433.42MHz, ~656ft open-field range); TaHoma hub required for app/voice control
Voice assistant support Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit/Siri (all via DIRIGERA hub, Matter) Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (via Somfy TaHoma hub)
Motor noise (dB) 42
Light control type blackout N/A (bare motor component; light control depends on the shade fabric it is built into)
Solar charging No Yes
Scheduling support Yes Yes
Hub required Yes Yes
Installation type standalone motorized shade (replacement, DIY-installed brackets) motor component (installed inside a made-to-measure shade by a dealer/workroom, not sold as a finished consumer shade)

Sources — IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind: gearbrain.com (verified 2026-08-01). Somfy Sonesse Ultra 30 WireFree RTS (Li-ion) Motor: somfysystems.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind and Somfy Sonesse Ultra 30 WireFree RTS (Li-ion) Motor?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 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 Somfy Sonesse Ultra 30 WireFree RTS (Li-ion) Motor Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery; optional WireFree Li-ion Solar Panel Kit accessory
  • 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 Somfy Sonesse Ultra 30 WireFree RTS (Li-ion) Motor Somfy RTS radio (433.42MHz, ~656ft open-field range); TaHoma hub required for app/voice control
  • Voice assistant support: IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit/Siri (all via DIRIGERA hub, Matter) vs Somfy Sonesse Ultra 30 WireFree RTS (Li-ion) Motor Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (via Somfy TaHoma hub)
  • Light control type: IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind blackout vs Somfy Sonesse Ultra 30 WireFree RTS (Li-ion) Motor N/A (bare motor component; light control depends on the shade fabric it is built into)
  • Solar charging: IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind false vs Somfy Sonesse Ultra 30 WireFree RTS (Li-ion) Motor true
  • Installation type: IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind standalone motorized shade (replacement, DIY-installed brackets) vs Somfy Sonesse Ultra 30 WireFree RTS (Li-ion) Motor motor component (installed inside a made-to-measure shade by a dealer/workroom, not sold as a finished consumer shade)

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