Ikarao Shell S1 vs TONOR K9
The Shell S1 is a screen machine with a 10.1-inch touchscreen, KaraFun preloaded, HDMI and self-charging mics, per Ikarao. The TONOR K9 is a compact speaker with two 4-inch speakers, two wireless mics, voice modes and about 3 hours of battery at medium volume, per TONOR. Choose the S1 for lyrics on a screen and the K9 for a small speaker.
Side by side
| Spec | Ikarao Shell S1 Karaoke Machine | TONOR K9 Karaoke Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | 2 Bluetooth wireless, self-charging | 2 wireless |
| Screen | 10.1-inch touchscreen | none |
| TV connection | HDMI | Coaxial and optical audio inputs (audio only) |
| Power | Not stated by the maker; check the listing | Rechargeable, about 3 hours at medium volume (maker) |
| Source | Ikarao | TONOR |
| Buy | Check price on Amazon | Check price on Amazon |
From each maker's published specs. "Not stated" means the maker source we used doesn't say.
Screen and apps
Ikarao lists a 10.1-inch touchscreen, YouTube after you connect to Wi-Fi, and KaraFun preloaded with a 6-month membership; check KaraFun's terms for what follows. Ikarao also lists HDMI. The TONOR K9 has no screen, so the lyrics stay on your phone or tablet. TONOR lists coaxial and optical inputs, which carry audio only, so the K9 can play a TV's sound while the TV shows the lyrics. See karaoke apps and YouTube.
Microphones
Ikarao says the Shell S1's two magnetic wireless mics recharge when docked. TONOR lists two wireless mics with the K9 but doesn't say how they're powered, so check the listing. TONOR also lists male, female and baby voice modes on the K9.
Battery and power
TONOR lists about 3 hours of battery at medium volume for the K9, with a USB charging cable in the box. The Ikarao page we used doesn't state the Shell S1's power source, so check the listing.
Who each suits
Choose the Ikarao Shell S1 if you want lyrics on a built-in screen, KaraFun preloaded and mics without batteries to buy. More on the Shell S1 profile.
Choose the TONOR K9 if you want a compact speaker with two mics, voice modes and audio inputs for a TV. More on the TONOR K9 profile and our two wireless mics picks.
FAQ
Which has a screen, the Ikarao Shell S1 or the TONOR K9?
The Shell S1 has a 10.1-inch touchscreen and HDMI, per Ikarao. The K9 has no screen, so lyrics stay on your phone or tablet.
Which runs on battery, the Shell S1 or the K9?
TONOR lists about 3 hours of battery at medium volume for the K9. The Ikarao page we used doesn't state the Shell S1's power source, so check the listing.
How are the microphones powered on each?
The Shell S1's two mics recharge when docked, per Ikarao. TONOR's page doesn't say how the K9's mics are powered, so check the listing.