Side by Side Comparison of: IKEA vs clock

I ordered 4 of these clocks. I had purchased some at Ikea 2-3 years ago....and they are now breaking down. For the price they did a great job! So I was pleased to find these available.Please note: I like clocks with a second hand and find the ticking comforting...but I think these are very quiet and not loud enough!The price is the best I have found for wall clocks.I like how the clear rim lets the wall color show through.Arrived in good condition.

good cheap wall clocks. I wasn't expecting anything more than a working cheap wall clock, so I was not at all disappointed. I even moved and forgot to take the battery out, and just recently unpacked after 2 months, and the clock with the battery still has the correct time. these clocks are not marketed as being flashy, grand, fantastic works of art. they are just simple wall clocks. I use one in my bathroom so I can easily look out when I take a shower, and not be bothered if shower fog eventually ruins it. so far, a little over a year later, the bathroom one is still working, and keeping proper time. the other one is a backup for when the shower one dies, or for whenever I actually have a use for it. at this price, you might as well get a 2 pack instead of a single clock, because you never know when you might need a clock somewhere.

I bought this clock for work because our old one fell and broke. What can you sat about a clock?... Well, two weeks later it's still keeping good time. It looks just like the picture shows, except for one thing. The plastic frame is NOT white, it's more of a frosted translucent, what ever color your walls are will show through the frame of the clock. I have it hanging on a stud frame wall and the brown from the wall sorta shows through. First me I couldn't care less about that, because like I said no it a work clock, not a decor piece, but it should be mentioned.

I was looking for a low-cost clock to put in the bathroom so I could easily see the time from the shower in a steamy room (without my glasses). I didn't want to spend the money for a specifically waterproof clock. This clock did the trick for me. The numbering is large and clear, the design is basic and pleasing, and the cost was low enough that I won't mind replacing it if the shower steam eventually causes harm. So the combination of a basic, easy-to-read clock design and a reasonable price make this the perfect fit for my particular use case.

This is an excellent price for this set of four clocks. I bought these for work so we can have them in various locations, in the offices, shop and waiting area. They have kept time well, and are just very simply clocks.The white plastic outer ring is a little transparent, but I am fine with that for our current use. For the low price, simple design, easy to read and good time-keeping, these are great.

Update: After owning this clock for a couple of weeks, I can happily say that any doubts I may have had from an occasional negative review were dispelled quickly. My experience with this clock has been 100% satisfaction. It looks terrific in its simplicity. I like the absence of a logo on the face..always a distraction! The translucent surround picks up the color of the wall upon which it is mounted, adding an extra bonus. (it will automatically match any wall color). However, the most important feature, obviously, is accuracy....... it is dead-on to the minute after a couple of weeks of use. The ticking some people found noticeable is a non-issue. Both my wife and I cannot detect any noticeable ticking in our kitchen environment. So for about a $7.00 item, these are a lot of kudos but well deserved. I understand Ikea sells this clock for a mere $2.00 which makes the above performance all the more remarkable.(I had no qualms about the $7.00 price..still a great bargain). It does the job!

I ordered 4 of these clocks. I had purchased some at Ikea 2-3 years ago....and they are now breaking down. For the price they did a great job! So I was pleased to find these available.Please note: I like clocks with a second hand and find the ticking comforting...but I think these are very quiet and not loud enough!The price is the best I have found for wall clocks.I like how the clear rim lets the wall color show through.Arrived in good condition.

good cheap wall clocks. I wasn't expecting anything more than a working cheap wall clock, so I was not at all disappointed. I even moved and forgot to take the battery out, and just recently unpacked after 2 months, and the clock with the battery still has the correct time. these clocks are not marketed as being flashy, grand, fantastic works of art. they are just simple wall clocks. I use one in my bathroom so I can easily look out when I take a shower, and not be bothered if shower fog eventually ruins it. so far, a little over a year later, the bathroom one is still working, and keeping proper time. the other one is a backup for when the shower one dies, or for whenever I actually have a use for it. at this price, you might as well get a 2 pack instead of a single clock, because you never know when you might need a clock somewhere.

I bought this clock for work because our old one fell and broke. What can you sat about a clock?... Well, two weeks later it's still keeping good time. It looks just like the picture shows, except for one thing. The plastic frame is NOT white, it's more of a frosted translucent, what ever color your walls are will show through the frame of the clock. I have it hanging on a stud frame wall and the brown from the wall sorta shows through. First me I couldn't care less about that, because like I said no it a work clock, not a decor piece, but it should be mentioned.

I was looking for a low-cost clock to put in the bathroom so I could easily see the time from the shower in a steamy room (without my glasses). I didn't want to spend the money for a specifically waterproof clock. This clock did the trick for me. The numbering is large and clear, the design is basic and pleasing, and the cost was low enough that I won't mind replacing it if the shower steam eventually causes harm. So the combination of a basic, easy-to-read clock design and a reasonable price make this the perfect fit for my particular use case.

This is an excellent price for this set of four clocks. I bought these for work so we can have them in various locations, in the offices, shop and waiting area. They have kept time well, and are just very simply clocks.The white plastic outer ring is a little transparent, but I am fine with that for our current use. For the low price, simple design, easy to read and good time-keeping, these are great.

Update: After owning this clock for a couple of weeks, I can happily say that any doubts I may have had from an occasional negative review were dispelled quickly. My experience with this clock has been 100% satisfaction. It looks terrific in its simplicity. I like the absence of a logo on the face..always a distraction! The translucent surround picks up the color of the wall upon which it is mounted, adding an extra bonus. (it will automatically match any wall color). However, the most important feature, obviously, is accuracy....... it is dead-on to the minute after a couple of weeks of use. The ticking some people found noticeable is a non-issue. Both my wife and I cannot detect any noticeable ticking in our kitchen environment. So for about a $7.00 item, these are a lot of kudos but well deserved. I understand Ikea sells this clock for a mere $2.00 which makes the above performance all the more remarkable.(I had no qualms about the $7.00 price..still a great bargain). It does the job!

these never last too long, but I like to have a clock in every room. I would say it lasted about four years. It's in our vacation cottage, which is closed for lengths of time in a damp climate - so I can't expect too much. The numbers are quite large, which is great for nearsighted people

Cute simple little clock- might be noted that the second hand was hanging it up, so I removed it. Next, I liked the look of it in the box it shipped in, so painted it white and hung it in the box!

Cheap, easy to set, 30 feet visibility range

Got these today. They are smart looking and because the border is translucent, you can see the color of the wall it is mounted on, which makes them go anywhere.I bought these clocks because I needed to be able to see the second hand from across the room. They do not disappoint. The red hand stands out and the simple and clear font style makes the clock easy to read.If these clocks continue to impress after a few months, I would raise my rating to a 5.

These keep good time and what surprised me was that the translucent frame on them blends them in with any wall you put them on as if they were color matched. The set easily with the little wheel in the back to move the hands (both at the same time) My only complaint is that they are loud. You won't notice them during the day, but at night when things quiet down, they are clearly audible all over the rooms they are in. If you're sensitive to that - be advised.

I wanted some cheapie clocks to add in my kitchen as some sort of 'world clocks' set up. So i needed a few and didnt want to spend too much on doing it. This 2 pack was perfect, and priced better than buying individually.The only thing I can mention now owning more than one is that some were noisy and some were not. In the end, I couldnt deal with the second hand sound of 3 clocks ticking all at different times, so I just opened the lid and pulled the red second hand off. I can still slightly hear them, but not nearly as annoying when the second hand is on. Sucks because I liked the look of the red second hand, but I hate the sound of ticking clocks more than i can for looks.If you need some cheapy clocks, these were the cheapest Ive seen.Also, I assumed they were 'white' based off the picture but in fact, they are clear. This means you will see the wall color through the rim of the clock. Might not bother most, but I ended up spraying mine silver.I recommend.

these never last too long, but I like to have a clock in every room. I would say it lasted about four years. It's in our vacation cottage, which is closed for lengths of time in a damp climate - so I can't expect too much. The numbers are quite large, which is great for nearsighted people

Cute simple little clock- might be noted that the second hand was hanging it up, so I removed it. Next, I liked the look of it in the box it shipped in, so painted it white and hung it in the box!

Cheap, easy to set, 30 feet visibility range

Got these today. They are smart looking and because the border is translucent, you can see the color of the wall it is mounted on, which makes them go anywhere.I bought these clocks because I needed to be able to see the second hand from across the room. They do not disappoint. The red hand stands out and the simple and clear font style makes the clock easy to read.If these clocks continue to impress after a few months, I would raise my rating to a 5.

These keep good time and what surprised me was that the translucent frame on them blends them in with any wall you put them on as if they were color matched. The set easily with the little wheel in the back to move the hands (both at the same time) My only complaint is that they are loud. You won't notice them during the day, but at night when things quiet down, they are clearly audible all over the rooms they are in. If you're sensitive to that - be advised.

I wanted some cheapie clocks to add in my kitchen as some sort of 'world clocks' set up. So i needed a few and didnt want to spend too much on doing it. This 2 pack was perfect, and priced better than buying individually.The only thing I can mention now owning more than one is that some were noisy and some were not. In the end, I couldnt deal with the second hand sound of 3 clocks ticking all at different times, so I just opened the lid and pulled the red second hand off. I can still slightly hear them, but not nearly as annoying when the second hand is on. Sucks because I liked the look of the red second hand, but I hate the sound of ticking clocks more than i can for looks.If you need some cheapy clocks, these were the cheapest Ive seen.Also, I assumed they were 'white' based off the picture but in fact, they are clear. This means you will see the wall color through the rim of the clock. Might not bother most, but I ended up spraying mine silver.I recommend.

The loudest non-alarm clock you will ever own. Had to move it to the bathroom, too loud for bedroom or living room. Looks good for a cheap little clock though.

I paid way too much on Amazon compared to IKEA. If you buy it at Ikea it is $1.99 which I didn't know. my mistake. if you can buy this from IKEA dont buy it on Amazon.Product itself is very good. it works with no problem. it will slow down when battery is dying.

Well for some reason one of them keeps slowing down and totally stops. Even though am using rechargeable battery in both, one has been given trouble (other one is working fine, so hopefully working one survives unlike the 2nd piece)!Avoid it due to malfunction and that they are not that attractive (the outer ring is plastic and color is not bright white).

I bought this specifically for drawing on its face, and I was able to get the plastic off easily, but I easily broke the hands. I was able to get them working again, but I don't know how long it will last.

I feel like as the reviews have mentioned, it looks and feels cheap and flimsy. But I took the risk since IKEA usually never disappoints me. Wouldn't exactly recommend, but for now, it serves it purpose... until then. I honestly don't expect it to last, but for the price of one to receive two isn't bad since I. Ended two matching clocks. Next time, i would just invest my money on a clock from Walmart or target, reasonably priced for one ($5), and it lasts longer and seems durable.

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR but it's cheap so it's not a bad buy. They are quiet, but the quality of the parts are dubious. The knob to adjust the arm broke the first time I used it. Luckily a tiny screwdriver allowed me to adjust the time. Consider these clocks as disposable.

The loudest non-alarm clock you will ever own. Had to move it to the bathroom, too loud for bedroom or living room. Looks good for a cheap little clock though.

I paid way too much on Amazon compared to IKEA. If you buy it at Ikea it is $1.99 which I didn't know. my mistake. if you can buy this from IKEA dont buy it on Amazon.Product itself is very good. it works with no problem. it will slow down when battery is dying.

Well for some reason one of them keeps slowing down and totally stops. Even though am using rechargeable battery in both, one has been given trouble (other one is working fine, so hopefully working one survives unlike the 2nd piece)!Avoid it due to malfunction and that they are not that attractive (the outer ring is plastic and color is not bright white).

I bought this specifically for drawing on its face, and I was able to get the plastic off easily, but I easily broke the hands. I was able to get them working again, but I don't know how long it will last.

I feel like as the reviews have mentioned, it looks and feels cheap and flimsy. But I took the risk since IKEA usually never disappoints me. Wouldn't exactly recommend, but for now, it serves it purpose... until then. I honestly don't expect it to last, but for the price of one to receive two isn't bad since I. Ended two matching clocks. Next time, i would just invest my money on a clock from Walmart or target, reasonably priced for one ($5), and it lasts longer and seems durable.

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR but it's cheap so it's not a bad buy. They are quiet, but the quality of the parts are dubious. The knob to adjust the arm broke the first time I used it. Luckily a tiny screwdriver allowed me to adjust the time. Consider these clocks as disposable.

Didn't work, so I was going to return it, but i pushed on the glass to see if the second hand was stuck, and it broke, so no return,But very cheap, I would not recommend it

As expected for the price the external shell is pretty cheaply made and flimsy. However did not expect cost cutting to also include poor QC. one of the clocks is consistently falling behind in tracking time. Will throw it. Not expecting to buy this in the future.

I bought these to make matching chore timed charts for my kids. Unfortunately, the hands on one of the clocks came broken and would not stay in position. The other clock works great. I think a trip to Ikea is worth avoiding getting a faulty product but if you do not live close to one, then proceed with caution when ordering these.

As some have mentioned, these are not quiet. I can hear them when nobody is home in an adjacent room. If TV is on or someone is around you don't notice it. One of them started giving bad time after about 9 months. What I didn't like was that it started slowing down gradually rather than just stopping which mislead me about the actual time it was. Finally, after about a year, I had to toss it because it would loose about 15 mins a month. the other is still working fine.

My opinion but, these clocks are very unattractive, very cheap looking and cheap in feel. The outer part of the clock is thin plastic which was warped and misshapen. This part, also, was not white. It was more a thin, clouded transparent plastic. Maybe that was in the description, I don't know. I just read 2 white clocks. That's what I needed.. so, I bought them assuming they'd be white. My last displeasure with this clock would be the face. It looks like it was printed off on a regular old printer.. just cheap looking. The Mainstay $3 and change clocks you buy at Walmart are much better quality. That would have saved me a little change and I could have chose my color. I am giving two stars, as they seem to work okay.On a side note: these could look nice if you looped some twinkle lights or led lights in the back. It would shine through the muted transparent trim of the clock. Could help.

I gave these 2 stars because it's pretty on the white walls. Otherwise, it would have gotten one. This was not packaged well. Came in cracked across the front face of top clock. Flimsy plastic and ticks really loud. In the bedroom, it's all I can hear once everything is turned off. If you have trouble sleeping, do not put this anywhere in your bedroom.

Didn't work, so I was going to return it, but i pushed on the glass to see if the second hand was stuck, and it broke, so no return,But very cheap, I would not recommend it

As expected for the price the external shell is pretty cheaply made and flimsy. However did not expect cost cutting to also include poor QC. one of the clocks is consistently falling behind in tracking time. Will throw it. Not expecting to buy this in the future.

I bought these to make matching chore timed charts for my kids. Unfortunately, the hands on one of the clocks came broken and would not stay in position. The other clock works great. I think a trip to Ikea is worth avoiding getting a faulty product but if you do not live close to one, then proceed with caution when ordering these.

As some have mentioned, these are not quiet. I can hear them when nobody is home in an adjacent room. If TV is on or someone is around you don't notice it. One of them started giving bad time after about 9 months. What I didn't like was that it started slowing down gradually rather than just stopping which mislead me about the actual time it was. Finally, after about a year, I had to toss it because it would loose about 15 mins a month. the other is still working fine.

My opinion but, these clocks are very unattractive, very cheap looking and cheap in feel. The outer part of the clock is thin plastic which was warped and misshapen. This part, also, was not white. It was more a thin, clouded transparent plastic. Maybe that was in the description, I don't know. I just read 2 white clocks. That's what I needed.. so, I bought them assuming they'd be white. My last displeasure with this clock would be the face. It looks like it was printed off on a regular old printer.. just cheap looking. The Mainstay $3 and change clocks you buy at Walmart are much better quality. That would have saved me a little change and I could have chose my color. I am giving two stars, as they seem to work okay.On a side note: these could look nice if you looped some twinkle lights or led lights in the back. It would shine through the muted transparent trim of the clock. Could help.

I gave these 2 stars because it's pretty on the white walls. Otherwise, it would have gotten one. This was not packaged well. Came in cracked across the front face of top clock. Flimsy plastic and ticks really loud. In the bedroom, it's all I can hear once everything is turned off. If you have trouble sleeping, do not put this anywhere in your bedroom.

Sorry Ikea, I'm kind of a fan of a lot of your tchotchkes, but these clocks were hideously ugly. Returned as soon as I got them--they looked so much better in the Amazon photo. Unfortunately, they are just plain ugly and very plastic looking, probably because they are plastic!Better luck next time. In this case you get what you pay for.

Absolute junk..both clocks arrived with the minute and hour hands dangling from side to side. Ridiculous.. even if i could fix them the hands touch the clock part so they won't keep time.. waist of money

The second hand was "stuck". So it would not keep time. I double checked the battery and it was a good battery.

Clock did not work. I put a battery, set the time and hung it on the wall. 2 hours later I noticed the second hand.was not moving from the 12 and just kept ticking and the time was exactly as I set it. I wasn't able to take it apart and it's not worth shipping back so it was thrown out.

Terrible clock! First the bezel was misshapen, then it worked for a week and then stopped working. It would start if I rolled the battery a little, but it would stop again in a couple of hours. DON'T buy this clock! Spend a little more and get a better clock or go to WalMart and get their $3.88 clock. Much better deal.

The cardboard where the numbers are is bent in the numbers 7 to 10. Big disappointment

Sorry Ikea, I'm kind of a fan of a lot of your tchotchkes, but these clocks were hideously ugly. Returned as soon as I got them--they looked so much better in the Amazon photo. Unfortunately, they are just plain ugly and very plastic looking, probably because they are plastic!Better luck next time. In this case you get what you pay for.

Absolute junk..both clocks arrived with the minute and hour hands dangling from side to side. Ridiculous.. even if i could fix them the hands touch the clock part so they won't keep time.. waist of money

The second hand was "stuck". So it would not keep time. I double checked the battery and it was a good battery.

Clock did not work. I put a battery, set the time and hung it on the wall. 2 hours later I noticed the second hand.was not moving from the 12 and just kept ticking and the time was exactly as I set it. I wasn't able to take it apart and it's not worth shipping back so it was thrown out.

Terrible clock! First the bezel was misshapen, then it worked for a week and then stopped working. It would start if I rolled the battery a little, but it would stop again in a couple of hours. DON'T buy this clock! Spend a little more and get a better clock or go to WalMart and get their $3.88 clock. Much better deal.

The cardboard where the numbers are is bent in the numbers 7 to 10. Big disappointment