With the official announcement of the 2026 German iF Design Award winners, Eversolo Play has received the 2026 German iF Design Award for its innovative design and integrated product form.
As one of the world’s most respected independent design honors, the German iF Design Award evaluates products across concept, aesthetics, functionality, and differentiation. Standing out among global entries, Play’s recognition reflects its achievement in modern industrial design and human-centered interaction.
Prior to this design distinction, Play was awarded the EISA 2025–2026 Best Streaming Amplifier by Expert Imaging and Sound Association. If the EISA Award validates its acoustic architecture and high-fidelity performance, the recognition from German iF International Forum Design GmbH affirms its product integration, user experience, and engineering aesthetics.
Eversolo Play’s recognition by the iF jury begins with its fundamental design philosophy: redefining product form through engineering integration.
In today’s modern living spaces, users increasingly seek high-quality sound without compromising interior simplicity. Play was developed with this lifestyle in mind, embracing high integration and minimalist design. Through rigorous internal architecture optimization, Play precisely integrates the network streaming module, DAC section, and power amplification stage into a single compact chassis. This holistic design significantly lowers the barrier to high-fidelity audio, delivering an elegant and efficient solution for those who value both sonic excellence and contemporary home aesthetics.
In terms of material execution, Play demonstrates Eversolo’s refined industrial standards.
The chassis is constructed from high-strength aluminum alloy and manufactured using integrated CNC machining. This design effectively shields sensitive internal audio circuits from external electromagnetic interference, providing a clean and stable operating environment. The surface undergoes an anodization process, enhancing durability while delivering a premium visual texture.
Play addresses a longstanding industry challenge — the high learning curve and rigid operation often associated with traditional audio equipment.
A 5.5-inch high-definition touchscreen and an RGB-ringed physical volume knob form the central control interface. The responsive UI enables intuitive operation with minimal learning curve. Beyond on-device control, Play supports the Eversolo Control app across Android, iOS, tvOS, and HarmonyOS. Users can search music globally, manage playlists, and adjust system settings seamlessly.
To adapt sound to real living spaces, Play integrates practical acoustic tuning tools.
Built-in Evotune™ room acoustic calibration analyzes room characteristics and optimizes output performance to address standing wave issues. A professional PEQ (Parametric Equalizer) allows users to fine-tune frequency bands for personalized listening. The RGB light ring also supports multiple color settings, enhancing the visual atmosphere during everyday listening.
To adapt sound to real living spaces, Play integrates practical acoustic tuning tools.
Built-in Evotune™ room acoustic calibration analyzes room characteristics and optimizes output performance to address standing wave issues. A professional PEQ (Parametric Equalizer) allows users to fine-tune frequency bands for personalized listening. The RGB light ring also supports multiple color settings, enhancing the visual atmosphere during everyday listening.
At the core functional and acoustic level, Play demonstrates the technical foundation behind its EISA recognition.In addition, Play unifies cloud storage and local network resources for centralized management and access, making music libraries more efficient and organized.
In hardware configuration, Play is equipped with the AKM AK4493SEQ DAC chipset and the Texas Instruments TPA3255 amplifier chip, ensuring precise and accurate sound reproduction.
Its measured performance specifications include:
- Signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 109dB
- Total harmonic distortion below 0.0037%
- Power output of 60W at 8Ω
- Power output of 110W at 4Ω
Play also fully considers broader input requirements, particularly analog audio support.
In addition to comprehensive digital interfaces, it integrates a professional-grade phono preamplifier circuit supporting both MM and MC turntable inputs. Vinyl enthusiasts can connect their turntable directly to Play without purchasing a separate phono stage, achieving high-quality playback within a single system. This unique level of functional integration enhances Play’s overall value proposition, offering both practical versatility and emotional engagement for a wide range of music lovers.
As a modern integrated audio solution, Eversolo Play has now secured two major international honors.
The award from EISA confirms its professional acoustic technology and outstanding sonic performance, while the 2026 recognition from iF represents authoritative acknowledgment of its industrial design, system integration, and daily interaction innovation. Together, these two prestigious awards fully demonstrate the comprehensive strength of Eversolo Play in both engineering performance and product design.