D17 D17
Kids First Phones

D17

D17

Released Oct 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Jun 17, 2026

Rugged vintage aluminum kids' phone with dual cameras and long battery life for creative play. The D17 D17 scores 89/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the kids first phones category. Coverage includes reviews from Headfonia, Bloomaudio, Soundstageaustralia, and Moonstarreviews.

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89

based on 4 expert reviews

HeadfoniaBloomaudioSoundstageaustraliaMoonstarreviews

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Strong consensus: our scores for all 4 reviews fall within 4 points of each other.

Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • High-quality build with rugged, vintage aluminum design(2)
  • Long battery life(2)
  • Innovative dual dac architecture (1-bit and r2r)(2)
  • High power output(2)

Cons

  • Large physical size ('if you have really big pockets')(2)

4 Publication Reviews

92
Independent publication11/2025

AI summary of this review

The iBasso D17 Atheris is a flagship transportable DAC/AMP that masterfully combines 1-bit and R2R architectures with a dual Korg NuTube amplifier stage in a premium chassis.

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88
Independent publication10/2025

AI summary of this review

D17’s combination of features, sound quality, and performance comes as close to closing the gap between portable and desktop systems as ever.

Score estimated from the review text

88
Independent publication10/2021

AI summary of this review

They are excellent all-round floorstanders at an affordable price and they only get better with higher resolution music formats.

Score estimated from the review text

88
Independent publication11/2025

AI summary of this review

The iBasso D17 Atheris establishes itself as a definitive flagship in the transportable DAC/Amplifier category, utilizing its unique tri mode R2R and 1 bit architecture with integrated Nutube amplific...

Score estimated from the review text