Qobuz vs. Spotify: music streaming in comparison
Qobuz vs. Spotify - the two music streaming services have a lot in common, but differ in important points. We give an overview of both providers and show which one suits your needs better.
Qobuz: Music streaming in lossless quality
- The most important feature of the still relatively unknown streaming service Qobuz is the quality of the music played: with the format FLAC 16 bit / 44.1 kHz it is on the level of real CDs. Competitors like Spotify only stream in ordinary MP3 quality.
- The provider specializes primarily in the classic genre. However, music from independent and majors labels is also available as a full subscription. You can access a total of around 24 million titles.
- You can use Qobuz on a PC as well as on mobile devices or compatible hi-fi systems. However, a corresponding subscription is required.
- You can currently choose between four different subscription models, which range in price from EUR 4.99 to EUR 19.99 per month. The exact services in the individual models can be found on the Qobuz homepage.
Spotify: market leader with a large selection at an affordable price
- Spotify is the undisputed leader in music streaming services. Although only around 20 million titles are currently offered, less than at Qobuz - almost all well-known artists of various genres are represented. There is a large selection even in the classical area.
- The quality of the streamed music also depends on the subscription: in the free version there is MP3 standard with 160 kbps. In the premium version, it is 320 kbps.
- You can use Spotify for free with a few restrictions - such as intermediary advertising. The premium subscription is available for € 9.99 a month, students pay half.
Conclusion: Qobuz for top quality - Spotify for the general public
- The two streaming services basically offer a similar offer. In terms of price / performance ratio, Spotify is ahead of most tests. The selection is more diverse, the quality is solid and the price is comparatively cheap.
- The advantages of Qobuz lie almost exclusively in the lossless CD quality. If you have correspondingly expensive hi-fi equipment, the subscription can make sense. Most users, however, should hardly notice a difference.
In another practical tip, we compare Spotify with its competitors Ampya and Simfy.