Streaming platforms: the real resolution of each one and its quality labels
The ones Hi Res Quest connects today, the ones on the way, and the ones the engine consults for purchase and popularity. The table below gives each one's maximum resolution and naming; to understand those resolutions, see the Hi-Res page.
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Real resolution and naming — verified table
What each platform can deliver at most and the name it gives that level. Verified on against the official pages. Prices are not listed: they vary by country and change often — each platform’s official page is the reference.
| Platform | Maximum resolution | True hi-res? | What it calls its top tier | Hi-res included? | In Hi Res Quest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qobuzofficial page | 24-bit / 192 kHzFLAC | yes | “Hi-Res 24-bit” (up to 192 kHz) | yes, every plan | audit source and sync destination |
| TIDALofficial page | 24-bit / 192 kHzFLAC (MQA retiré en 2024) | yes | “HiRes FLAC”; “High” = CD | yes, single tier | audit source and sync destination |
| Apple Musicofficial page | 24-bit / 192 kHzALAC | yes | “Hi-Res Lossless” (48–192 kHz); “Lossless” ≤ 48 kHz | yes; external DAC required above 48 kHz, never over Bluetooth | audit source (read); no sync to Apple |
| Amazon Music Unlimitedofficial page | 24-bit / 192 kHzFLAC | yes | “Ultra HD” (anything above CD, 24/44.1 included); “HD” = CD | yes, with Unlimited (not Prime) | coming (no public API) |
| Spotifyofficial page | 24-bit / 44,1 kHzFLAC | no — CD | “Lossless” = CD quality, not hi-res | no hi-res: CD ceiling | sync source (to Qobuz or TIDAL) |
| Deezerofficial page | 16-bit / 44,1 kHzFLAC | no — CD | “HiFi” = CD | no hi-res: CD ceiling | read only (public playlist link) |
Read this before comparing. The ceiling is theoretical: the file actually served depends on the edition, track by track — that is what the Hi Res Quest audit measures. The “Hi-Res Audio” label (JAS) starts at 24-bit / 96 kHz: a 24-bit / 44.1 kHz file is lossless, not hi-res. Spotify “Lossless” and Deezer “HiFi” = CD quality. On Apple Music, above 48 kHz you need an external DAC; nothing over Bluetooth. On Amazon, hi-res requires Music Unlimited, not the Prime tier.
Connected today
Audit sources and sync destinations.
Spotify
Qobuz
TIDAL
Apple Music
Roon
DeezerComing soon
Integration under review.
Amazon MusicHi-res & DSD purchase
When the best version is not streamed, the recommendation can point to a download.
NativeDSD
HDtracksPopularity & data
Consulted by the engine to decide between editions, track by track.
MusicBrainz
ListenBrainz
DiscogsThe names and logos mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners, cited to indicate the compatibilities and data sources of the service. Hi Res Quest is independent: it belongs to none of these platforms, is endorsed by none of them, and none of them pays it for its ranking. Some purchase links (Qobuz Store) are affiliate links, labeled “affiliate link”: they change neither the order nor the price.