Qobuz Studio review

Qobuz is the service that most closely matches what audiophiles ask for. Every Studio plan streams lossless FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz, Qobuz says it has over 100 million tracks, and it pairs the music with original editorial content such as album reviews and interviews. Solo costs $12.99 a month without commitment or $129.99 a year, which works out to $10.83 a month. Duo and Family plans cover two and six people in the same household, and the student plan is $4.99. The Sublime tier, from $14.99 a month on annual billing, adds discounts of up to 60% on hi-res purchases from the Qobuz store, which suits listeners who still want to own files. Qobuz Connect lets supported hi-fi gear play directly from the app. The tradeoffs are that playlists and algorithmic discovery are thinner than on the big mass-market apps, and you need a DAC or streamer to hear the higher sample rates. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Who it is for

Audiophiles with a DAC or streamer who want 24-bit files across the catalog and like to buy hi-res albums too.

Price

$12.99 a month, or $129.99 a year ($10.83 a month).

$12.99 / Month for a monthly subscription without commitment
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Lossless and hi-res streaming in FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz
• Over 100 million tracks
• Original editorial content and the Qobuz magazine
• Qobuz Connect for playback on supported hi-fi gear
• Sublime tier with discounts of up to 60% on hi-res purchases

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Hi-res FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz is part of the base Studio plan
• Strength: Annual billing brings Solo down to $10.83 a month
• Strength: Download store lets you own the files you love
• Weakness: Discovery tools are lighter than on Spotify or Apple Music
• Weakness: Monthly Solo price is $1 above Apple Music and Tidal
• Weakness: Hi-res needs a DAC or streamer to hear fully

Key facts

• Top quality: FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz
• Catalog: Over 100 million tracks
• Solo price: $12.99 monthly or $129.99 a year
• Free trial: One month
• Student plan: $4.99 a month

Where it ranks

Qobuz Studio is No. 1 in our Best Hi-Fi Music Streaming Services verdict.