| Metric | 320 kbps MP3 | FLAC (16‑bit/44.1 kHz) | |--------|------------|-----------------------| | | ~28 MB | ~88 MB | | Dynamic range | Slightly compressed (≈ 14 dB loss) | Full dynamic range (≈ 18 dB) | | Perceived difference | Hardly noticeable on earbuds or car speakers; audible on high‑end headphones in quiet settings | Only discernible on audiophile gear with a flat response | | Battery usage (mobile) | Lower (less data, less processing) | Higher (more data, larger decode workload) |