Audio quality and file size
The table below lists the constant bit rate settings available (in kilobits per second) for MP3 files. As you can see, the quality setting affects the amount of music you can record on a disc or hard drive.
MP3 quality
(larger is better) | Hours of music per GB of
storage capacity |
|---|
96 Kbps | 24.8 |
128 Kbps | 18.6 |
192 Kbps (CD quality) | 12.4 |
256 Kbps | 9.3 |
320 Kbps | 7.5 |
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