How much data does Spotify use? — probably less than you think

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The most searched question on the internet in recent time is about how much data does Spotify use? Well, let us tell you that it totally depends on the sound quality you choose from the settings of the Spotify App. The higher is the quality, the more data will be used by the streaming service. Spotify uses less data as compared to video streaming services and probably way less than you guys thing.

You get to choose between 5 different sound quality settings in the Android App of Spotify. Below listed are same.

1) Low (24kbps)

2) Normal (96kbps)

3) High (160kbps)

4) Very high (320kbps)

5) Automatic ( It totally depends on how strong your internet connection is. If you use 2g network then it is obvious you will get low quality of music.)

To explain things in simple way, we have prepared an overview of how much data does shopify use only for you. We have shared details about each settings on the amount of data spent per minute and hours so you can configure the settings according to your choice. Also remember that the data mentioned below are approximate. Spotify can cache songs you have previously listened just like the cookies are stored in the web browser to give you accurate data. This means Spotify will use less data when you repeat the song you have once played before. You can also download Spotify Premium Apk for free to listen to your favourite music without any ads.

1) Low quality music in spotify (24kbps):

Per minute: 0.18MB
Per hour: 10.8MB
How long until you reach 1GB: 92.5 hours

2) Normal quality music in Spotify (96kbps):

Per minute: 0.72MB
Per hour: 43.2MB
How long until you reach 1GB: 23.1 hours

3) High quality music in Spotify (160kbps):

Per minute: 1.2MB

Per hour: 72MB

How long until you reach 1GB: 13.8 hours

4) Very high quality music in Spotify (320kbps):

Per minute: 2.4MB

Per hour: 144MB

How long until you reach 1GB: 6.9 hours

We hope now you know how much data does Spotify use when you play music in the App in your Android or iOS phone. Also let us know below in the comment section if you face any issue about this. We will be happy to help you.

(Contibuted by Rohan)

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