It depends. There’s a definite difference between FLAC and MP3. FLAC files are lossless, keeping the original recording quality of the music through compression. However, if you don’t use premium listening equipment, it’s challenging to hear the quality difference between the two files.
Many people claim that MP3 and FLAC sound the same, but that doesn’t reflect on the file format but the quality of their listening equipment. Another significant factor in how MP3 and FLAC files sound is the audio player you use for your playlists. Elmedia Player is not only the best MP3 player for macOS, but it also brings out the best in all audio file formats, including FLAC.