If you've heard of technology's buzzword of the moment – 'spatial audio' – you may well have come across two flavours of it: Apple Spatial Audio and Sony 360 Reality Audio. Both are audio technologies designed to immerse you in a 3D soundfield that emulates a surround sound experience through simply a pair of headphones or wireless speaker, no full home cinema system necessary.
If that sounds like a music experience you are keen to try but aren't sure how to get it or which variation of the technology would be best for you, we're here to help. Below is an explanation of the Apple and Sony spatial audio technologies, followed by their similarities, key differences, and which streaming services and devices support them.
