# Audio latency
> Audio latency is the delay between an action and the sound you hear.
Topics: Audio, Gaming
Difficulty: Everyday
Aliases: sound delay
Updated: 2026-06-26T08:00:00.000Z
## Go deeper
Audio latency is the delay between an action and the sound you hear. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.