Why do videos buffer more than music?
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Answer: Videos require more data
Video servers are slower — Wrong. Server speed isn't the issue. Videos buffer more because they require far more data—both visual and audio streams versus audio alone.
Music has higher priority — Wrong. Networks don't prioritize audio. Videos buffer more simply because they transmit much larger amounts of data than audio files.
Videos require more data ✓ — Correct! Videos transmit much more data than music. Audio streaming: ~128-320 kbps (kilobits/sec). Video streaming: 1-25+ Mbps depending on resolution (4K = ~25 Mbps). Video includes moving images (24-60 fps) plus audio. Slow internet can handle audio but struggles with video's massive data requirements. That's why videos buffer when music plays smoothly!
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