| Advantage | Explanation | |-----------|-------------| | | 300–800 MB vs. 4–10 GB for 1080p. | | Low bandwidth | Streams easily on 2G/3G mobile networks or slow DSL. | | Universal compatibility | Plays on any device built after ~2005 (even old TVs via composite/component cables). | | Energy efficient | Decoding requires minimal CPU/GPU power (ideal for low-end devices). | | Sufficient for small screens | On phones < 5 inches or secondary monitors, quality difference from 720p is negligible. | | Faster transcoding | Reduces time for editing, converting, or serving video. |