Both experiences are sub-optiman, but I’ve noticed people are more lenient to watch something that is choppy than listening to something (in the form of pure audio or paired up with a video) with the same level of stuttering.
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Great question! I think it comes down to how we process visual and audio information. When a video is choppy, our eyes can still catch enough movement and context to follow what’s happening. But with audio, even a small stutter can make it hard to understand what’s being said. Sound carries important details, like tone and emotion, which makes us more sensitive to any disruptions. So, while both are annoying, we can often still “get” the video even if it’s not smooth, but stuttering audio can really break our connection to the content.
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