Low latency streaming is typically video being delivered from capture to viewer in about 20-30 seconds . Ultra low latency streaming is typically 3-10 seconds. Real-time video streaming is delivered from the source to the viewer (often known as glass-to-glass) in less than 1 second, typically 100—500 milliseconds.
Read moreIs low latency good for streaming?
If you live chat with viewers, a lower latency is best to reply to viewer comments and questions . Note that with lower latency, your viewers may experience more playback buffering. If you don’t interact with your audience, higher latency is not a problem.
Read moreWhat is acceptable latency for streaming?
Low latency is typically defined as less than 100 milliseconds (ms) and is preferable when operating remoted devices, video conferencing, and streaming live events. High latency, on the other hand, is considered acceptable for applications such as recording and streaming previously recorded events.
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