Clever.

Since I almost always on VPN, I sometimes go even lower, most long vids and podcasts I play through NewPipe without video at all. The only thing where 1:1 resolution match with the uploader matters for me is tutorials on software usage and coding, where I need to see interface and text clearly. 720p sits neatly between these two, but I am a man of extremes.

Yes, that’s true, the service itself is rather reliable and stable, but that doesn’t really necessitate the low bitrate on 1080p and lower. The resolution itself has often less of an impact on the perceived quality than the bitrate. Especially on mobile