Video data travels over a network to a player and is decoded by the device. Source, network and player are separate parts of this chain.
From data to screen
Video is encoded, transported over a network and decoded by the player. Delays at different stages can produce different symptoms.
What does buffering do?
The player can hold a small amount of data ahead of playback. A larger buffer may smooth fluctuations but increase live delay.
Why is resolution not enough?
Two streams with the same resolution may use different bitrates and compression. A 4K label alone does not describe detail or bandwidth needs.
Isolating the cause
Try the same stream on another connection and another stream on the same device. Changing one variable at a time helps distinguish device, network and source issues.
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Sources: VideoLAN network streaming documentation.