Responsive vs adaptive vs fixed size video player

1. Is responsive or adaptive better?
2. What is the difference between responsive and adaptive layouts?
3. What is the main advantage of using adaptive over responsive design?
4. What is responsive and adaptive?

Is responsive or adaptive better?

Adaptive design will (theoretically) ensure the best user experience according to whichever device the user is using to interface. Unlike responsive design, where a screen “flows” from desktop design into a smaller device's, adaptive design offers tailor-made solutions.

What is the difference between responsive and adaptive layouts?

A responsive design can change its layout and appearance based on the screen size of the device it's accessed on, from a large desktop computer to a small mobile phone. An adaptive design requires the creation of a different layout for each device the website will be accessed on.

What is the main advantage of using adaptive over responsive design?

Adaptive designs generally load faster than responsive ones. This is because adaptive design only transfers necessary assets specific to each device. For example, if you view an adaptive website on a high quality display, the images will adjust to load faster based on the display the end user is using.

What is responsive and adaptive?

Responsive is the same layout in a fluid or snappy way responding to the browsers size. Adaptive is the same but it adapts also to the way the user interacts with the website. Like you say “larger buttons on touch devices”. But that way of adaptive can also be fluid or snappy.