Latency and throughput
Latency affects responsiveness while throughput affects how quickly larger amounts of data move. Video calls need both adequate bandwidth and stable latency.
Measure download, upload, ping and jitter directly in your browser.
The test first sends tiny requests for ping and jitter, then transfers several blocks in parallel to estimate download and upload. Values update while the test is running.
Download speed determines how fast your device receives data. It affects streaming, downloads and page loads.
Upload speed matters for video calls, live streaming, cloud backups and file sharing.
Ping measures round-trip latency to the server. Jitter measures how much that latency varies. Competitive gaming and calls benefit from low, stable values.
A good test should not stop at a score. Use these practical checks to understand what the browser measured, what can affect the result, and what to change before your next call, stream or gaming session.
Latency affects responsiveness while throughput affects how quickly larger amounts of data move. Video calls need both adequate bandwidth and stable latency.
Wi-Fi conditions, server location, browser load, VPNs and other traffic can change a test from one run to the next. Repeat tests under the same conditions for comparison.