Is Cox or Spectrum (Charter) faster?

Based on 1,889 verified speed tests, Cox is faster overall. Cox averages 338 Mbps download, Spectrum (Charter) averages 324 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Cox and Spectrum (Charter)?

The average download speed difference is 14 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 15 Mbps. Ping difference is 8 ms.

Should I choose Cox or Spectrum (Charter)?

It depends on your use case. Cox offers faster average speeds, but actual performance varies by location and plan. Test your current connection and compare to both averages before switching.

Cox vs Spectrum (Charter)

Full speed comparison based on 1,889 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Cox

Cox

WINNER

Download Wins

338 Mbps

Upload Wins

86 Mbps

Ping Wins

28 ms

Based on 297 measurements · Full Cox stats →

Spectrum (Charter)

Download

324 Mbps

Upload

71 Mbps

Ping

36 ms

Based on 1,592 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

14 Mbps

Cox is faster

Upload difference

15 Mbps

Cox is faster

Ping difference

8 ms

Cox has lower latency

By Country

Head-to-head comparison where both ISPs have user data.

United States Cox wins

Cox 340 Mbps (295 tests)

Spectrum (Charter) 325 Mbps (1584 tests)

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How Cox Compares to Spectrum (Charter)

Based on 1,889 verified speed tests from Cox and Spectrum (Charter) customers, Cox delivers faster average speeds.

Cox averages 338 Mbps download with 86 Mbps upload and 28 ms ping. Spectrum (Charter) averages 324 Mbps download with 71 Mbps upload and 36 ms ping.

Averages tell only part of the story — actual speeds vary by your specific plan, location, time of day, and whether you use Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Run a speed test on your current connection to see how it compares to both averages before making a switching decision.

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