Is Cox or Spectrum (Charter) faster?

Based on 2,542 verified speed tests, Cox is faster overall. Cox averages 353 Mbps download, Spectrum (Charter) averages 348 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 5 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 14 Mbps. Ping difference is 9 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 2,542 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Cox

Cox

WINNER

Download Wins

353 Mbps

Upload Wins

79 Mbps

Ping Wins

26 ms

Based on 402 measurements · Full Cox stats →

Spectrum (Charter)

Download

348 Mbps

Upload

65 Mbps

Ping

35 ms

Based on 2,140 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

5 Mbps

Cox is faster

Upload difference

14 Mbps

Cox is faster

Ping difference

9 ms

Cox has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Cox wins

Cox 355 Mbps (400 tests)

Spectrum (Charter) 349 Mbps (2132 tests)

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How Cox Compares to Spectrum (Charter)

Based on 2,542 verified speed tests from Cox and Spectrum (Charter) customers, Cox delivers faster average speeds.

Cox averages 353 Mbps download with 79 Mbps upload and 26 ms ping. Spectrum (Charter) averages 348 Mbps download with 65 Mbps upload and 35 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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