Is Cox or Spectrum (Charter) faster?

Based on 1,271 verified speed tests, Cox is faster overall. Cox averages 343 Mbps download, Spectrum (Charter) averages 330 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 13 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 9 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 1,271 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Cox

Cox

WINNER

Download Wins

343 Mbps

Upload Wins

82 Mbps

Ping Wins

28 ms

Based on 240 measurements · Full Cox stats →

Spectrum (Charter)

Download

330 Mbps

Upload

73 Mbps

Ping

36 ms

Based on 1,031 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

13 Mbps

Cox is faster

Upload difference

9 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 345 Mbps (238 tests)

Spectrum (Charter) 332 Mbps (1023 tests)

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How Cox Compares to Spectrum (Charter)

Based on 1,271 verified speed tests from Cox and Spectrum (Charter) customers, Cox delivers faster average speeds.

Cox averages 343 Mbps download with 82 Mbps upload and 28 ms ping. Spectrum (Charter) averages 330 Mbps download with 73 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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