Is Cox or Spectrum (Charter) faster?

Based on 2,235 verified speed tests, Cox is faster overall. Cox averages 346 Mbps download, Spectrum (Charter) averages 340 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 6 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 13 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 2,235 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Cox

Cox

WINNER

Download Wins

346 Mbps

Upload Wins

81 Mbps

Ping Wins

27 ms

Based on 351 measurements · Full Cox stats →

Spectrum (Charter)

Download

340 Mbps

Upload

68 Mbps

Ping

35 ms

Based on 1,884 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

6 Mbps

Cox is faster

Upload difference

13 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 347 Mbps (349 tests)

Spectrum (Charter) 340 Mbps (1876 tests)

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How Cox Compares to Spectrum (Charter)

Based on 2,235 verified speed tests from Cox and Spectrum (Charter) customers, Cox delivers faster average speeds.

Cox averages 346 Mbps download with 81 Mbps upload and 27 ms ping. Spectrum (Charter) averages 340 Mbps download with 68 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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