Is Optimum or Spectrum (Charter) faster?

Based on 1,535 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 377 Mbps download, Spectrum (Charter) averages 310 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 67 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 13 Mbps. Ping difference is 1 ms.

Should I choose Optimum or Spectrum (Charter)?

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

Optimum vs Spectrum (Charter)

Full speed comparison based on 1,535 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

377 Mbps

Upload Wins

82 Mbps

Ping Wins

35 ms

Based on 156 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Spectrum (Charter)

Download

310 Mbps

Upload

69 Mbps

Ping

36 ms

Based on 1,379 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

67 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

13 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Ping difference

1 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 377 Mbps (156 tests)

Spectrum (Charter) 311 Mbps (1371 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to Spectrum (Charter)

Based on 1,535 verified speed tests from Optimum and Spectrum (Charter) customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 377 Mbps download with 82 Mbps upload and 35 ms ping. Spectrum (Charter) averages 310 Mbps download with 69 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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