Is Optimum or Spectrum (Charter) faster?

Based on 1,983 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 387 Mbps download, Spectrum (Charter) averages 337 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 50 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 12 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 1,983 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

387 Mbps

Upload Wins

81 Mbps

Ping

36 ms

Based on 185 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Spectrum (Charter)

Download

337 Mbps

Upload

69 Mbps

Ping Wins

35 ms

Based on 1,798 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

50 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

12 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Ping difference

1 ms

Spectrum (Charter) has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 387 Mbps (185 tests)

Spectrum (Charter) 337 Mbps (1790 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to Spectrum (Charter)

Based on 1,983 verified speed tests from Optimum and Spectrum (Charter) customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 387 Mbps download with 81 Mbps upload and 36 ms ping. Spectrum (Charter) averages 337 Mbps download with 69 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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