Is Optimum or Spectrum (Charter) faster?

Based on 2,366 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 393 Mbps download, Spectrum (Charter) averages 348 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 45 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 8 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 2,366 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

393 Mbps

Upload Wins

73 Mbps

Ping Wins

34 ms

Based on 223 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Spectrum (Charter)

Download

348 Mbps

Upload

65 Mbps

Ping

35 ms

Based on 2,143 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

45 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

8 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 393 Mbps (223 tests)

Spectrum (Charter) 348 Mbps (2135 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to Spectrum (Charter)

Based on 2,366 verified speed tests from Optimum and Spectrum (Charter) customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 393 Mbps download with 73 Mbps upload and 34 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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