Is Optimum or Spectrum (Charter) faster?

Based on 996 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 386 Mbps download, Spectrum (Charter) averages 334 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 52 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 38 Mbps. Ping difference is 0 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 996 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

386 Mbps

Upload Wins

110 Mbps

Ping

36 ms

Based on 91 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Spectrum (Charter)

Download

334 Mbps

Upload

72 Mbps

Ping Wins

36 ms

Based on 905 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

52 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

38 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Ping difference

0 ms

Spectrum (Charter) has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 386 Mbps (91 tests)

Spectrum (Charter) 336 Mbps (897 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to Spectrum (Charter)

Based on 996 verified speed tests from Optimum and Spectrum (Charter) customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 386 Mbps download with 110 Mbps upload and 36 ms ping. Spectrum (Charter) averages 334 Mbps download with 72 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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