Is Spectrum (Charter) or Xfinity (Comcast) faster?

Based on 4,040 verified speed tests, Xfinity (Comcast) is faster overall. Spectrum (Charter) averages 349 Mbps download, Xfinity (Comcast) averages 356 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 7 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 7 Mbps. Ping difference is 2 ms.

Should I choose Spectrum (Charter) or Xfinity (Comcast)?

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

Spectrum (Charter) vs Xfinity (Comcast)

Full speed comparison based on 4,040 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Xfinity (Comcast)

Spectrum (Charter)

Download

349 Mbps

Upload

65 Mbps

Ping

35 ms

Based on 2,134 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Xfinity (Comcast)

WINNER

Download Wins

356 Mbps

Upload Wins

72 Mbps

Ping Wins

33 ms

Based on 1,906 measurements · Full Xfinity (Comcast) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

7 Mbps

Xfinity (Comcast) is faster

Upload difference

7 Mbps

Xfinity (Comcast) is faster

Ping difference

2 ms

Xfinity (Comcast) has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Xfinity (Comcast) wins

Spectrum (Charter) 349 Mbps (2126 tests)

Xfinity (Comcast) 356 Mbps (1906 tests)

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How Spectrum (Charter) Compares to Xfinity (Comcast)

Based on 4,040 verified speed tests from Spectrum (Charter) and Xfinity (Comcast) customers, Xfinity (Comcast) delivers faster average speeds.

Spectrum (Charter) averages 349 Mbps download with 65 Mbps upload and 35 ms ping. Xfinity (Comcast) averages 356 Mbps download with 72 Mbps upload and 33 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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