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

Based on 2,306 verified speed tests, Xfinity (Comcast) is faster overall. Spectrum (Charter) averages 319 Mbps download, Xfinity (Comcast) averages 351 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 32 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 11 Mbps. Ping difference is 3 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 2,306 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Xfinity (Comcast)

Spectrum (Charter)

Download

319 Mbps

Upload

70 Mbps

Ping

36 ms

Based on 1,172 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Xfinity (Comcast)

WINNER

Download Wins

351 Mbps

Upload Wins

81 Mbps

Ping Wins

33 ms

Based on 1,134 measurements · Full Xfinity (Comcast) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

32 Mbps

Xfinity (Comcast) is faster

Upload difference

11 Mbps

Xfinity (Comcast) is faster

Ping difference

3 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) 320 Mbps (1164 tests)

Xfinity (Comcast) 351 Mbps (1134 tests)

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How Spectrum (Charter) Compares to Xfinity (Comcast)

Based on 2,306 verified speed tests from Spectrum (Charter) and Xfinity (Comcast) customers, Xfinity (Comcast) delivers faster average speeds.

Spectrum (Charter) averages 319 Mbps download with 70 Mbps upload and 36 ms ping. Xfinity (Comcast) averages 351 Mbps download with 81 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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