Best internet speed test

Want to see what your actual internet speeds look like? An internet speed test is just what you need.

A good speed test makes it easy to see your current download speeds, upload speeds and latency (or ping) for whatever device you’re running. Here’s a guide by CNET.

Ookla

The Ookla speed test was one of the first speed tests launched and has a strong reputation for consistency. It has a heap of features, including the ability to view your speed test history (when you create an account), a wide array of servers to connect to, and even a handy app for speed testing from your Android or iOS device.
Its kept up with the times by adding new features like a video-specific speed test that measures your network’s ability to handle 4K video streams, as well as apps that you can run on Windows and on an Apple TV.

Fast

fast.com has a big advantage of being owned by Netflix. Which means the speed test is structured around checking to see if your connection is strong enough to stream Netflix in maximum resolution without buffering. It has a basic interface that is also very easy to use, but lacks some of the advanced settings you’ll find with other speed tests, for example, you can’t specify which server you’d like to connect with for your test.

M-Lab Internet Speed Test

Short for Measurement Lab, the open-source M-Lab test is the one that pops up whenever you type “internet speed test” into the Google search bar. It’s also simple to use, just click the blue “RUN SPEED TEST” button to see your download speed, upload speed and latency within a matter of seconds. However it doesn’t let you pick which server you’ll use during the test, and it’s only designed for internet speeds of up to 700 Mbps.

Speedof.me

Speedof.me is most like Ookla by showing fluctuations in your upload and download speeds over time that you can compare. It’s also mobile-friendly and is great for running tests on your phone, too, allowing you to do a quick speed test on the go without downloading an app.

Testmy.net

Testmy.net is an internet speed test that runs entirely on HTML5 and PHP, which makes it a useful tool for comparing performance between different browsers. You can also create an account to track your internet speed for future reference or comparison. It’s not the most user-friendly however, and apart from poor graphic design can throw up a lot if data to wade through.

Read more at: https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-speed-tests/