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ETHERNET CAT 6
Average Ping
Jitter: ±0.3ms
Packet Loss: 0%
WiFi 7 — 6GHz (5m from router)
Average Ping
Jitter: ±1.1ms
Packet Loss: 0%
✓ Acceptable for casual gaming
2.4GHz WiFi — Congested Network
Average Ping
Jitter: ±22ms
Packet Loss: 1.2%
✗ Unacceptable for competitive gaming
A stable 12ms connection feels better than an unstable 8ms that spikes to 50ms every few seconds.
Ethernet wins on STABILITY, not raw ping numbers. That's why competitive players insist on it.
Our Ping Test measures jitter in real time — discover your real connection quality.
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