Latency test: what the results mean
Latency is the delay before data starts moving between your device and the internet. Low latency makes games, calls, VPNs, and remote desktops feel responsive.
Latency targets
- Gaming: ideally below 40ms.
- Video calls: ideally below 50–60ms.
- VPN/remote desktop: lower feels more responsive.
- Streaming: latency matters less than download speed.
Lower latency
- Use Ethernet.
- Pick closer servers.
- Avoid overloaded VPN routes.
- Pause downloads/uploads that cause queueing.