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Ping & Latency Test

Measure Your Internet Ping, Latency & Jitter

Ping (latency) is the time it takes for a data packet to travel from your device to a server and back, measured in milliseconds (ms). Low ping is critical for online gaming, video calls, and real-time applications. This test measures your round-trip latency to the nearest M-Lab NDT7 server — giving you a precise, kernel-level picture of your connection's responsiveness.

Typical Ping & Latency Test Speeds
Excellent (Fiber / Cable)
Ping < 10 ms
Good (Cable / 5G)
Ping 10–30 ms
Average (4G LTE)
Ping 30–60 ms
Poor (congested / satellite)
Ping > 100 ms
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Tips to Improve Your Ping & Latency Test
Wired ethernet connections always have lower and more stable ping than WiFi.
Close other apps and pause downloads before testing ping for the most accurate result.
Ping varies with server location — a 5 ms ping to a local server and 150 ms to a server on the other side of the world are both normal.
High ping on WiFi? Try switching to the 5 GHz band — it has less interference than 2.4 GHz.
If your ping spikes irregularly (jitter), the issue is often WiFi interference or ISP network congestion.

Ping & Latency Test – FAQ

Common questions about ping & latency test

What is a good ping for gaming?

For competitive online gaming (FPS, battle royale), a ping under 30 ms is excellent and under 60 ms is acceptable. Ping above 100 ms causes noticeable lag. For casual gaming, under 100 ms is fine. Console games are generally more tolerant of higher ping than PC first-person shooters.

What is jitter and how does it affect me?

Jitter is the variation in your ping over time. A ping that consistently stays at 25 ms is far better than one that swings between 5 ms and 100 ms — even if the average is similar. High jitter causes choppy audio on video calls, lag spikes in gaming, and buffering in live streams. It's typically caused by WiFi interference or ISP network congestion.

How to fix high ping on my connection?

The most effective fixes are: (1) use a wired ethernet cable instead of WiFi, (2) restart your router and modem, (3) close background applications that use bandwidth, (4) switch to a 5 GHz WiFi band, (5) check for ISP outages in your area, and (6) if the issue persists, contact your ISP — consistently high ping can indicate a line fault.

What is the difference between ping, latency and lag?

"Ping" and "latency" are used interchangeably and both measure round-trip time in milliseconds. "Lag" is a subjective term for the noticeable delay caused by high latency or jitter in games and applications. Lag has no defined threshold — some players feel it above 60 ms, others only notice it above 150 ms.

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