Performance
How to measure jitter correctly
Published on January 3, 2025
Why jitter matters
Even with great throughput, jitter can cause:
- Choppy calls/streams
- Lag spikes in games
- Bursty loading
How to test
- Compare Ethernet vs Wi‑Fi
- Stop background traffic
- Repeat tests at different times
Key takeaway
Lower, stable jitter beats a slightly higher speed number.