How it's measured
Ping is measured by timing five small (2KB) requests to this server and averaging them, after discarding the slowest one (which is often skewed by initial connection setup). Download speed is measured by timing a fresh, uncached 2-megabyte download and converting bytes-per-second into megabits-per-second, the unit ISPs typically advertise.
Frequently asked questions
Why does this differ from Speedtest.net or other apps?
Dedicated tools use a global network of measurement servers and adapt file size to your connection. This test measures speed to MindGauge's own hosting with a fixed file size, so it's a reasonable approximation, especially on very fast connections where 2MB downloads almost instantly.
Why is there no upload test?
Measuring upload needs a server built to accept and time incoming data — this is simple static hosting without that kind of backend.
What's a good speed for everyday use?
Roughly: 5-10 Mbps is fine for SD video and browsing, 25+ Mbps is comfortable for HD streaming and calls, and 100+ Mbps gives headroom for multiple devices and 4K at once.