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GBAir ITvsApex ComputingGB

Head-to-head hosting performance comparison based on real test data

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Air IT
WPTR Score3750 ms
Rank#751
TTFB218ms
Time to 1MB1471ms
Score3750
LCP618ms
FCP418ms
Apex Computing

Apex Computing

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WPTR ScoreWinner535 ms
Rank#111
TTFB199ms
Time to 1MB156ms
Score535
LCP599ms
FCP399ms

Our Verdict

Apex Computing wins with 199ms TTFB (vs Air IT's 218ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseAir ITApex ComputingWinner
DNS Lookup96ms69msApex Computing
TCP Connection42ms5msApex Computing
TLS Handshake43ms11msApex Computing
Server Processing39ms76msAir IT
Total TTFB220ms161msApex Computing

Technology & Security Features

Air IT

Server/CDNSucuri/Cloudproxy
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size2.3 KB

Apex Computing

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size103.6 KB
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Air IT Security Features
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Apex Computing Security Features

TTFB Comparison Over Time

Understanding the Metrics

WPTR Score: Wptr Lab Real-Load Score: (Time to 1MB x 2.4) + TTFB. Raw server & network performance (Lower is better).
TTFB: Time to First Byte - How fast the server responds
Time to 1MB: Time to 1MB - Time taken to download 1MB of data (lower is better)
LCP: Largest Contentful Paint - When main content loads
FCP: First Contentful Paint - When first content appears
Score: Overall performance score (0-100)

A Note on Hosting Selection

While TTFB and performance metrics are important indicators, choosing the right hosting provider involves many other factors: security measures, customer support quality, uptime guarantees, scalability options, and pricing structure. Academic research emphasizes that a balanced approach considering all these aspects leads to better long-term outcomes.

Chizhov, A., & Fesenko, A. (2025). Web hosting companies' client solutions: A study of a strategic standpoint. Corporate & Business Strategy Review. doi.org/10.22495/cbsrv6i1art14

Data in this comparison is obtained through independent tests using our TTFB Checker tool.