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AUAirTrunkvsEquinixAU

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

AirTrunk
WPTR Score2434 ms
Rank#659
TTFB491ms
Time to 1MB882ms
Score2434
LCP891ms
FCP691ms
Equinix
WPTR ScoreWinner574 ms
Rank#113
TTFB209ms
Time to 1MB155ms
Score574
LCP609ms
FCP409ms

Our Verdict

Equinix wins with 209ms TTFB (vs AirTrunk's 491ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseAirTrunkEquinixWinner
DNS Lookup106ms6msEquinix
TCP Connection123ms94msEquinix
TLS Handshake45ms45msTie
Server Processing43ms57msAirTrunk
Total TTFB317ms202msEquinix

Technology & Security Features

AirTrunk

Server/CDNSucuri/Cloudproxy
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size88.3 KB

Equinix

Server/CDNAkamaiGHost
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size0.4 KB
2/3
AirTrunk Security Features
1/3
Equinix 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.