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SGEquinix SingaporevsHostSGSG

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Equinix Singapore

Equinix Singapore

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WPTR ScoreWinner1194 ms
Rank#584
TTFB1265ms
Time to 1MB411ms
Score1194
LCP1665ms
FCP1465ms
HostSG
WPTR Score15431 ms
Rank#887
TTFB3147ms
Time to 1MB5762ms
Score15431
LCP3547ms
FCP3347ms

Our Verdict

Equinix Singapore wins with 1265ms TTFB (vs HostSG's 3147ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseEquinix SingaporeHostSGWinner
DNS Lookup54ms104msEquinix Singapore
TCP Connection43ms186msEquinix Singapore
TLS Handshake45ms189msEquinix Singapore
Server Processing66ms1123msEquinix Singapore
Total TTFB208ms1602msEquinix Singapore

Technology & Security Features

Equinix Singapore

Server/CDNAkamaiGHost
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size0.4 KB

HostSG

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size142.8 KB
1/3
Equinix Singapore Security Features
0/3
HostSG 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.