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USLinodevsLumen TechnologiesUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Linode
WPTR Score2226 ms
Rank#599
TTFB170ms
Time to 1MB833ms
Score2226
LCP570ms
FCP370ms
Lumen Technologies

Lumen Technologies

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WPTR ScoreWinner990 ms
Rank#105
TTFB274ms
Time to 1MB106ms
Score990
LCP674ms
FCP474ms

Our Verdict

Linode wins with 170ms TTFB (vs Lumen Technologies's 274ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseLinodeLumen TechnologiesWinner
DNS Lookup70ms5msLumen Technologies
TCP Connection36ms45msLinode
TLS Handshake38ms17msLumen Technologies
Server Processing83ms669msLinode
Total TTFB227ms736msLinode

Technology & Security Features

Linode

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size157.4 KB

Lumen Technologies

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size307.3 KB
2/3
Linode Security Features
1/3
Lumen Technologies 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.