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inRedServerHostvsXcellHostin

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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

RedServerHost

RedServerHost

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WPTR ScoreWinner3077 ms
Rank#728
TTFB493ms
Time to 1MB1156ms
Score3077
LCP893ms
FCP693ms
XcellHost
WPTR Score3174 ms
Rank#731
TTFB383ms
Time to 1MB1212ms
Score3174
LCP783ms
FCP583ms

Our Verdict

XcellHost wins with 383ms TTFB (vs RedServerHost's 493ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseRedServerHostXcellHostWinner
DNS Lookup63ms118msRedServerHost
TCP Connection62ms38msXcellHost
TLS Handshake117ms45msXcellHost
Server Processing61ms64msRedServerHost
Total TTFB303ms265msXcellHost

Technology & Security Features

RedServerHost

Server/CDNLiteSpeed
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size87.5 KB

XcellHost

Server/CDNParking/1.0
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size25.3 KB
1/3
RedServerHost Security Features
0/3
XcellHost 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.