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NLShock MediavsTrueNL

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Shock Media

Shock Media

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WPTR Score1480 ms
Rank#449
TTFB836ms
Time to 1MB305ms
Score1480
LCP1236ms
FCP1036ms
True
WPTR ScoreWinner1043 ms
Rank#284
TTFB730ms
Time to 1MB135ms
Score1043
LCP1130ms
FCP930ms

Our Verdict

True wins with 730ms TTFB (vs Shock Media's 836ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseShock MediaTrueWinner
DNS Lookup1ms207msShock Media
TCP Connection51ms275msShock Media
TLS Handshake59ms64msShock Media
Server Processing637ms173msTrue
Total TTFB748ms719msTrue

Technology & Security Features

Shock Media

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size138.0 KB

True

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size116.8 KB
1/3
Shock Media Security Features
1/3
True 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.