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GBUK ServersvsZenzeroGB

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

WPTR Score1818 ms
Rank#528
TTFB460ms
Time to 1MB626ms
Score1818
LCP860ms
FCP660ms
WPTR ScoreWinner1406 ms
Rank#226
TTFB230ms
Time to 1MB268ms
Score1406
LCP630ms
FCP430ms

Our Verdict

Zenzero wins with 230ms TTFB (vs UK Servers's 460ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseUK ServersZenzeroWinner
DNS Lookup111ms97msZenzero
TCP Connection103ms33msZenzero
TLS Handshake54ms37msZenzero
Server Processing48ms596msUK Servers
Total TTFB316ms763msZenzero

Technology & Security Features

UK Servers

Server/CDNLiteSpeed
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size131.6 KB

Zenzero

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size239.1 KB
2/3
UK Servers Security Features
3/3
Zenzero 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.