Packet Loss & Jitter Test
Test your connection's stability by measuring packet loss and jitter. Essential for VoIP, online gaming, and video conferencing quality.
Measure packet loss and jitter to assess your connection quality for real-time applications. Perfect for diagnosing VoIP call issues, gaming lag, and video conference problems.
Packet Loss & Jitter Test
Quick Examples
What is Packet Loss & Jitter?
📉 Packet Loss
Data packets fail to reach their destination
- <1%: Excellent
- 1-2%: Good
- 2-5%: Acceptable for browsing
- >5%: Poor, problematic for real-time apps
📊 Jitter
Variation in packet arrival times (latency consistency)
- <5ms: Excellent
- 5-10ms: Good
- 10-20ms: Acceptable
- >20ms: Poor, causes issues
Why This Matters
- VoIP Calls: High packet loss causes choppy audio; jitter causes voice distortion
- Online Gaming: Packet loss creates lag and disconnections; jitter causes unpredictable gameplay
- Video Conferencing: Results in frozen video, audio sync issues, and dropped calls
- Streaming: Causes buffering and quality degradation
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes packet loss?
Network congestion, faulty hardware, WiFi interference, ISP issues, overloaded routers, or software bugs. Physical damage to cables can also cause packet loss.
How do I fix high jitter?
Use wired connections instead of WiFi, upgrade your router, enable QoS (Quality of Service), reduce network congestion by limiting bandwidth-heavy activities, or contact your ISP if the problem persists.
Is some packet loss normal?
Occasional packet loss (<0.5%) can be normal on congested networks, but consistent packet loss indicates a problem that should be investigated and fixed.