What Is a Good Ping?
Ping and latency explained: what good, bad, and average values look like for gaming, browsing, and video calls—with a free test.
Ping is round-trip time in milliseconds—how long a packet takes to reach a server and return. Lower ping means snappier responses.
Under 20 ms feels instant for gaming. Under 50 ms is fine for most online play and calls. Above 100 ms you'll notice lag in competitive games and sluggish web apps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ping is bad?▾
Above 100 ms is poor for gaming. Above 150 ms video calls may have noticeable delay. Consistency matters as much as the number.
Does ping affect download speed?▾
Not directly—they measure different things. High ping with fast download usually means a distant test server or routing issue, not slow bandwidth.