Comparison of Incredible and EVO download speeds (3G, 4G and WiFi)

[alvarezjpr]

Using Speakeasy Speed Test I got on my laptop 16.54 up and 2.56 down. On the Evo (wi-fi on) I got 10.33 down and 4.11 up. Seems fine! My router is on the basement and my room is on the second floor (where I did the test) so I don't have the same problem that many of you are having. Still, the wi-fi display is showing only one (or none) bar.

 

[jpdaballa]

i get 9mbps wifi on the evo, 3.5 on 4g, and about 1.2 on 3g

 

[akarol]

Bright House Networks Wi-Fi:

7.43 DOWN
0.81 UP

 

[Tekka]

Over WiFi with older Linksys G router
Up 14.29
Down 4.06

 

[xorg]

I'm not certain of this but given that FM radio uses headphones as an antenna, I wondered if the 4G radio does.

It might. I am getting more consistent 6Mbps with headphones, about 3-4Mbps w/out. Was using this test site from browser. Give it a shot.

Speakeasy - Speed Test

Note 4G icon and headset plugged in...

 

[gaguy]

WiFi Averages:
EVO Sitting on Desk: 10.7 down 3.1 up
EVO In Palm of hand with firm grip: 3 - 5 down 3 up
MacBook (Same location from router): 30 down 3.2 up

Seems like the more I hold it (And maybe with a firmer grip?), the worse it does. These tests are in a different room from my WiFi router. If I'm right next to it with the EVO, I always get the 10mbps-ish speeds even if holding it in my hands.

All using speedtest.net (Macbook using their site, EVO using the app from marketplace)

 

[hypocaffeinemia#AC]

Same speedtest.net server, tested via app:

Wifi: 9.34Mbps down, 2.34Mbps up
3G: 0.84Mbps down, 0.55Mbps up
4G: No signal at home

 

[robber]

Comparing WiFi speeds is ridiculous since it mostly depends on your internet connection, I.e. dsl, cable, etc which varies from house to house, city to city, carrier to carrier dramatically!

Also, people are confusing up and down speeds in this thread!

 

[xorg]

Right, you should post what the max speed service you have for wifi or compare it to laptop.

For 4G results, please specify how many 4G bars you have and if slow results, check if clear.com coverage maps says you are suppose to have good coverage. If someone gets under 1mbps for 4G and maps say you are on fringe, it is an expected result.

 

[gaguy]

WiFi Averages:
EVO Sitting on Desk: 10.7 down 3.1 up
EVO In Palm of hand with firm grip: 3 - 5 down 3 up
MacBook (Same location from router): 30 down 3.2 up

Seems like the more I hold it (And maybe with a firmer grip?), the worse it does. These tests are in a different room from my WiFi router. If I'm right next to it with the EVO, I always get the 10mbps-ish speeds even if holding it in my hands.

All using speedtest.net (Macbook using their site, EVO using the app from marketplace)

Can someone else confirm my tests with the EVO sitting on a desk vs being gripped in your hand with decent distance from the Wifi router. This may help with determining weather or not there is a Wifi signal issue while actually holding the device.

 

[Colorado]

Just did a check with my home WiFi:

9Mbps down
3Mbps up

One more data point for discussion.