We compared Google Fiber (original) ★★★★★ with Google Fiber Speedtest (by Ookla) ★★★★☆ and concluded that Google Fiber (original) is a better speed test than Google Fiber Speedtest (by Ookla).
This is mainly because Google Fiber (original) is much more data efficient and faster than Google Fiber Speedtest (by Ookla).
The radar chart above is based on the results of our standardized speed test test. The results speak for themselves.
Strengths of Google Fiber (original)
Google Fiber (original) is accuracte and fast (which is a rare combination).
There are no ads and no cookies. Google Fiber is therefore a privacy-friendly speed test.
Despite the warning that "You are not on the Google Fiber network. Running a speed test on your mobile network may result in data charges" the Google Fiber speed test is data efficient.
Strengths of Google Fiber Speedtest (by Ookla)
The Google Fiber Speedtest is an Ookla clone.
The Ookla Speedtest is an internet service provider indepent accurate speed test.
On the page How Google Fiber has Elevated Connectivity using Speedtest® Data the following quote from Liz Hsu (Senior Director of Product, Google Fiber) is used:
By leveraging Ookla's data, we can understand the speeds our customers are actually experiencing in their own homes, with their unique setups and combination of end-user devices. This helps us deliver the high-speed internet we promise and continue to set the standard for network performance.
It appears that Ookla provides more useful information for an ISP than the original Google Fiber speed test.
Our recommendation
However, we want to know which speed test is better for the consumer. Based on what we know about speed tests, if we had to choose between these two speed tests, we would choose Google Fiber (original) over Google Fiber Speedtest (by Ookla). The deciding factor is the data efficiency and speed of Google Fiber (original).