Here Is How You Can Test Your Internet Connection For Google Stadia Compatibility

One of the most pressing issues for people interested in trying Stadia is the question of whether their network is fast enough for the service. Fortunately for us, Google has a tool just for checking that.

Google Stadia Network Speed Test

First, access the Google Stadia speed test tool, you will see the “Check Now” option. After tapping it, you will see feedbacks on what you should expect with Stadia. Please note that for the most accurate results, you should run the test a few times for sure.

After you have had results from the speed test, compare them with the chart below to see how to get the best outcomes from Stadia. After the comparison, some of you may want to upgrade the Internet connection using the chart as a reference.

For 720p resolution at 60fps and stereo sound, the Internet speed should be the minimum of 10Mbps. If the speed is doubled, you will have the 1080p resolution at 60fps, 5.1 surround sound, and HDR. And at 35Mbps, what you have are 4K at 60fps, 5.1 surround sound, and HDR.

Google Stadia Bandwidth Cap Concerns

For now, if users stream games at 4K with Google Stadia, they will burn through 1TB of data in 64 hours. If the resolution is 1080p, you will have 111 hours. Lower it a bit more to 720p and you have double the time, which is about 222 hours, about a month of playing games.

The information above is for when you have no other activity on the Internet, which is rarely the case in real life. If developers succeed with reducing bandwidth, the problem of data cap might be eased, but the improvement may not arrive in time for Stadia.

Overall

While there are other concerns with Google Stadia, we hope that this test will provide you with an idea of whether Stadia can work with your network.