iPad 1 vs. iPad 2 vs. iPad 3: Network Speed Test [Video]

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Posted March 17, 2012 at 7:12am by Shalom Levytam

Check out this video showing a network speed test of the iPad 1 vs. iPad 2 vs. iPad 3.

The original iPad featured EDGE + Triband HSPA connectivity. The second generation iPad was then released with Edge + Quadband HSPA. Now the new iPad 3 features 4G LTE; UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA; GSM/EDGE.

Take a look at the video below to see their network speeds compared.

Update:
For those wondering in the comments, these tests were performed one by one (no interference) in the exact same spot, with the exact same SIM, against the exact same server. The carrier was Bell in Canada.

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Comments (16)

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Buzz - March 22, 2012 at 4:54pm

This must be a slow provider. I tested mine at my home. I'm on ATT in San Diego. LTE 30 down, 20 up 4G 7.7 down and 1.5 up

PReaper - March 18, 2012 at 10:53pm

Seriously! That's all you get on the new iPad over US carriers? Apple should be ashamed of being proud of their accomplishment there.. Creating an iPad that can get 73 Mbps with "4G" on signals that pretty much only work in the US which have carriers delivering about 15 Mbps and not working on European signals that delivers about 50-60 Mbps.. I get 15 Mbps on my 3G network.. (I know it seems like it but I'm not trash talking you guys in America but the ironic fact that Apple is proud of a feature the new iPad can't take advantage of, it only consumes battery..) :/

PReaper - March 18, 2012 at 10:57pm

Might be a good thing to ad that I'm not an Apple hater, I'll die with my iPhone in my hand and I'm Definetily buying the new iPad!

MacUser - March 18, 2012 at 2:35pm

iPad 2 is the best

Ammon - March 18, 2012 at 4:08am

Ipad 2 is in the middle of both the devices giving it the most interference. Do the test again with the iPad 3 in the middle!!

koko - March 18, 2012 at 8:19am

no position it between the Mars and the Moon no interference there :)

mavrik101 - March 17, 2012 at 11:01pm

All are running on the Bell network in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada; as stated by Frank. iPad 1 on 3G, iPad 2 on 3G, iPad 3 on LTE.

mavrik101 - March 17, 2012 at 10:53pm

Why is the iPad 1 so much faster than the iPad 2?