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Speed matters. So does measuring it correctly. Lab tools and real-user data tell different stories. Here’s how to use them.
Lighthouse
- Lab test — Simulated environment. Consistent, reproducible.
- Use for — Development, before/after comparisons, regression testing.
- Limitation — Doesn’t reflect real user conditions. Network, device, location vary.
PageSpeed Insights
- Lab + field — Core Web Vitals from Chrome UX Report (real users) when available.
- Use for — Quick check, prioritization. Field data is gold when you have it.
- Limitation — Field data requires traffic. New sites may not have it.
WebPageTest
- Deep dive — Waterfall, filmstrip, multiple locations.
- Use for — Debugging, specific bottlenecks. More granular than Lighthouse.
- Limitation — Slower. More technical.
What to Prioritize
- LCP — Largest content. Images, fonts, server. Fix first.
- INP — Interactivity. JavaScript, main thread. Fix second.
- CLS — Layout shift. Image dimensions, dynamic content. Fix third.
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