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navigator.connection downlink shows a maximum of 10Mbps

Using this API: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Network_Information_API

You can run $ navigator.connection in a browser console to receive your different values regarding your network connection.

However the downlink attribute is a max of 10 (aka 10Mbps). Why is it capped here? Doesn't really help me since I need more info since I am deciding whether a client can handle HD video that may very well require over 10Mbps, thanks.

Solution

  • I found the answer in the comments to this answer: https://stackoverflow.com/a/47511842/3973137

    Turns out Chrome caps it at 10 Mbps to prevent fingerprinting