The author experienced faster internet speed on Linux Mint compared to Windows 11 on the same machine and network conditions.
Despite extensive customization and optimization on Windows, including removing bloatware and tweaking network settings, the download speed ranged between 5-20 Mbps with occasional disconnections.
On Linux Mint, without any tweaking, the author consistently achieved 35 Mbps download speed without any disruptions, indicating better performance out of the box.
The author concluded that Linux's approach of not assuming ownership of the internet connection and not running unnecessary background processes resulted in a smoother and faster internet experience compared to Windows.