Question 1

What are the desktop Core Web Vitals for www.theguardian.com?

Accepted Answer

www.theguardian.com desktop-only p75 metrics from Google CrUX: LCP 813ms (good), INP 67ms (good), CLS 0.130 (needs-improvement). Desktop typically shows better LCP + INP than mobile due to faster hardware + network.

Question 2

Why is desktop performance better than mobile for www.theguardian.com?

Accepted Answer

Desktop hardware (more CPU, more RAM, wired network) typically renders pages faster than mobile (battery-constrained CPU, slower cellular). Most sites show 30-60% faster LCP + 40-70% lower INP on desktop. CLS varies less by device. Compare directly at /www.theguardian.com/mobile for the same time window.

Question 3

How current is the desktop CrUX data for www.theguardian.com?

Accepted Answer

Collection window: 2026-08-25 to 2026-09-21. Google CrUX publishes monthly aggregates; data is 28-day p75 trailing. Refresh cadence is automated.