While Grafana k6 browser can help measure the performance of frontend applications, it’s most powerful when complemented with real user monitoring solutions like Grafana Faro.

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Performance tests created with the Grafana k6 browser module use lab data, while field data reflects real user experience. Lab data is useful for detecting and fixing performance issues early, while field data provides an overall picture of how a website performs in the wild. Grafana Faro and k6 browser complement each other by combining proactive monitoring with live health status of the user experience.

Web performance testing with Grafana k6 browser and Grafana Faro

The difference between lab data and field data

How Grafana Faro and k6 browser complement each other