Paper applications Vs Online - which is faster?

Received my passport today DHL Overseas on line Digital Application. Durham Office Application Submitted 9:04 am 5th May Application received 9:04 am 5th May Old Passport signed for Durham 10:36 am 6th May Old Passport received 7:26 am 1st June Approved 5:36 pm 8th June Printed 4:48 am 10th June Delivered 2:45 pm 15th June (DHL) photo taken by myself (Selfie) with IPhone, was a little concerned this may have failed checks but passed through i was just as concerned as most on this forum but found great support from those that contributed. absolutely delighted it arrived today and also feel for all those going through the trauma of still waiting to receive theirs, keep phoning and asking for progress and if that that fails turn up at the PO for assistance if your living in the UK, i did not have the option to fast track or turn up in person as I’m living in Europe so had to rely on the system, but fair play to HMPO 5.5 weeks from start to finish good luck everyone who needs theirs urgently for visiting sick relatives, Happy Holidays and Business trips Top Tip from another @Caz 86 anyone receiving their passports via DHL do download the DHL express App and enter you address otherwise you may not get delivery dates and time. special thanks to @SingaporeDon who’s advice was just brilliant. packing my suitcase now….