diff --git a/tests/frontend/specs/helper.js b/tests/frontend/specs/helper.js
index ad8fce389..94a0236fe 100644
--- a/tests/frontend/specs/helper.js
+++ b/tests/frontend/specs/helper.js
@@ -151,8 +151,8 @@ describe("the test helper", function(){
       }, 2000, 100).fail(function(){
         // One at the beginning, and 19-20 more depending on whether it's the timeout or the final
         // poll that wins at 2000ms.
-        expect(checks).to.be.greaterThan(18);
-        expect(checks).to.be.lessThan(22);
+        expect(checks).to.be.greaterThan(17);
+        expect(checks).to.be.lessThan(24);
         done();
       });
     });