I think NordVPN’s Dark Web Monitor is extremely underrated. It alerts you if your credentials show up in a data breach. Not a feature most people associate with a VPN, but if you’re privacy-conscious, it’s a nice bonus. I tested it and got a warning about an old, compromised email from a past leak, definitely useful for keeping tabs on your personal data.
Surfshark’s Nexus tech is something that isn’t talked about enough. Instead of connecting you to a single VPN server, Nexus links you to a network of servers and dynamically reroutes traffic to optimize speed and stability. This means fewer connection drops, and in theory, it reduces the chance of your streaming session getting interrupted. Tested it on Netflix and didn’t notice any buffering, even on long-distance connections.
Surfshark is very affordable and works really well for a variety of tasks. You can use it to quickly download torrents, stream shows, and even protect yourself while gaming. There are a lot of servers, and you have unlimited connections, so you can secure every device in your home.
Surfshark’s unlimited connections make it a no-brainer if you’ve got multiple devices. I’ve got it running on my PC, phone, Fire Stick, and even my router - no extra cost. Some VPNs slow down when you have too many devices connected at once, but I didn’t notice any drop in speeds even when streaming on 3+ devices simultaneously
Cheap VPNs are hit or miss with streaming because services like Netflix and Hulu actively block VPN IPs. I’ve had to play whack-a-mole with PIA and IPVanish, where some servers worked for a day and then got blacklisted. NordVPN and Surfshark seem to refresh their IPs more frequently
All worthy options. I myself am very fond of Surfshark after using it this past year now. The pricing is fair and affordable. Especially that $1.99 a month for 2 year deal they got going right now.
I love using ProtonVPN even though it doesn’t have RAM servers. There are many locations I can choose to connect to which makes it easy to find bot lobbies while gaming. It also gives a much better performance on remote servers than similar premium VPNs that I have tried.
I decided to get a dedicated IP which lets me bypass annoying CAPTCHAs and consistently gives me the best connection as I don’t share my IP with anyone.
Thank you for this Surfshark coupon, I’ve used it and managed to get a better deal on a two-year plan. I’m also considering to get Surfshark One bundle, as it comes with an antivirus. Does anyone here know if it’s any good?
I’ve tested Surfshark too, and while the unlimited connections are a huge win, I did notice that some of their virtual servers can be hit or miss. If you’re torrenting a lot, make sure to stick to their P2P-optimized ones, or you might get throttled. That said, its price is hard to beat for a full-featured VPN that actually works for streaming and more without constant captchas
NordVPN’s NordLynx protocol is hands down the fastest I’ve tried. I ran speed tests on a 1 Gbps connection from the UK, and with OpenVPN, I barely got 300 Mbps. NordLynx pushed that to around 850 Mbps, even on long-distance servers like New York and Sydney. What really stood out was how stable the connection stayed during heavy torrenting. I downloaded a 20GB Linux ISO as a test, and there were zero drops. Their obfuscated servers also work like a charm if you’re in restrictive regions - I had a friend in Dubai test it, and it bypassed the local filters without a hitch.
If you’re thinking about using a VPN for travel or working remotely, NordVPN’s Meshnet is actually super useful. I set up my home PC as a remote node while I was abroad, and it let me securely access my files without needing third-party cloud storage.
It felt like having my own private network, and the latency was surprisingly low, even from Asia to Europe. Surfshark has a similar feature (Dynamic MultiHop), but it doesn’t let you set up personal nodes the way Nord does. If you care about remote access alongside regular VPN use, Nord wins hands down.
NordVPN’s support is miles ahead of the others, and that matters when you’re troubleshooting connection issues. I once had trouble getting Hulu to work while connected to a US server, and their live chat agent didn’t just send me a copy-paste solution. They actually walked me through changing DNS settings, clearing my cache, and testing different servers until it worked. With Proton, I usually got canned responses unless I push for more detailed help. If you’re not super tech-savvy, Nord’s support alone might make it worth the extra buck or two.
All of the VPNs listed are worthy options. NordVPN, Surfshark and ProtonVPN are my favorites on the list, with NordVPN taking the lead for me as well. It’s probably the most secure out of all of the VPNs listed, just isn’t as cheap compared to the other options.
NordVPN’s the way to go for me because of connection consistency, especially when streaming. I had it running on my Fire Stick and never hit buffering. What really surprised me was the difference NordLynx made. I tested OpenVPN alongside it on the same server, and NordLynx was at least 10 to 20% faster every single time. Also, the Threat Protection feature caught a few shady sites I almost clicked while searching for torrents. It’s not a replacement for antivirus, but it’s a nice extra protection layer.
Honestly, I’d avoid IPVanish and PIA. I tried both when they had promos, and while they worked fine for basic stuff, they felt sluggish compared to Nord and Surfshark. Plus, the fact that they’re US-based kinda bugs me
If you’re planning to stream a lot, NordVPN was the only one that never gave me the dreaded proxy error on Netflix
I’ve been using NordVPN for some time now, and the speed with NordLynx is legit. I didn’t really believe the hype until I tried torrenting a 5GB file, and it finished almost as fast as without a VPN. Also, their obfuscated servers saved me when I was on hotel WiFi that kept blocking other VPNs.
Surfshark would probably be the better option due to its cheaper cost, but really you can’t go wrong with NordVPN and the extra cost there, because they provide so much more support and options, that I think the increased cost is worth it.
I’m about to test it to see just how good its NordLynx protocol is. I’ve used Surfshark in the past, but moved away from it as it didn’t have servers in some countries that I needed. NordVPN has a bigger server network, which is another plus. I will report back with my experience.
I agree, IPVanish is the only VPN out of this list that I would avoid. Surfshark seems like a much better cheap VPN alternative. It uses the same protocol but has many more server locations, relies exclusively on RAM servers, and is based in the Netherlands. Their cost is identical, but one is clearly superior.