Today I updated the version of ExpressVPN in various versions and found the following screenshot showing the ExpressVPN version number in Macbook: 9.0.12 (9), where the Lightway (bate) protocol is already available, which was previously only available in Windows and Android. But I didn’t find Lightway (bate) protocol in the latest version 8.3.8 (13490) for IOS devices. I’ll be running a full test of ExpressVPN today on MacOS/Macbook devices with the officially recommended connection method, the IKEv2 protocol connection method, and the Lightway (bate) protocol connection method. I hope this test will provide a reference for you.
FYI: A reader message today tells us that SurfsharkVPN is now updated in Windows with a new version that adds support for the WireGuard protocol and is stable and fast. I would like to thank @shanna for sharing this.
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Local device and network: Macbook/200M/WiFi;
Speedtest Ping: 8ms; Download: 224Mbps; Upload: 21.1Mbps;
ExpressVPN last 6 test reports: [See More]
Checking out multiple test reports can help you understand more effectively how this VPN works in the long run.
- ExpressVPN Win10 Test in China-20210109 - Nine days have passed since the last test, and this test is considered the first time in 2021 that ExpressVPN has been tested live in mainland China. In 2020 this site's [ExpressVPN Daily Speed Test] has been closely observing and testing it, that although it was a year of many disasters, ExpressVPN provided a very good service for users in mainland China. It has opened the door to the world's free Internet for Internet users in mainland China. Although it is paid, the security, convenience and stability it provides for everyone is not simply something that can be measured in terms of money. I don't want to say something nice for Ex, I just want to tell you the most real test results, objectively and neutrally!
- ExpressVPN Macbook 3 Protocol Test in China - Last time I tested ExpressVPN on Window platform using its latest protocol Lightway - UDP, I tested all the servers and found 9 successful connections in the test. In order to get a more comprehensive understanding of ExpressVPN's connectivity in China, today I will use a Macbook device as the test platform to test its "officially recommended 6 servers + Auto", IKEv2, and the previous one in Windows using Lightway - UDP protocol connection in Windows to create 9 servers to test. Let's see how it performs in the Macbook!
- ExpressVPN Lightway all server test in china - I have been observing ExpressVPN for a long time for testing. Based on the results of previous tests, there are currently two main ways to connect to help users in mainland China to climb the wall. The first is, of course, the "Automatic" protocol option that ExpressVPN officially recommends, and then connect to the officially recommended servers, which are usually 4-6. In addition, the test also found that Windows, Mac and IOS devices can connect to the wall through the IKEv2 protocol, mainly servers in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. You can find out through the [ExpressVPN Daily Test] section...
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- ExpressVPN China New Connection Method - Today I'll be testing ExpressVPN's App Direct connection in Windows 10. I've had a few comments from readers telling me what's going on, but what's different about this test is that I'm going to be testing it on all servers in the US via the Automatic connection protocol option. Although I've been using ExpressVPN for a while and know that it's always been available, I don't think I can get a full understanding of it without testing it...
- ExpressVPN Mac/IOS Test in China-20201124 - Today I'm going to test ExpressVPN on Macbook and iPhone devices on telecom networks in mainland China. ExpressVPN has always been one of my favorite VPNs for wall-climbing in China, and it works well in China for a long time, but we still need to keep an eye on it to get the most realistic results. In this speed test, we mainly use SpeedTest tool. I hope it can provide some reference for readers...
ExpressVPN – MacOS Test in China:
Starting Time: Oct 14, 2020, 1:54 PM
The following is official recommend method; Protocol: Auto
Hong Kong – 4: First success. (Time efficiency: 38s)
Speedtest Ping: 213ms; Download: 14.3Mbps; Upload: 3.33Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 5.7Mbps;
Japan – Yokohama: First success. (Time efficiency: 5s)
Speedtest Ping: 129ms; Download: 6.7Mbps; Upload: 4.15Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 3.9Mbps;
Singapore – Marina Bay: First success. (Time efficiency: 247s)
Speedtest Ping: 71ms; Download: 10.4Mbps; Upload: 4.63Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 4.1Mbps;
USA – Los Angeles – 5: First success. (Time efficiency: 118s)
Speedtest Ping: 71ms; Download: 10.4Mbps; Upload: 4.63Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 4.1Mbps;
The following is unofficial recommend method and random servers; Protocol: IKEv2
USA – Santa Monica: First success. (Time efficiency: 81s)
Speedtest Ping: 205ms; Download: 118Mbps; Upload: 2.58Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 31Mbps;
USA – San Francisco: First success. (Time efficiency: 35s)
Speedtest Ping: 263ms; Download: 11.7Mbps; Upload: 2.59Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 2.7Mbps;
USA – Washington DC: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Dallas: First success. (Time efficiency: 6s)
Speedtest Ping: 191ms; Download: 1.35Mbps; Upload: 2.71Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 4.1Mbps;
USA – Tampa – 1: First success. (Time efficiency: 9s)
Speedtest Ping: 263ms; Download: 14.1Mbps; Upload: 2.97Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 2.1Mbps;
USA – Los Angeles: First success. (Time efficiency: 9s)
Speedtest Ping: 142ms; Download: 63.9Mbps; Upload: 5.44Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 4.9Mbps;
USA – Los Angeles – 1: First success. (Time efficiency: 80s)
Speedtest Ping: 153ms; Download: 35.8Mbps; Upload: 0.63Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 44Mbps;
Canada – Toronto – 2: First success. (Time efficiency: 45s)
Speedtest Ping: 200ms; Download: 11.8Mbps; Upload: 3.38Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 5Mbps;
The following is unofficial recommend method and random servers; Protocol: Lightway
USA – Los Angeles – 5: Failed. (Try once)
USA – San Monica: Failed. (Try once)
USA – New York: Failed. (Try once)
USA – San Francisco: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Chicago: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Miami: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Los Angeles – 1: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Tampa – 1: Failed. (Try once)
Canada – Toronto – 2: Failed. (Try once)
Summary: I tested ExpressVPN’s three connection protocols in MacOS/Macbook today. I also tested the IKEv2 protocol on a few servers and found no problems with it. I was hopeful that the Lightway protocol would appear in the latest update, but I couldn’t connect to any of the servers I tested, so it’s possible that I didn’t find the corresponding server, but at least it means that there are problems with this protocol.
ExpressVPN MacOS Version: 9.0.12 (9)；Protocol: Auto/IKEv2/Lightway
Today’s Test Score: ★ ★ ★ ★
