Today is the first test since October, due to give myself a holiday, all has not been updated test. I’m also keeping an eye on the usage of each VPN, and once a VPN’s connection is overwhelmed, I’ll be sure to test and announce it at the first time, and find a solution as soon as possible. But from the looks of things this October everyone seems to be doing well, and there hasn’t been a massive blocking as usual. It’s not that the current VPNs have gotten more sophisticated from the pooling of parties, but because the firewall didn’t brick up dramatically this time. I wonder if this year’s October will be so quiet, let’s wait and see!
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Barry: I’ve been hoping to convey a message to my readers that the firewall will be around for the foreseeable future; with it, using any VPN or other tool in China is a dynamic process and there’s no one-and-done solution. That’s why I keep updating the [Daily Test] section. The purpose of the test is to tell you the real usage of the changed VPN at the moment, whether it is available or not, and I will tell you so. In order to speed up the testing, I will be running only SpeedTest tests on it as it is only a reference for the speed test.
Local device and network: Macbook/200M/WiFi;
Speedtest Ping: 9ms; Download: 232Mbps; Upload: 26.2Mbps;
Local device and network: Windows10/200M/WiFi;
Local device and network: iPhone/200M/WiFi/4G;
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.
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- ExpressVPN Lightway achieved 95.2% in China! - Since the ExpressVPN update on the 18th, I've received feedback from several readers that Lightway's connection success rate has improved considerably across servers, and I've felt this way a bit myself in my use. Today I would like to test all servers through the Lightway protocol after the major update to ExpressVPN in Mac to see what kind of server connection success rate it is currently in. This time, I will be mapping out all of its servers again in the default order of ExpressVPN servers. Because of the large number of servers, I will publish the server connection test results directly without speed tests and screenshots of successful connections.
- ExpressVPN New Release 3 Device Test in China - Yesterday ExpressVPN made a series of upgrades to its website and app, using the latest generation of VI. The latest versions of the app also appeared, especially the Windows version, which was updated twice yesterday and today. Today's task is to test ExpressVPN's officially recommended method "Auto+6 servers" on Windows, Macbook and IOS. I have also recently launched the [Micro Test] section, so you can check it out, I will keep updating it, and you can leave me any suggestions. If you have any questions in using it, you can read this article "ExpressVPN can't connect solution (zh)", all connection methods, problems and solutions are updated in this article.
- 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...
ExpressVPN – MacOS Test in China:
Starting time: Oct 06, 2020, 10:21 AM
The following servers is official recommend;
Protocol: Auto;
Hong Kong – 4: First success. (Time efficiency: 5s)
Speedtest Ping: 207ms; Download: 14.7Mbps; Upload: 3.6Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 13Mbps;
Japan – Yokohama: First success. (Time efficiency: 4s)
Speedtest Ping: 166ms; Download: 34.1Mbps; Upload: 3.76Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 31Mbps;
Singapore – Marina Bay: First success. (Time efficiency: 4s)
Speedtest Ping: 184ms; Download: 74.6Mbps; Upload: 3.58Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 91Mbps;
USA – Los Angeles – 5: First success. (Time efficiency: 68s)
Speedtest Ping: 152ms; Download: 18.8Mbps; Upload: 3.74Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 8Mbps;
The following servers is random; Protocol: IKEv2
USA – Santa Monica: First success. (Time efficiency: 14s)
Speedtest Ping: 167ms; Download: 165Mbps; Upload: 4.2Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 15Mbps;
USA – New York: First success. (Time efficiency: 77s)
Speedtest Ping: 222ms; Download: 12.4Mbps; Upload: 2.53Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 110Kbps;
USA – San Francisco: First success. (Time efficiency: 41s)
Speedtest Ping: 263ms; Download: 19Mbps; Upload: 2.44Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 2.4Mbps;
Note: This server was disconnected once after a successful connection, but was immediately connected again automatically.
USA – Chicago: First success. (Time efficiency: 75s)
Speedtest Ping: 246ms; Download: 5.83Mbps; Upload: 2.72Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 200Kbps;
USA – Chicago: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Dallas: First success. (Time efficiency: 77s)
Speedtest Ping: 190ms; Download: 4.71Mbps; Upload: 1.66Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 23Kbps;
USA – Miami: First success. (Time efficiency: 140s)
Speedtest Ping: 272ms; Download: 26.5Mbps; Upload: 2.37Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 3.5Mbps;
USA – Los Angeles – 1: First success. (Time efficiency: 9s)
Speedtest Ping: 176ms; Download: 17.6Mbps; Upload: 4.06Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 37Mbps;
USA – Los Angeles: First success. (Time efficiency: 10s)
Speedtest Ping: 165ms; Download: 48.9Mbps; Upload: 3.28Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 5.8Mbps;
Canada – Toronto – 2: First success. (Time efficiency: 10s)
Speedtest Ping: 231ms; Download: 14.6Mbps; Upload: 3.14Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 640Kbps;
Canada – Toronto: First success. (Time efficiency: 12s)
Speedtest Ping: 225ms; Download: 31.6Mbps; Upload: 2.98Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 60Kbps;
Note: This server was disconnected once after a successful connection, but was immediately connected again automatically.
Canada – Vancouver: Failed. (Try once)
Canada – Montreal: Failed. (Try once)
UK – Wembley: Failed. (Try once)
UK – East London: First success. (Time efficiency: 8s)
Speedtest Ping: 225ms; Download: 6.31Mbps; Upload: 2.41Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 960Kbps;
UK – London: First success. (Time efficiency: 6s)
Speedtest Ping: 229ms; Download: 2.89Mbps; Upload: 2.64Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 2.3Mbps;
UK – Docklands: First success. (Time efficiency: 14s)
Speedtest Ping: 260ms; Download: 7.31Mbps; Upload: 3.16Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 1.9Mbps;
MacOS Summary: I tested ExpressVPN on my MacBook today, and so far both the recommended method and the IKEv2 protocol have performed very well. The above test can be used as a reference for you to choose a connection server for your Macbook.
ExpressVPN Version: 7.11.4 (4)；Protocol: Auto/IKEv2
Today’s test score: ★ ★ ★ ★
ExpressVPN – Win10 Test in China:
Starting time: Oct 06, 2020, 2:35 PM
The following servers is from official recommend;
Protocol: Auto
Hong Kong – 4: First success. (Time efficiency: 182s)
Speedtest Ping: 203ms; Download: 19.91Mbps; Upload: 1.35Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 13Mbps;
Japan – Yokohama: First success. (Time efficiency: 7s)
Speedtest Ping: 168ms; Download: 12.12Mbps; Upload: 1.31Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 8.9Mbps;
Singapore – Marina Bay: First success. (Time efficiency: 105s)
Speedtest Ping: 188ms; Download: 27.39Mbps; Upload: 1.48Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 24Mbps;
USA – Los Angeles – 5: First success. (Time efficiency: 225s)
Speedtest Ping: 153ms; Download: 10.10Mbps; Upload: 1.14Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 10Mbps;
The following servers is random; Protocol: IKEv2
USA – Santa Monica: First success. (Time efficiency: 4s)
Speedtest Ping: 170ms; Download: 16.44Mbps; Upload: 1.18Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 4.7Mbps;
USA – New York: First success. (Time efficiency: 28s)
Speedtest Ping: 241ms; Download: 6.05Mbps; Upload: 1.28Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 3.7Mbps;
USA – San Francisco: First success. (Time efficiency: 13s)
Speedtest Ping: 267ms; Download: 11.47Mbps; Upload: 1.13Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 64Kbps;
USA – Miami: First success. (Time efficiency: 15s)
Speedtest Ping: 277ms; Download: 7.86Mbps; Upload: 0.94Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 260Kbps;
USA – Los Angeles – 2: First success. (Time efficiency: 10s)
Speedtest Ping: 141ms; Download: 4.51Mbps; Upload: 1.23Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 470Kbps;
USA – Tampa – 1: First success. (Time efficiency: 22s)
Speedtest Ping: 282ms; Download: 6.94Mbps; Upload: 0.87Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 3.4Mbps;
USA – Los Angeles – 1: First success. (Time efficiency: 13s)
Speedtest Ping: 210ms; Download: 21.13Mbps; Upload: 1.03Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 15Mbps;
USA – Hollywood: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Salt Lake City: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Los Angeles – 1: First success. (Time efficiency: 30s)
Speedtest Ping: 156ms; Download: 10.23Mbps; Upload: 1.01Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 2.8Mbps;
Canada – Toronto – 2: First success. (Time efficiency: 6s)
Speedtest Ping: 235ms; Download: 12.27Mbps; Upload: 0.64Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 1.2Mbps;
The following server is random; Protocol: Lightway – UDP (bate)
USA – Santa Monica: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Chicago: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Los Angeles – 3: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Atlanta: Failed. (Try once)
Canada – Toronto – 2: Failed. (Try once)
Hong Kong – 3: Failed. (Try once)
Taiwan – 3: Failed. (Try once)
The following servers were successfully tested for connection on September 29th.
USA – San Francesico: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Los Angeles: Failed. (Try once)
Canada – Montreal: Failed. (Try once)
Australia – Brisbane: Failed. (Try once)
UK – London: Failed. (Try once)
UK – Docklands: Failed. (Try once)
Win10 Summary: From today’s test results, the official recommended method is still available, but the time efficiency in Windows 10 is longer than in Macbook. This may be due to the instability of the protocol itself or because of the October blockade of the wall, I do not know, but certainly the protocol is not friendly to the wall in mainland China, I hope that the Ex official can Optimize it further.
ExpressVPN Version: 9.0.5(16)；Protocol: Auto/IKEv2/Lightway
Today’s test score: ★ ★ ★ ★
ExpressVPN – IOS Test in China：
Starting Time: Oct 06, 2020, 4:25 PM
Since I don’t have a lot of time, the following test on IOS/iPhone is mainly to test the server’s connection success rate, not the speed.
The following test from official recommend method; Protocol: Auto
Hong Kong – 4: First success. (Time efficiency: 5s)
Japan – Yokohama: First success. (Time efficiency: 67s)
Singapore – Marina Bay: First success. (Time efficiency: 16s)
USA – Los Angeles – 5: First success. (Time efficiency: 65s)
The following server is random; Protocol: IKEv2
USA – Santa Monica: First success. (Time efficiency: 23s)
USA – New York: First success. (Time efficiency: 9s)
USA – San Francisco: First success. (Time efficiency: 28s)
USA – Chicago: First success. (Time efficiency: 5s)
USA – Washington DC: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Dallas: First success. (Time efficiency: 4s)
USA – Miami: First success. (Time efficiency: 20s)
USA – Los Angeles – 3: Failed. (Try once)
USA – New Jersey – 1: First success. (Time efficiency: 22s)
USA – Los Angeles – 2: First success. (Time efficiency: 8s)
USA – New Jersey – 3: First success. (Time efficiency: 25s)
USA – Seattle: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Miami – 2: First success. (Time efficiency: 4s)
USA – Denver: First success. (Time efficiency: 5s)
USA – Salt Lake City: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Tampa – 1: First success. (Time efficiency: 7s)
USA – Los Angeles – 1: First success. (Time efficiency: 4s)
USA – New York – 2: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Hollywood: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Dallas – 2: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Los Angeles: First success. (Time efficiency: 24s)
USA – Atlanta: First success. (Time efficiency: 69s)
IOS Summary: Today, I tested ExpressVPN on my iPhone for connectivity over the wall in mainland China. The difference between this test and the previous basic IOS test is that this test was conducted with a WiFi connection, while the previous test was conducted with a mobile 4G network. But from the results, there is not much difference between the two connection methods.
ExpressVPN Version: 8.3.5(13231)；Protocol: Auto/IKEv2
Today’s test score: ★ ★ ★ ★
