ExpressVPN Win10/MacOS/iOS Test in China

China VPN test on Nov 1, 2021. The latest version of EpressVPN will be tested today in Windows 10, Macbook, and iPhone for the officially recommended connection to mainland China. The ExpressVPN version in each device has been checked prior to the test and confirmed to be the latest version. It has been about 2 weeks since the last test, and I have been using ExpressVPN in all three devices during that time, and it has not been impossible to connect or difficult to connect, but since the servers I connect to are relatively fixed when I use it, I cannot get a more comprehensive picture of its operation, so it is necessary to test it regularly.

The daily speed test will help you understand three things.
1. the success rate of the VPN’s server connection in the device under test.
2. the server connection time of the VPN in the tested device.
3. the speed of the VPN after a successful connection to the server in the device under test.

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Checking out multiple test reports can help you understand more effectively how this VPN works in the long run.

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Starting Time: Nov 1, 2021, 12:54 PM
Local device and Network: China Telecom 300M / Windows10 / Macbook / iPhone;
Protocol: Automatic;
Official Deals: New User Free 3 Months
Test’s Servers: Official recommend six servers；

Windows + Auto Protocol Test in China: Version 10.10.0 (13)

Win10: USA – Los Angeles – 5: Success; (Time Efficiency: 5s) 
Speedtest Ping: 202ms. Download: 23.91Mbps. Upload: 33.15Mbps;
YouTube Connection Speed: 1151Kbps;

Win10: France – Alsace: Success; (Time Efficiency: 4s) 
Speedtest Ping: 220ms. Download: 165.54Mbps. Upload: 35.16Mbps;
YouTube Connection Speed: 27951Kbps;

Win10: Japan – Yokohama: Success; (Time Efficiency: 3s) 
Speedtest Ping: 141ms. Download: 161.8Mbps. Upload: 35.35Mbps;
YouTube Connection Speed: 37276Kbps;

Win10: Singapore – Marina Bay: Success; (Time Efficiency: 3s) 
Speedtest Ping: 207ms. Download: 123.18Mbps. Upload: 34.52Mbps;
YouTube Connection Speed: 13487Kbps;

Win10: UK – Wembley: Success; (Time Efficiency: 3s) 
Speedtest Ping: 258ms. Download: 161.27Mbps. Upload: 33Mbps;
YouTube Connection Speed: 26102Kbps;

Win10: USA – Santa Monica: Success; (Time Efficiency: 8s) 
Speedtest Ping: 151ms. Download: 154.76Mbps. Upload: 14.72Mbps;
YouTube Connection Speed: 26399Kbps;

Win10: USA – New York: Success; (Time Efficiency: 9s) 
Speedtest Ping: 211ms. Download: 147.61Mbps. Upload: 36.63Mbps;
YouTube Connection Speed: 9012Kbps;

Windows Ratings: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Official Deals: New User Free 3 Months

iPhone + Auto Protocol Test in China: Version 11.18.0 (37042)

iPhone: USA – Santa Monica: Success; (Time Efficiency: 2s) 
Speedtest Ping: 171ms. Download: 68.3Mbps. Upload: 21.1Mbps;
Speedtest Videos: 720p;
YouTube Connection Speed: 3200Kbps;

iPhone: USA – Los Angeles – 5: Success; (Time Efficiency: 2s) 
Speedtest Ping: 177ms. Download: 80.5Mbps. Upload: 25.7Mbps;
Speedtest Videos: 2160p;
YouTube Connection Speed: 7248Kbps;

iPhone: UK – Wembley: Success; (Time Efficiency: 2s) 
Speedtest Ping: 255ms. Download: 102Mbps. Upload: 31.5Mbps;
Speedtest Videos: 1080p;
YouTube Connection Speed: 3168Kbps;

iPhone: Japan – Yokohama: Success; (Time Efficiency: 2s) 
Speedtest Ping: 139ms. Download: 78.4Mbps. Upload: 10.4Mbps;
Speedtest Videos: 2160p;
YouTube Connection Speed: 5664Kbps;

iPhone: France – Alsace: Failed; (Try two times) 
iPhone: Singapore – Marina Bay: Success; (Time Efficiency: 2s) 
Speedtest Ping: 210ms. Download: 128Mbps. Upload: 24Mbps;
Speedtest Videos: 360p;
YouTube Connection Speed: 6202Kbps;

iPhone: USA – New York: Success; (Time Efficiency: 2s) 
Speedtest Ping: 223ms. Download: 66.8Mbps. Upload: 14.5Mbps;
Speedtest Videos: 360p;
YouTube Connection Speed: 6202Kbps;

iPhone Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★
Official Deals: New User Free 3 Months

Macbook + Auto Protocol Test in China: Version 10.7.0 (13)

Macbook: UK – Wembley: Success; (Time Efficiency: 2s) 
Speedtest Ping: 232ms. Download: 236Mbps. Upload: 30.8Mbps;
YouTube Connection Speed: 10644Kbps;

Macbook: USA – Los Angeles – 5: Success; (Time Efficiency: 10s) 
Speedtest Ping: 177ms. Download: 200Mbps. Upload: 34.9Mbps;
YouTube Connection Speed: 24421Kbps;

Macbook: France – Alsace: Success; (Time Efficiency: 22s) 
Speedtest Ping: 208ms. Download: 229Mbps. Upload: 26.8Mbps;
YouTube Connection Speed: 20104Kbps;

Macbook: Singapore – Marina Bay: Success; (Time Efficiency: 6s) 
Speedtest Ping: 208ms. Download: 229Mbps. Upload: 26.8Mbps;
YouTube Connection Speed: 31824Kbps;

Macbook: USA – Santa Monica: Success; (Time Efficiency: 4s) 
Speedtest Ping: 145ms. Download: 186Mbps. Upload: 22Mbps;
YouTube Connection Speed: 31324Kbps;

Macbook: Japan – Yokohama: Success; (Time Efficiency: 4s) 
Speedtest Ping: 154ms. Download: 28.7Mbps. Upload: 27.5Mbps;
YouTube Connection Speed: 196Kbps;

Macbook: USA – New York: Success; (Time Efficiency: 3s) 
Speedtest Ping: 236ms. Download: 226Mbps. Upload: 19.2Mbps;
YouTube Connection Speed: 20383Kbps;

Macbook Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Official Deals: New User Free 3 Months

Summary: Today, we tested the connection to the officially recommended servers in Windows 10, iPhone and Macbook for mainland China. The whole test process is still very smooth, but the French server was not successfully connected in the iPhone test. In addition, the USA-New York server is not officially recommended, but because I often use it, I added it to the test; by adding this server I also want to convey a message to the readers that there are not only 6 officially recommended servers that can be connected through the Automatic protocol option.

Another thing is about Android devices, I can’t test it because I don’t have an Android phone in my hand. But from the feedback I received from readers, Android devices are currently running similarly to other devices in China using ExpressVPN, with no difficulty or inability to connect.

Today‘s  Windows10 Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (4.5分)
Today‘s  iPhone Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ (4分)
Today‘s  Macbook Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (4.5分)