Testing PureVPN Usability on Windows in China Reports – Jan 10 2025

Today, we will test PureVPN‘s performance on a Windows computer in mainland China. Before starting, we verified that the PureVPN app is updated to the latest version. This test focuses on evaluating PureVPN’s functionality in mainland China and does not reflect its performance in other regions.

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Local testing devices and network

• ISP: China Telecom
• ISP Speed: 500Mbps
• Device: Windows
• Test Time: Jan 10, 2025 (UTC+8)
• VPN Test Version: 14.4.0.2
• Protocol: Automatic
• Official Promotion: New users $2.14/month

Singapore: Connection failed; (Error Code 5012)

Hong Kong: Connection successful; (Once, it takes about 5 seconds, Protocol IKEv2)

• SpeedTest: Download: 4.81 Mbps; Upload: 2.63 Mbps; Ping: 404 ms;
• YouTube experience: Smooth playback without buffering.

Seattle US: Connection successful; (Protocol UDP)

• SpeedTest: Download: 1.87 Mbps, Upload: 49.27 Mbps, Ping: 171 ms.
• Netflix Fast: Download: 5.6 Mbps, Upload: 38 Mbps.
• YouTube experience: Smooth playback without buffering.

Salt Lake City US: Connection failed; (Error Code 5012)

San Francisco US: Connection failed; (Error Code 5012)

Los Angeles US: Connection failed; (Error Code 5012)

Chicago US: Connection failed; (Error Code 5012)

Miami US: Connection failed; (Error Code 5012)

London GB: Connection successful; (Protocol UDP)

• SpeedTest: Download: 25.15 Mbps, Upload: 50.58 Mbps, Ping: 167 ms.
• Netflix Fast: Download: 130 Mbps.
• BBC iPlayer: Yes
• YouTube experience: Smooth playback without buffering.

Manchester GB: Connection successful; (Protocol UDP)

• SpeedTest: Download: 22.05 Mbps, Upload: 51.53 Mbps, Ping: 192 ms.
• Netflix Fast: Download: 9.3 Mbps.
• BBC iPlayer: Yes
• YouTube experience: Smooth playback without buffering.

Sydney AU: Connection failed; (Error Code 5012)

Perth AU: Connection failed; (Error Code 5012)

Frankfurt DE: Connection successful; (Protocol UDP)

• SpeedTest: Download: 119.92 Mbps, Upload: 37.92 Mbps, Ping: 176 ms.
• Netflix Fast: Download: 30 Mbps.
• YouTube experience: Smooth playback without buffering.

Toronto CA: Connection failed; (Error Code 5012)

Amsterdam NL: Connection successful; (Protocol UDP)

• SpeedTest: Download: 216.14 Mbps, Upload: 49.36 Mbps, Ping: 172 ms.
• Netflix Fast: Download: 51 Mbps.
• YouTube experience: Smooth playback without buffering.

Summary: Based on the test results, PureVPN currently performs reasonably well on Windows systems in mainland China. The servers tested account for roughly 15% of those listed in the PureVPN app. I believe many other servers might work in China, though there will undoubtedly be some that fail to connect.

However, the Windows version of PureVPN has significantly more ads compared to the Mac version, such as prompts like “Explore PureVPN for Teams,” “Reclaim Your Data,” and “Secure Your Passwords.” These ads are forcibly displayed on the interface, and users have no option to disable them, which is quite frustrating. PureVPN should prioritize user experience by removing these ads or at least providing an option to turn them off.