
These are really good results that even I was surprised with - 4-5% speed loss is a minuscule percentage. Ping is 13 as opposed to 10 without the VPN. Just ran a speed test (via ), and the results with the VPN on were 96% of my usual download speed, and 95% of my usual upload speed (screenshots below). Using the WireGuard protocol usually yields the best speeds. Speeds have consistently been above par, especially with the “fastest server” option (which in most cases results in Latvia on my end). I always have Surfshark on in the background while browsing, streaming and torrenting.
#Is surfshark reliable android#
Wouldn’t be able to comment on the Android and Linux side of things. The only pro for the Windows app for me is the Whitelister (split-tunneling) which isn’t yet available on Apple devices. Also both the macOS and iOS apps show bubble icons next to servers that indicate how filled up they are, this option isn’t available on Windows you have to manually turn this feature on for Windows and Android. I prefer the macOS app to the Windows one as they recently added the option to use Surfshark via the top status bar as opposed to the bottom dock bar. I use it on my iPhone, Mac and Windows laptop that I have set up with my TV via HDMI (my Smart TV isn’t that smart and doesn’t have an app store to download Surfshark directly onto it). There are loads of Youtubers and other influencers with their own codes but I wouldn’t be able to comment on what it would add up to with them. Got a 2-year deal plus 4 months free with a code from r/vpncoupons which amounted to $2.13 per month. One of the cheaper options out there that make it to the list of best VPNs on most review sites.

Here are the main points (which I didn’t realize there would be so many of until I had finished writing):

I’m halfway through my two-year Surfshark subscription, so I thought I’d share my insights from over the past year.
