- You know what I don't like
about most Surfshark review videos?
They don't always cover in-depth cons alongside the pros.
So today I'll go through all the major benefits
and downsides of the provider
that you absolutely must know before grabbing this VPN.
That said, if you want to grab it afterwards
the discount is already down in the description.
I'm going to start with answering the
is Surfshark good question
with its strongest upside so far
which is privacy and security.
Surfshark was one of the first VPNs
to switch to RAM only servers
which can't keep user data long term
and complement the audited no logs policy nicely.
This VPN also employs the latest encryption algorithm
and has a bunch of other features.
From the security enhancing double VPN
to the no borders and camouflage mode features aimed
at combating online censorship.
Hiding traffic even from the most detailed file inspections.
Another notable pro point is good speeds.
The Surfshark wire guard protocol is a major reason
for this, resulting in stable performance.
Not all providers have switched to a modern protocol yet
so this is a big upside.
My next point in this Surfshark VPN review lies
in a strong global server performance.
Surfshark may not have the biggest server list
but it covers the most countries.
With 100 countries to play with
not only I can access more content globally
but having closer servers is a win for performance.
This transitions right into my next point, streaming access.
Having a lot of countries help Surfshark to stay viable
and capable of getting even the most obscure content.
For instance, Surfshark is one of the few VPNs capable
of accessing Indian Disney+ Hotstar right now.
That's why being able to share one subscription
with family and friends and on as many
as my own devices as possible is a huge benefit.
By the way, if all that sounds like
something you can get behind,
you can grab an exclusive Surfshark coupon code
in the description below.
One more notable upside I need to cover
in this review of Surfshark VPN is that
it has apps for all possible operating systems.
Even on Linux, Surfshark offers an app
with graphical user interface
where most other providers default to using the terminal
which is less comfortable for beginners.
Comparing desktop apps to mobile
obviously there are minor differences in features
and even when it comes to Windows
versus Mac, Surfshark is not uniformly the same
but later about that.
But for now, all you have to know is that
those apps are easy to figure out.
Beginners won't struggle
with understanding how to use Surfshark VPN.
Thanks to every feature
having a short explanation of what it does.
Connecting to my previous point,
having a lot of additional features is yet another benefit.
For example, I don't like seeing ads all around
so I'm glad that Surfshark has a feature that blocks them.
It's also neat to choose which apps
or websites will work with your VPN and whether
or not you want to change your GPS location as well
even if it's on Android devices only.
And finally, Surfshark One, a dedicated antivirus package
is yet another feature most VPNs just can't match.
Anyway, this is it for pros of Surfshark
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Now that we're done with the positives
let's tackle the downsides of Surfshark.
First and foremost, Apple devices.
Due to Apple's policy on third party apps,
VPNs are often missing features on iOS and Mac OS
and Surfshark is no exception.
First of all, it's confusing between two Mac OS apps
with various features available on each
meaning you can't get the complete package
whatever you do.
But also whichever Surfshark download option you choose
you are not getting the bypasser feature.
The iOS app has its own share of missing features
with GPS override being the most notable one
but while the previous downside only affects Apple users
the torrenting issues are universal.
Despite claiming that all
of their servers are P2P optimized,
Surfshark torrenting performance
is inconsistent and erratic.
What's more bizarre is that you can type P2P
in the server search and discover a limited list
of servers that natively support P2P traffic.
In my tests,
these servers performed way better for torrenting
making me wonder why they are hidden in such a weird manner.
Yet another torrenting related downside is the lack
of port forwarding.
This feature boosts torrenting speeds considerably
but most VPNs these days don't offer it at all.
Surfshark included.
Anyway, so these are all the pros
and cons we're dealing with.
In my opinion, quite a lot
of these pros heavily outweigh the cons
and any user looking for a cheap
but reliable and fast VPN should take a shot at Surfshark.
However, if you're planning a lot
of P2P action and primarily use Apple devices
this VPN might be the best choice for you.
Instead, consider checking my videos
about the best VPN for torrenting or Mac OS.
Anyway, thanks for watching.
Hope you enjoy this Surfshark review
and I'll see you later with more VPN content.
(upbeat music)