Hi, it's John from VPNpro, and today I'll be looking at ExpressVPN, also known as
one-of, if not the best VPN in the market. Spoiler alert - it's still great in
2020. In today's video, I'll go through the highlights of my full ExpressVPN
review, which you can find at vpnpro.com. If you want to get into actual ins and
outs of this VPN service, make sure to click the link in the description. So,
with that out of the way, let's delve straight into ExpressVPN's strengths and
weaknesses. Here's a quick overview: ExpressVPN is one of our favorite
providers for many reasons - it's incredibly secure yet easy to use, it
doesn't tax your internet connection that much, and it's awesome for
unblocking streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. Oh, and did I
mention that it's great for torrenting? Now, before you get the impression that
ExpressVPN is the VPN to end all VPNs, it's not - for a couple of reasons. First
off, this is by no means a budget VPN and they don't slash the price that much
even for the long-term subscriptions. Secondly, ExpressVPN doesn't offer as
much tinkering options for power users as do its closest competitors. With that
said, let's take a closer look at this VPN service.
So, when choosing a VPN, there are many points to consider but I always start
with the provider's privacy and security credentials. And here, ExpressVPN does not
disappoint. The company behind the provider is registered in the British
Virgin Islands. This puts it outside the scope of any international surveillance
alliances and allows ExpressVPN to maintain a strict no-logs policy. This
means that ExpressVPN does not collect any data that could be used to identify
you while you use the service. When it comes to security, ExpressVPN is one of
the most secure VPN services on the market. It has a very rich set of cyber
security features. These include military-grade encryption,
a variety of secure tunneling protocols, and network kill switch, and leak
protection, as well as a TrustedServer technology that automatically destroys
all data on the ExpressVPN servers with each reboot. Does such a solid
security feature package have an effect on connection speeds? It certainly does
but not as much as you'd expect. In fact, ExpressVPN offers some of the best speeds
on the market. I ran speed tests with servers on 4 different continents and
got consistently above-average download speeds across the board, even on servers
that are on opposite sides of the globe. And speed is key, especially if your main
needs for a VPN includes torrenting or unblocking streaming platforms. Speaking
of streaming, ExpressVPN easily unblocks the Disney+ and the Netflix US
library regardless of where you are located. There are plenty of servers to
choose from in the US and other premium streaming locations like Japan or the
Netherlands. I tried several locations, and they all worked without fail. Also,
the focus on performance means your streams will look almost as good as
using a regular connection. As for torrenting, peer-to-peer downloads
are supported on all ExpressVPN servers and, as I've already mentioned, the speeds
are great as well. With the essentials cover, this brings us to ExpressVPN's
only downside. Namely, the pricing.
So, as you can see, ExpressVPN is quite an expensive deal. What's more, there's no
free version, multi-year subscription, and no free trial for the desktop apps. With
that said, ExpressVPN does offer an unconditional 30-day money-back
guarantee and you can use the service on 5 devices simultaneously.
Yes, ExpressVPN is certainly on the expensive side, but the price is
justified. If you use a VPN as often as I do, you'll appreciate the benefits that
an additional couple of dollars a month will get you. In today's busy market, it's
very hard to find a truly secure and transparent VPN service. In terms of
quality, there's no question that ExpressVPN is at the top. Its security
and privacy are as great as its performance.
Moreover, ExpressVPN is great for torrenting and is one of the best when
it comes to unblocking streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+.
Power users may want more advanced options to tinker with, but for most, the
high price will probably be the main issue. And that concludes our video
review. If you're looking for a more in-depth look at ExpressVPN and all of
its features, make sure to click the full review link below. Also, don't forget to
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Thanks for watching!