ExpressVPN Reviews and Expert Opinion

Everyone wants to know how fast ExpressVPN is – so we went to work to answer this question. To get a good representation of the speeds, we used servers from around the world. The app uses a built-in speed tester to show you which servers have the fastest download times. While it offers download speeds and latency for each location, it does take some time to finish. In addition, we found that the result could vary widely from one test to the next.

ExpressVPN was one of the fastest we’ve ever tested which is why they can charge a premium price. After running through several tests during the day, the most accurate results indicated that the speeds weren’t much different than our normal ISP speeds.

Naturally, when we connected to local servers, the speeds were better. With that said, even when we connected overseas, we didn’t lose that much in the way of download speed. In fact, no matter where we tried it from, streaming from Netflix and Hulu was never an issue.

If you end up on a server that is slow, you might want to reconnect to another server. Sometimes a server might become overburdened, but a simple switch to another server easily remedied that issue.

ExpressVPN offers over 1,500 servers located in 94 countries. While this isn’t the most extensive selection of servers around, the service they provide with what they have is exceptional. You don’t need access to 4,000 servers in order to get exactly what you want.



Because ExpressVPN is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, it’s beyond legal jurisdiction of many agencies like the GCHQ and NSA. Their OpenVPN traffic is encrypted with 256-bit AES algorithm and is their default protocol.

They also excel at setting the bar high with authentication. The 4,096-bit ephemeral encryption they provide protects exchanges with maximum secrecy. If you are on the mobile app, there’s no way to alter the default encryption, but you have plenty of options on the computer.

They also don’t monitor your activity or keep logs on what you’re doing, so you can use the service however you wish. From your local computer, you have access to the connection logs, and you can save them to your local files. This is only used for diagnostic purposes. The company doesn’t track times that you’ve connected, what server you’re using, or the data transferred. It also doesn’t log your IP address.

All users receive a static IP address that’s shared, since many people will be on the same IP address, it adds another layer to anonymity.

ExpressVPN does use virtual locations for some of their servers. On their website, they list all the virtual locations for user knowledge. Even though virtual locations have some drawbacks, they aren’t used in the larger countries. In fact, less than 3% of their servers are virtual, one of which is in Turkey since their servers were seized.

We’ve already discussed how well ExpressVPN works with Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming devices, but what about P2P services? Thankfully, it works seamlessly with uTorrent for a great downloading experience.

The purchase of ExpressVPN was simple and took only a few seconds.

The download was straightforward; just a few clicks and they provide you with a code to enter on your devices. Once that’s done, you’re ready to go.

We were able to stream our favorite shows on Netflix and Hulu without any issue. There was never any buffering, and we even did a little binge-watching!

We tested out our IP address in numerous countries without a problem and found the interface easy enough for a beginner to use. If you are worried about getting around China’s firewall, there is a solution to that. First, you must download ExpressVPN prior to your arrival. It can be installed on an Android device or laptop, but not the iPhone.

With this connection, you can still visit your favorite sites and protect your information from authorities. Don’t forget that ExpressVPN also changes your IP address, so nothing is traceable back to you.

We had to test out the support to see if all the hype about this company was indeed real. For the price being asked, we figured the support better be above and beyond anything we’ve ever experienced. Here’s what we found.

ExpressVPN offers 24/7 live chat support and we wanted to put them to the test and see how quickly they answer our questions.

At first, the support seemed helpful and knowledgeable about our questions, until we asked something a little more complicated. That’s when they responded with pricing information which seemed a little strange. We still couldn’t wholeheartedly conclude that we were talking with humans, but overall, we got the help we were looking for.

If you would prefer not to discuss your matters with a human or machine over chat, there are some other options available. They have a contact form and email address provided as well. Unfortunately, you won’t get to talk with a human, because there is no support phone number provided.

The company does offer a 30-day money back guarantee for the service. This is helpful if you plan to go out of the country but still need access to your favorite websites for a short period or if you find that their service just isn’t for you.