We put these VPNs to the test to find out which is the best!
These VPNs have some of the most amazing speeds. In our tests, we discovered that both have high download rates, and fantastic upload rates as well as low latency. We went on to carry out live torrent tests and found that NordVPN is significantly quicker as compared to TorGuard.
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| Download speed reduction | 10% (UK) | 34% (UK) |
| Upload speed reduction | 14% (FRA) | 58% (FRA) |
| Ping time to google.com | 2ms | 52.77ms |
| Average time to connect (sec.) | 9ms | 4.5ms |
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Speed determines how fast content uploads, so if you're torrenting or streaming, you want the speed to be somewhat identical to your regular internet speed. Since a VPN encrypts your data, it usually takes a bit longer to send your data back and forth, which can slow down your connection. However, if your ISP deliberately slows down your connection (also known as throttling) a VPN might increase your internet speed. Testing a VPN is somewhat pointless because new servers pop up and affect speed. Your speed can also differ according to your location, so your speed test might not match ours. Having said that, we tested the speed in numerous locations to provide you with the average.
The number of servers is another crucial factor to consider before choosing any VPN. Remember that the more the servers, the faster the speeds. Now, when it comes to NordVPN and TorGuard, you have a rich variety of servers to pick from.
Although TorGuard has more servers as compared to Nord, both will allow you to access geo-restricted from any corner of the world. What’s more, you won’t have to be burdened by the fact that the country/server you want is either slow or full of interruptions.
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| Server Locations | 60 | 3000 |
| Server Countries | 60 | 50+ |
| IP Addresses | 5,201+ | 3000 |
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The ratio of servers to countries is an important factor to look at when choosing a VPN. Only paying attention to location or number of servers can get you in trouble. More servers generally means faster speeds, but if VPN X has a few more servers than VPN Y but twice as many users, VPN X will typically have slower speeds. Ideally, you want a VPN that has a lot of servers in every location. This way you won’t have to worry that server/country that you want will be overburdened and running slow.
It’s hard to separate which is the better VPN here as both share almost the same features. Each comes with a fast, live chat option that listens and responds to all your questions throughout the day. On top of that, you’ll also enjoy comprehensive tutorials; ticket/emailing system, and a detailed FAQ section.
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| Email Response Time | 3 | 7 |
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We personally test the customer support team of every VPN we review. This means asking technical question through the live chat feature (where applicable) and measuring the response time for email questions. Whether you need to connect to a specific server, change your security protocol, or configure a VPN on your router, finding a VPN with quality customer support should be important to you.
You shouldn’t come across any trouble while using or installing NordVPN. As the service operates from Panama, a country that is not part of the five, nine, and fourteen-eyes-alliance, it does not monitor or disclose your online activities. It even provides you with all the major protocols, such as PPTP, OpenVPN, L2TP, IPsec/IKEv2.
Most importantly, Nord is quite easy to use as it assigns you the best server based on where you are. Furthermore, it has a better appearance with modern and flashy UI plus a cool map. Lastly, you won’t have to pay additional charges whether you decide to use it in your Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android device.
This VPN is not the most user-friendly service, but that does not mean it’s the hardest to use. It’s a more traditional VPN with a unique interface that allows you to mask your IP address efficiently. It’s arguably the most secure VPN we have around with its high encryption rate and cipher customization, and stealth proxy integrations.
The TorGuard VPN also has more customizable settings for all power users. You can change everything depending on your browsing needs. For instance, if you’re streaming or torrenting, you can boost its quality by decreasing its cipher strength. Likewise, you can customize its security features for a safer browsing experience. Lastly, it works well on all operating systems.
