Key factors
- Routing: fewer middle hops usually mean lower latency.
- Protocol: modern implementations reduce encryption overhead.
- Load: evening peaks reduce throughput on popular exits.
- Geography: proximity helps, but route stability matters more.
Testing in practice
Look beyond raw download speed: watch jitter, latency to your real services, and reproducibility at different times of day.
What VpnEasy does
Predictable performance servers, ISP‑aware routing, and a simple speed‑check routine. The focus is privacy and connection stability.