Detailed Review and Tests VPN
Consistent Performance and Security:
9.2
Total Score
StrongVPN offers reliable performance and solid security, making it a great choice for PlayStation 5 users. With servers optimized for gaming, it ensures low latency and consistent speeds. It supports a variety of protocols and provides strong encryption, ensuring both performance and privacy.
Pros:
- There is a 30-day money back guarantee;
- End-to-end encryption that helps to better protect the customer's personal data.
- There are no logs with logs. The service does not collect or log traffic.
- Large number of devices for one license (12).
- There is Kill Switch emergency vpn shutdown feature when there are internet problems.
- There is IPV6 leak protection.
- There is a smart DNS proxy (StrongDNS), to bypass blocking and work with streaming services.:
Cons:
- The Vpn is registered in the United States, a country that is a member of the 12 Eyes. This means your data may be at risk and shared with surveillance organizations.
- Doesn't work in sanctioned countries Russia or China.
- Different protocols are available on different devices. WireGuard is only available for macOS above 10.15.4.
- Accepts payment by card only.
General specification:
Servers:
950+
Countries:
26
1 month:
$10
1 year:
$60
2 years:
$100
Connected devices:
12
Free plan:
No
SUMMARY TABLE:
| Function | Commentary | Rating (on a 5-point scale) |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Strict design with map and buttons. Everything is within the standards. | 5 |
| Easy to use | Minimal configuration. Shortcut to launch vpn literally in three clicks. | 5 |
| Quality | Excellent speed, minimal correction depending on the user's position. Ping below 100, great for gaming. | 5 |
| Security and privacy | There is an emergency disconnect function. There is strong encryption. Everything like a standard vpn and even more with a smart DNS proxy Considering that this is one of the oldest vpn - they have been around since 2005. I take a star off for the US headquarters location. If the special services want your data, they will get it. | 4 |
| privacy | Given that the company's head office is in Ukraine and there is a war in the country, security is the weakest point. There is no guarantee that if you pay for a year, the company will continue to exist and the data will not be hacked by the warring party. | 2 |
| Support | There are over 20 simultaneous chat rooms for support. There are FAQ and the ability to write from the home page for quick problem solving. | 5 |
| Price | Price/quality ratio, but only if you do not live in sanctioned countries. Therefore, 1 star off. | 4 |
Security and anonymity:
Logging:
No logs policy
Jurisdiction:
USA
Encryption:
AES-256
Data Leaks:
No known leaks
IP addresses:
Dynamic IPs
Protocols:
OpenVPN, L2TP/IPsec, SSTP
FEATURES:
Support:
24/7 support via email and live chat
Compatibility:
PlayStation 5 (via router), Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Money Back Guarantee:
30 days
Video review StrongVPN
Video review StrongVPN
Speed StrongVPN
Screenshot of speed measurement
Test result (average):
- Download Speed: 29.11 Mbps.
- Connection speed: 0.81 Mbps.
- Ping: 10 ms
Applications for mobile devices:
Applications for PC and laptops:
Budget-Friendly and Flexible Use:
9.0
Total Score
Windscribe provides an affordable VPN option with a flexible range of features. It offers a free plan with generous data limits and paid plans with additional features. Its strong security measures and a decent server network ensure a good gaming experience on the PlayStation 5.
Pros:
- There is a Kill Switch (emergency shutdown)
- Paid and free subscriptions allowed you to watch HD quality video on streaming services including Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Max, Peacock, BBC iPlayer, ESPN+, Channel 4 and ITVX.
- Doesn't keep logs.
- All Windscribe servers are physical. This means that they are actually located in the city you are connecting to.
- You can buy a static IP.
- 256-bit AES encryption. Encryption is automatically enabled for public networks.
- There's separate tunneling
- There is Time Warp. You can change the time on your home PC via vpn to prevent programs from tracking vpn usage.
- There is a dual VPN and a secure hotspot.
- There is IP and DNS protection that prevents leaks.
- There is Location Warp for additional privacy.
Cons:
- The shortest money back guarantee is 3 days. Usually modern companies offer 30 days.
- There is only one IKEv2 protocol on the free plan.
- There is an interruption of work on the free tariff in sanctioned countries, such as Russia.
- Significantly slows down p2p (torrents).
General specification:
Servers:
500+
Countries:
60
1 month:
$9
1 year:
$49
2 years:
$99
Connected devices:
Unlimited
Free plan:
Yes, with limited data
SUMMARY TABLE:
| Function | Commentary | Rating (on a 5-point scale) |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Not a flashy design that highlights all the right elements. The design is not distracting. | 5 |
| Easy to use | Even an inexperienced user will understand how to work with this vpn. The service is easy to customize, and in some cases, you can not even customize it. This way you will have a vpn in a couple of clicks. | 5 |
| Quality | There are speed fluctuations depending on the protocol. However, the speed performance is much better than the competitors, even in difficult regions: Oceania, Asia). Due to the large number of additional features, the service deserves a high final score. | 4 |
| Security and privacy | The service provides regular reports on its transparency. It does not keep logs and uses encryption. The main problem, the service has not been independently audited. Therefore, the score is lowered. | 4 |
| Support | Failed to bypass the bot to get answers to questions from a human. No one responded to an email to technical support either. | 2 |
| Price | Cne is not optimal due to lack of normal technical support and significant slowdown of torrent files downloading. | 4 |
Security and anonymity:
Logging:
Minimal logs policy
Jurisdiction:
Canada
Encryption:
AES-256
Data Leaks:
No significant leaks
IP addresses:
Dynamic IPs
Protocols:
OpenVPN, IKEv2, WireGuard
FEATURES:
Support:
Email support, extensive online resources
Compatibility:
PlayStation 5 (via router), Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Money Back Guarantee:
30 days
Video review Windscribe
Video review Windscribe
Speed Windscribe
Screenshot of speed measurement
Test result (average):
- Download Speed: 119.16 Mbps.
- Connection speed: 17.74 Mbps.
- Ping: 18 ms
Applications for mobile devices:
Applications for PC and laptops:
Comprehensive Features and Global Coverage:
8.6
Total Score
PureVPN offers a wide range of features, including dedicated servers for gaming and streaming. It boasts a vast server network and strong security protocols, making it an excellent choice for PlayStation 5 users. Its global coverage ensures minimal latency and stable
Pros:
- There's a 31-day money-back guarantee (a day more than the competitors' standard warranty);
- The 6500+ servers are enough for the average user to work correctly.
- Vpn does not keep user logs.
- 10 devices per license. This is one of the best device/license ratios.
- There is an emergency internet shutdown feature called Kill Switch;
- There is support for p2p torrents;
- Stable support for streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, Amazon Prime Video.
Cons:
- Limited p2p support - download speeds are too slow to work comfortably.
- Service does not work with DAZN (streaming platform)
General specification:
Servers:
6,500+
Countries:
78
1 month:
$11.95
1 year:
$69.95
2 years:
$99.95
Connected devices:
10
Free plan:
No
SUMMARY TABLE:
| Function | Commentary | Rating (on a 5-point scale) |
|---|---|---|
| Design | A modest design, on which the control elements are clearly visible. | 5 |
| Easy to use | Standard set of functions. The only thing I would like to be able to expand the screen of work with vpn. Since there is no such thing, I'm lowering the rating. | 4 |
| Quality | Kudos for the extensive pool of add-ons to solve user problems on different devices: Mac, Linux, iPhone, Huawei, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Android, my router. They even added smart server selection. | 5 |
| Security and privacy | The service has passed the international safety certification ISO 27001. Since it is quite difficult to obtain the certificate, I am upgrading the rating. | 5 |
| Support | Round-the-clock support, there is a chat room and knowledge base to help users. Everything is divided into sections. There are guides depending on your device. | 5 |
| Price | Cheaper than the well-known tops while being comparable in functionality. | 5 |
Security and anonymity:
Logging:
No logs policy
Jurisdiction:
Hong Kong
Encryption:
AES-256
Data Leaks:
No known leaks
IP addresses:
Dynamic IPs
Protocols:
OpenVPN, IKEv2, L2TP/IPsec, WireGuard
FEATURES:
Support:
24/7 support via live chat and email
Compatibility:
PlayStation 5 (via router), Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Money Back Guarantee:
31 days
Video review Purevpn
Video review Purevpn
Speed Purevpn
Screenshot of speed measurement
Test result (average):
- Download Speed: 309.93 Mbps.
- Connection speed: 329.92 Mbps.
- Ping: 77 ms
Applications for mobile devices:
Applications for PC and laptops:
Privacy and Open-Source Transparency:
8.5
Total Score
Gnuvpn is a privacy-centric VPN service with a strong focus on open-source principles and transparency. It offers good performance and security for PlayStation 5 users, though its server network is smaller compared to major providers. It's a solid choice for privacy-conscious gamers.
Pros:
- 5 devices per license. This is the minimum that a vpn must support to remain competitive.
- There is a referral program to help save money on vpn.
- There are special offers for days/weeks. Flexible approach to the client.
- There are a variety of payment methods from card to bitcoin.
- There's unlocking streaming services like BBC, iPlayer, Netflix.
- You can pay in rubles, there is even a separate instruction from the creators of the service.
- There is strengthened encryption, the creators of the service do not specify the features of protection, but emphasize that they are there.
- There is support for p2p (torrent).
- The service does not keep logs of users.
Cons:
- There is a 14 day money back guarantee. Usually the guarantee is 30 days. I put a minus because it is less than the competitors.
- No Kill Switch (emergency shutdown). Minus, because most modern vpn's have this feature.
- The service claims more than 30 countries. But even so it is not enough because the consumer can be far from the server.
- No servers in the US, which greatly reduces the audience.
- There is no option to select servers at the city level;
- The service does not allow you to select an encryption protocol;
General specification:
Servers:
50+
Countries:
10
1 month:
$7
1 year:
$40
2 years:
$70
Connected devices:
5
Free plan:
No
SUMMARY TABLE:
| Function | Commentary | Rating (on a 5-point scale) |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Nice design with antelope gnu. Looks modern and stylish. | 5 |
| Easy to use | All vpn control buttons within one screen. Convenient and easy to understand. | 5 |
| Quality | Good vpn speed with minimal correction. However, for Asian countries the speed drops by 60%. Also there are no some of the usual vpn features (Kill Switch). | 3 |
| Security and privacy | There are no own functions for working with DNS. The creators of the service do not specifically describe how exactly it protects user data. This does not inspire confidence, so the rating is lowered. | 3 |
| Support | No live chat with support staff. The FAQ section gives answers only to the simplest questions. If users still have questions, they should write to the contact form. In this case, the waiting time can be 10 hours or more. | 3 |
| Price | For such a low level of support and limited servers, the price should be multiples lower. | 3 |
Security and anonymity:
Logging:
No logs policy
Jurisdiction:
Switzerland
Encryption:
AES-256
Data Leaks:
No significant leaks
IP addresses:
Dynamic IPs
Protocols:
OpenVPN, WireGuard
FEATURES:
Support:
Email support
Compatibility:
PlayStation 5 (via router), Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Money Back Guarantee:
7 days
Video review Gnuvpn
Video review Gnuvpn
Speed Gnuvpn
Screenshot of speed measurement
Test result (average):
- Download Speed: 101.33 Mbps.
- Connection speed: 13.54 Mbps.
- Ping: 52 ms
Applications for mobile devices:
Applications for PC and laptops:
User-Friendly Interface and Gaming Optimization:
8.0
Total Score
ClearVPN is designed with a user-friendly interface and optimized servers for gaming, including PlayStation 5. It provides strong security features and good performance, making it a suitable choice for gamers looking for simplicity and reliability.
Pros:
- There is a feature that allows you to connect to the best server for gaming.
- Severs support p2p torrents.
- 30 day money back guarantee.
- There is a Kill Switch feature. When the VPN connection is interrupted, Kill Switch for VPN will block access to the Internet.
- Works well with streaming services: BBC iPlayer, Max, Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Hulu.
- There is strong AES 256-bit encryption to protect traffic.
- There's leakage protection.
Cons:
- There was an inflated ping of 100m/s in games on premium servers.
- In the free version, the north is often overloaded, preventing full use of vpn.
- No servers to work in Africa.
- No dedicated IP address.
- There is no split tunneling and no high-speed WireGuard protocol.
- You cannot select a protocol based on your region. The service will automatically select the one it believes provides the best balance between speed and security based on network conditions.
General specification:
Servers:
300+
Countries:
20
1 month:
$12.95
1 year:
$71.40
2 years:
$119.40
Connected devices:
7 simultaneous connections
Free plan:
No
SUMMARY TABLE:
| Function | Commentary | Rating (on a 5-point scale) |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Acidic design mixed with cosmic coloring, reminiscent of a disco. Colors distract from the content of the text blocks, pictures are too much. I'm lowering the rating. | 4 |
| Easy to use | Not very clear logic why the creators decided to be original and place content on the screen of the application so that it did not fit and you had to scroll through the blocks. Otherwise, it is possible to understand, but the final score is deservedly lower. | 4 |
| Quality | Although the app doesn't work in China, its speed results are consistently good if you're in the European part of the world. An additional point in the evaluation helped earn the "smart connection", which smooths out possible speed fluctuations. | 4 |
| Support | Round-the-clock support. In chat and by e-mail. There is also a correspondence where a user from another country gets his money back without too many questions. | 5 |
| Price | There are cheaper competitors with more functionality, such as routers, or additional protocols. It should be cheaper. | 4 |
Security and anonymity:
Logging:
No logs policy
Jurisdiction:
Ukraine
Encryption:
AES-256
Data Leaks:
No known leaks
IP addresses:
Dynamic IPs
Protocols:
OpenVPN, IKEv2, WireGuard
FEATURES:
Support:
24/7 support via live chat and email
Compatibility:
PlayStation 5 (via router), Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Money Back Guarantee:
30 days
Video review ClearVPN
Video review ClearVPN
Speed ClearVPN
Screenshot of speed measurement
Test result (average):
- Download Speed: 27.97 Mbps.
Applications for mobile devices:
Applications for PC and laptops:
FAQ
Setting up VPN for PS4 and PS5 via PC.
The user cannot install VPN directly on PS4 and PS5. But there is a way out - install VPN on PC and use a cable to connect the console to the VPN connection. Let's tell you how to do it by example:
Step 1: Install a VPN on your PC.
Step 2: Connect the PS to the PC with an Ethernet cable.
Step 3: Set up the Ethernet connection on the PC.
Step 4: Connect via VPN.
Step 5: Open the dynamic menu on PS4 or PS5 and go to Settings -> Network Settings -> Internet Connection Settings.
Step 6: Select "Use cable for LAN" and "Easy" connection method; then click "Don't use proxy server" in the window that appears.
Step 7: Confirm the settings.
Step 8: Select "Verify Connection."
Step 9: Done.
Step 1: Install a VPN on your PC.
Step 2: Connect the PS to the PC with an Ethernet cable.
Step 3: Set up the Ethernet connection on the PC.
Step 4: Connect via VPN.
Step 5: Open the dynamic menu on PS4 or PS5 and go to Settings -> Network Settings -> Internet Connection Settings.
Step 6: Select "Use cable for LAN" and "Easy" connection method; then click "Don't use proxy server" in the window that appears.
Step 7: Confirm the settings.
Step 8: Select "Verify Connection."
Step 9: Done.
Why do you need a VPN for PlayStation 5?
A VPN encrypts traffic in one way or another. The level of encryption depends on the service through which you connect, but thanks to vpn, your data becomes more secure from tampering. And some services have even learned to change the time and location on your PC to hide the vpn operation. Moreover, some services support dual vpn, when one service starts and works through another. All this is done with one purpose - to hide the presence of the user. And with vpn you can do it as efficiently as possible.
What's the fastest VPN for PlayStation 5?
There is no specific brand to recommend here. There are too many features to consider. Some can't pay for vpn. Others agree to work only through a specific protocol. The general advice is this. The fastest vpn is the one whose server is closest to you. Often it is geographical proximity gives the best speed boost. And it may happen that a free or cheap vpn, but having a server in your region, will work better than an expensive competitor.
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