Kill switch test results - real world numbers!

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Kill switch test results - real world numbers!

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So I ran some speed tests with kill switch enabled on different protocols and wow, the numbers are crazy. On OpenVPN with TCP, I lost about 12% of my base speed, dropping from 100 Mbps to 88 Mbps. I switched to WireGuard and only saw a 4% dip from 100 Mbps to 96 Mbps. When I disconnected my VPN mid-stream, the kill switch kicked in instantly and my IP stayed hidden for 0.3 seconds, then total disconnect. Tested on Netflix streaming, no buffer or lag with WireGuard but a quick disconnect with OpenVPN. Tbh, for streaming and torrenting, WireGuard with a good kill switch seems the most reliable so far. These real-world tests make me wanna switch everything to WireGuard, low latency, fast speeds, and the kill switch just works. Anyone else seen similar results?
 
been doing this 3 years and honestly I've seen way more variation with different ISPs and hardware setups than protocols. one time I got perfect kill switch response on openvpn but on another device it barely worked. speed drops are real but they don't always tell the whole story, sometimes stability or disconnect times matter more. so yeah wireguard's fast but don't write off openvpn just yet, it can be solid if set up right.
 
just my 2 cents: I've seen similar drops but honestly it really depends on the network congestion and your hardware, not just the protocol. one time I tested openvpn on a crappy router and it dropped more than 20%, while on a beefy setup it barely affected speed. so yeah, results vary more from setup than protocol.
 
30% speed loss with openvpn on some crappy hardware sounds about right, but I've seen setups where it barely dips. kinda depends on the CPU power and firmware stability, not just the protocol. So yeah, take those numbers with a grain of salt, especially if your gear is trash.
 
Haha yeah, I swear VPN speed tests are like trying to hit a moving target. I've seen openvpn on some older gear chew up to 40% loss, but with a decent setup wireguard holds steady below 5%. Think it's mostly hardware and network quality tbh. ymmv but wireguard def feels snappier overall.
 
different angle: don't forget about DNS leaks and IP masking checks too, not just speed. sometimes a faster VPN isn't worth it if ur DNS leaks or kill switch fails under heavy load. better to test all that stuff if u wanna switch for good. smh, protocols are only part of the picture. stay sharp!
 
80% of my testing has shown that using a tool like DNSLeakTest oriple helps catch leaks under load, which is critical since speed isn't everything.
 
Actually, I think speed isn't the real killer, it's the consistency under load. Have you tested how that kill switch holds up after hours of streaming or torrenting? YMMV but I'd bet stability
 
yep exactly, speed's cool but stability under heavy load matters more. have you tried long-term testing to see if the kill switch stays solid after hours?
 
Like, I've been using a tool called Speedify for a few weeks now, and it's been solid on the kill switch even after hours of streaming. It auto-fails over to LTE if VPN drops, which keeps me covered without interruptions. Might wanna give that a shot if stability's your thing lol
 
Been doing this 3 years and honestly my experience is different. I find WireGuard's kill switch kinda flaky on some devices, especially after a few hours. Quick disconnects are common unless you set up multiple fail-safes,
 
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