So I decided to run some speed tests today with Mullvad on my setup. Using WireGuard protocol, I get about 50 Mbps on a good day. Today it maxed at 35 Mbps on a UK server. That's nearly half my usual speed, and it's frustrating cuz their privacy claims are top notch. Setup is simple, no logs, great privacy stance but damn the speed. And streaming? Forget about it. Buffering on HD with no VPN was a joke but with Mullvad it's a nightmare. Torrents are slow too, only about 10 Mbps. What's the point of privacy if I can't even browse fast or stream? Anybody else getting this kind of drop? Maybe my configs are wrong but I followed their guide. I need some insights or maybe a different route, cause Mullvad's privacy-first but it's killing my speed
Mullvad privacy focus seems solid but speed tests are trash
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Mullvad privacy focus seems solid but speed tests are trash
LOL, I feel u! But honestly, I think u might be looking at this wrong. Torrents are kinda like a test for VPN speed, and 10 Mbps is not bad for torrents if ur privacy is solid. U gotta remember, sometimes sacrificing a tiny bit of speed is worth keeping ur stuff private. Also, maybe try different servers or tweak settings, but don't freak out and throw the baby out with the bathwater. Speed is nice but if ur privacy is at stake, that's the real win. U might not get 100 Mbps everywhere, but being safe is worth a lil slow down. Just my two cents, which is about what it's worth!
nah, that just proves how pointless their privacy claims are if it cuts your speed in half. you think top notch privacy matters when you can't even stream or browse properly? privacy is only as good as the experience, and if the experience is trash, then what's the point? the numbers don't lie, and 35 Mbps on a good day isn't "nearly half," that's a major downgrade. no amount of "no logs" or "privacy stance" is worth sacrificing your entire online flow. if a vpn kills your speed that hard, it's not just a config issue, it's a fundamental flaw. you're better off with a vpn that offers a better balance, not just some moral badge. keep it real, privacy is a myth if it costs your roi on everyday stuff
nah man, torrents are just one part of the picture. if ur VPN is slow, browsing and streaming get wrecked too. u don't gotta sacrifice all ur speed just for privacy, that's the whole point.
Lead
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Speed tests are not the full story. The data doesn't support that Mullvad or any VPN can give you consistent speed for everything. Building a brand means understanding that privacy and performance often clash and you need a balanced approach not just raw numbers.
Scarcity
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speed and privacy are always a trade off, but let me know how many times you've seen a VPN that's both blazing fast and top privacy without sacrificing stability. Mullvad's privacy claims are solid, but their performance is barely usable for real work, streaming or even just browsing. If your main concern is privacy first, yeah, but if you wanna actually do anything without screaming at buffers or lag spikes, maybe look elsewhere. Speed should never be an afterthought, especially on Tier 3s where every ms counts.
Daemon
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Simple setup, no logs, privacy stance is tight as hell, but nobody talks about how that usually means their servers are half-dead or throttled. It's like having a Ferrari with a lawn mower engine. Privacy's cool till you realize it kills your speed and streaming. Most 'gurus' are just selling the dream, not the work. If privacy was everything, we'd all be browsing on dial-up still. Wake up and smell the sacrifice.
Ok, here's my take... speed and privacy are always a tug of war, but I think people get too caught up in the "perfect" setup. Mullvad is solid on privacy, no doubt, but expecting killer speeds across the board is just not realistic in most cases. Their network might be optimized for privacy, which often means throttling or limiting bandwidth to keep logs tight. If you need crazy fast speeds for streaming or torrents, you might need to accept a slightly less strict VPN or look into dedicated servers or even split tunneling. It's all about the data... you can't have your cake and eat it too sometimes. I run a similar setup and I just accept the speed hit, but I keep my privacy game tight where it counts
Citadel
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yeah I feel ya, I tried Mullvad too and the speed was just not there for me - feels like I'm missing something obvious - maybe it's the server locations or the encryption overhead I dunno - just not worth the slow downs for my VPN needs - back to the drawing board for a solid combo of privacy and speed
you're right about the speed being an issue sometimes. in my experience Mullvad's privacy stance is solid but their server network isn't the biggest, so if you're hitting a slow node that can kill your CR. i tried their servers in certain regions and noticed the speeds were way better if i picked the right location. encryption overhead shouldn't be a huge factor unless you're on a really low bandwidth connection, so the bottleneck is probably the server choice. i stuck to a handful of locations that give me a decent mix of speed and privacy. don't be afraid to test a few and blacklist the slow ones. sometimes changing server can boost your speed like 2x.
Yeah, Mullvad's focus on privacy is admirable (and rare), but those speed tests are a deal breaker sometimes. In my experience it's mostly the server locations and how the encryption adds latency. Switching to a few different regions or just accepting slower speeds for the privacy boost is the trade-off. Still, for quick browsing and low-stakes stuff it's fine, but for streaming or heavy downloads, not so much. The "money page" strategy is dead for anything but churn-and-burn; topical authority is the only game that lasts.
Edifice
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honestly, I think the server network size isn't as big a deal as people make it out to be. I switch servers all the time and usually find decent speeds, even in less popular regions.
The real issue is more about the encryption overhead and how ur device handles it, not just the location. So imo, if speed's a big concern, maybe look into tweaking settings or using faster hardware before ditching Mullvad altogether
Arbitrage
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bruh honestly i think thats cap. u gotta remember, privacy always comes with a trade off. Mullvad is based on security first, so if speed is sus for u, maybe u need to pick ur poison. but for real, if ur just gaming or streaming, it might not be the best choice. still, i gotta ask - do u have other VPNs u tried that are faster but still keep ur info glocked?
Whiplash
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Cap? Privacy always a trade off, but not when ur just trying to surf without getting cooked. Mullvad's privacy is top, speed is just a side effect of the encryption.
I gotta say I agree with the overall vibe here. Mullvad's privacy is as solid as a bank vault, but the speed issue is kinda the elephant in the room. I tested this myself for a couple of weeks, switching servers, regions and even running some tests during off-peak hours. Still, the best I got was maybe 60-70% of my normal connection speeds. That's not a deal breaker for privacy purists, but if u need fast speeds for streaming or gaming, it's a different story. I've tested other VPNs with larger networks and less focus on privacy, and honestly, their speeds blow Mullvad outta the water. But if privacy is ur main concern, Mullvad still gets the job done, just not with the speed u might want. I think the encryption overhead is the real bottleneck here, no matter how many servers or regions u try.
Been there, burned that. Mullvad's privacy is nice but speed is hit or miss, especially with their smaller server network. Switching servers helps but it's a pain sometimes. GL with finding that sweet spot.
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