This VPN was tested using the Enfinnit Global Stress Test (EGST) - a structured, repeatable framework designed to evaluate how VPNs behave under real-world conditions rather than ideal, short-term tests.
EGST focuses on four core testing pillars that reflect how people actually use a VPN day to day:
Speed and Performance:
I run multiple speed tests on a modern home broadband connection to understand how the VPN affects everyday activities like streaming, browsing, downloads, and video calls. To assess global performance, tests are conducted across servers in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with results reflecting sustained use rather than one-off measurements.
Security and Location Masking:
I verify that the VPN successfully hides your real location by checking for DNS, WebRTC, and IPv6 leaks under active connection conditions. I also confirm the use of modern, secure VPN protocols to ensure traffic is properly protected while connected.
Privacy and Logging Practices:
Privacy claims are evaluated beyond marketing statements. This includes reviewing published privacy policies, corporate structure and jurisdiction, and any available independent verification. “No-logs” claims are scrutinized carefully, with greater weight given to providers that support those claims through independent, up-to-date public-facing audits, legal precedent, or other verifiable evidence rather than policy language alone.
Greater confidence is placed in providers whose privacy assurances can be corroborated.
Real-World Usability:
I assess how easy the VPN is to use across common devices, whether it reliably accesses popular streaming services from different regions, and how responsive and knowledgeable customer support is when contacted with real questions.
For a full explanation of the EGST framework and how testing results are evaluated consistently across all reviews, see How I Test VPNs.
