Buffered VPN review

Supported Devices

You can use Buffered VPN on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. If you’re okay with manual configuration, you can also set it up on routers and Smart TVs.

Ease of Use

Setting up the service on Windows and Mac is straightforward. Downloading the client, install it on your computer, and run it.

Using the VPN is just as simple. Reviewers were very happy with the intuitive layout and easy navigation.

On opening the app, all they had to do was choose a country and connect. The app even allows you to easily favorite specific countries for quick access.

Once connected, you’re able to see basic stats such as server speed, connection time, and more.

Simultaneous Connections

You get up to five simultaneous connections regardless of which subscription model you choose. On top of that, you have unlimited speed, bandwidth, and server switching for excellent flexibility.

Included Features

Buffered VPN doesn’t have a ton of bells and whistles, but they cover the important features, such as:

• Automatic killswitch (only for OpenVPN)
• Several VPN protocols including OpenVPN, IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP
• Military-grade encryption
• No restriction on P2P activity
• Custom VPN port configuration

Privacy and Logging

Thanks to the built-in killswitch and generally secure servers, experts found no DNS or IP leaks when using Buffered VPN.

In terms of privacy, experts were a bit let down. Their privacy policy is very short on details. While the company states they do not track any online traffic, their FAQ notes they log data regarding the connection duration.

The FAQ also notes that the apps might collect information on app errors if users submit crash reports. Luckily, it’s easy to opt-out of this service.

Perhaps the more worrying aspect for privacy is that they collect information for targeted advertising. While users can opt-out, those looking to keep their identity as anonymous as possible might skip the service.

Performance

So, is Buffered VPN the fastest VPN out there?

Not really... But it’s no slouch either.

Experts were pleasantly surprised with its overall speed and performance. They saw very good results with servers close to them, noticing just a slight reduction in performance when compared to their normal non-VPN upload and download speeds.

Speeds fell once they started connecting to servers further away, but the results were still very usable.

Support

Whether you have questions at 2 pm or 2 am, Buffered has someone who can help as they offer 24/7 customer support. Besides live chat, you can also raise a ticket detailing your issue. Whichever option you choose, you’ll receive a response in 10-15 minutes.

You can also search their FAQ, troubleshooting guides, and setup tutorials if you don’t want to wait for a customer service representative.

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Summary

Buffered VPN might not be the fastest VPN on the market (or the cheapest), but it offers a well-rounded product with few downsides.

The Best VPN states, “All in all, Buffered is a solid choice for a VPN. It uses industry-standard security technology... and offers great customer support.”

VPN Mentor adds, “Buffered VPN has plenty to offer if you are looking for a simple, easy-to-use VPN with robust security and fast connection speeds.”