ByNovak Bozovic-March 8, 2019 686 It can be a daunting task to find your way across multiple VPNs. We all look the same on the outside offering a similar set of features and coming with lots of promises. If you dig into what’s inside, however, you will see that not many of them are worth your time. We’ve been hearing about Buffered with this said for a while now that can often be found among recommended Vpns. So we felt excited to finally get our hands on this Vpn and check it out for ourselves. So, welcome to our full Buffered Vpn analysis! We’re going to kick things off cautiously first by introducing you to this Vpn. We’ve prepared three tables full of useful, on-point detail. The first table serves as the I d card of this Vpn, where you can show some of the most important information. Take a look then. Some logging to Short Details Gibraltar Logs. Server number 37 countries + servers 45 +. 5 The 256-bit Blowfish OpenVpn encryption specifications. Speed Reduction on average 54 per cent. $4.12/month Get Buffered Vpn Now we’ll tell you what to expect from Buffered when it comes to streaming media. We’ve checked this Vpn with a variety of hugely popular streaming media websites so the results are here. Media Streaming Service American Netflix Hulu No Bbc iPlayer No Amazon Prime Video Kodi No We’ve got one more table for you before we launch our analysis (the last one that we promise). If you don’t have the time to read the whole article check out the table below. This one contains our findings which show you whether Buffered Vpn is worth your time and money. The Bottom Line Pros Cons Minimal customer service Average performance is the smallest server network we have seen yet. The Final Verdict If you don’t need a high-end Vpn with lots of different fine tuning choices Buffered Vpn looks like a good choice. Our score With the introduction behind us we can fully immerse ourselves in our hands-on study. So keep reading and you’ll get to know Buffered both from inside and outside.
Buffered Vpn TechNadu’s Hand-On Analysis
After reviewing hundreds of Vpns, we know how to get ‘ behind the scenes. ‘ We will start by checking Buffered’s history and credibility, and then talk about the program itself. If you would like more information on how we assess Vpn services, click on the link given.Jurisdiction Relevant laws
Buffered does not hide where it originates. Currently it shows this information on its website proudly reminding you there is nothing to worry about. But is Gibraltar really a safe location for a business related to Vpn? Let’s figure it out. You might be surprised to know that Gibraltar is an overseas territory of British origin. This doesn’t mean the Uk is enforcing its rules, however. Gibraltar is fully autonomous and has its own rules which also relate to data collection. This is why data controllers (for example, Lie Isps and Vpn providers) need user consent before they can collect any data. And most importantly businesses are not required by law to provide the authorities with personal information. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that the condition is not that straightforward in terms of Buffered. The company operates from Hungary although it is registered in Gibraltar. In the Netherlands14-Eyes Alliance, which means it shares data with the Usa, is actually stored to make things even more complicated user data.
Recent Data Leaks
We’re pleased to say that Buffered has never been linked to any previous data leaks. Besides, there is no evidence that this Vpn has ever provided the authorities with personal information about its users. That will surely put Buffered in a good position. We can tell with everything that has been said so far that Buffered has proved to be a reliable Vpn. Although not all is clear about how it manages data, there’s no reason not to trust it (at least based on its past). Supported Devices with Platforms
688 Buffered Vpn covers the most common platforms. However in both situations you won’t be able to rely on using a native app. Our Rating: 6/10. You really want to make sure that you can use it on all of your computers when selecting a Vpn. Vpns of today can typically be used on handheld computers, and more. Server Platforms Linux for Windows MacOs. Web Android Apps iOs. OpenVpn-compatible routers for the Web browsers. Many Devices N / A. Buffered comes with a handful of native apps, as you can see from above table. It can be mounted on Windows MacOs and Linux-which means you can easily secure your computer. Then there are native Android and iOs apps that’s a good thing too. And finally you can mount it on a variety of routers that have needed manual setup. We’ve tested this Vpn on Windows where it’s around 40Mb in its installation file (so it’s quite lightweight). To start the installation, double-click on its icon and you will be greeted by a familiar Installation Wizard Ui. Pick where the program should be mounted and that’s about it. After a few moments you’ll be asked if you’d like to start the Vpn. 690 You will be asked for your username and password the first time you open an application. You can save your credentials any time you login, to stop typing them. And it is. With all the package you can connect to a remote server to set up a secure connection and enjoy all the advantages this Vpn provides.
Prominent features 691 Buffered Vpn sufficiently covers basics. However when it comes to more advanced features, it falls short. Our Rating: 5/10. We will use that section to address Buffered’s prominent features. We want to make sure the basics are well guarded, and whether it also covers any advanced features. Vpn Features Checklist Dns Leak Protection Ipv6 Leak Protection No Kill-Switch Yes -Blocker Anti-Malware Unlimited Server Switches Yes Unlimited Bandwidth Yes Unlimited Data Protection Buffered Vpn includes protection against Dns leakage. Unfortunately this Vpn still does not support Ipv6 which means the next best thing is to disable this protocol. And there’s also a built-in kill-switch that prevents leakage of your data if a safe link is insecure. When it comes to advanced features Buffered leaves much to expect. There’s no split-tunneling support and ad-blocking can’t help this Vpn. Buffered isn’t enforcing any restrictions on the plus side. Unlimited bandwidth and data switching on the server are included in its subscription cost. We conclude that Buffered can function for average home users who don’t care about all of the whistles and bells. Vanced users wanting to have cutting edge features are left wanting more.
Counting the DatabasePlace Number 37 City Number 37 Local Cities Availability Random Switching Yes As you can see Buffered deceptions when it comes to their server network. This leaves much to be desired with only approximately 45 servers on sale. This is probably the smallest server network we’ve ever experienced (and we’ve tested a huge number of Vpns). This Vpn will allow you to connect to 37 countries and there is no possibility to connect to specific towns or regions. If you want to access a website like YouTube Tv that is only accessible in specific cities, that could be a problem. On a positive side, you are free to jump as many times as you wish between servers. To put all in perspective the top-rated Vpns hold from 3000 to 5000 servers everywhere. Buffered is nowhere near such numbers as you can see. Ease of use
693 It is one of the simplest Vpns right now, thanks to a mobile-like Ui Buffered Vpn. That’s perfect for those average users who want to avoid difficulty of any kind. Our Rating: 9/10. We have numerous Vpns these days that offer mobile-like interface-and one of those is Buffered Vpn. This program is made primarily for average users who do not want any problems. You will spend the majority of your time on the Home Screen with that said. Upon starting Buffered Vpn you will see a list of countries (servers) available. Clicking on any of those entries will force Buffered to create a safe connection. When you start using the app and pick some locations as your personal favorites, two additional tabs will fill with objects. And then there’s a search bar at the top that lets you manually find it. All in all very straightforward. See the ‘ hamburger-style ‘ button in the top-right corner for additional options. You will see a nice list of additional options here so let’s go through those one-by-one. About: This button allows you to check Buffered Vpn’s current version. Interestingly, it doesn’t require you to upgrade the application which would be nice for sure. 695 Have a Friend ready for some ads now. You may give your connection to the referral and ask others to sign up for the service. If that happens you will receive 30 additional days of service each and the person who signed up. Notifications: We haven’t got one single notification during our time with this Vpn. We assume this alternative is however a way for the company to connect with its customers. Open Log Directory: To open a File Explorer directory by clicking on this button. When you contact customer support, you will often be asked to provide a log file-and you can find it here. 696 Check Firewall: Make sure your Firewall works with a set of protocols (OpenVpn / Tcp-Udp) Buffered provides a simple and fully automated check-up tool. Settings: Now we have hit the settings for the program. As you can see from the screenshots here is not much. On startup auto-connected, you can opt to open the application to allow the kill-switch feature and that’s about it. This means this application is very close to fine tuning. 698 Buffered may be of assistance to Netflix subscribers. And it supports torrenting entirely, too. Other facilities are beyond the scope of that Vpn. Our Ranking: Score 4/10. Buffered Vpn has no dedicated servers which is not a good sign. We’ll let the following test results do all the talking though. Here’s how this Vpn rates as regards unblocking streaming media services. Media Streaming Torrenting Help Netflix Us Hulu No Bbc iPlayer No Amazon Prime Video Torrenting (P2P) Yes If you’re searching other web sites you’ll see that many of them say Buffered doesn’t work with Netflix anyway. Our past, however, tells a different story and we managed to unblock this service’s version of Us. You just need to use the ‘ Usa West Coast ‘ server for this reason. Sadly services such as Bbc iPlayer Hulu and Amazon Prime Video are not within reach of this Vpn. We tried to access all of those and they quickly realized we used a Vpn. So we can say Buffered isn’t the best media streaming choice. It’s a big advantage though it unblocks Netflix. Finally this Vpn does not place any limitations on torrenting. Although they don’t have P2P-optimized servers they don’t either throttle or block it. You are free to sign in to any website and download torrent files (but make sure you don’t go against any international copyright laws). Data Protection
699 Buffered Vpn is doing a very good job on the data front. It does not store personal data and has no leaks, either. Our point:. We’ll now look at Buffered Vpn’s protection and privacy-related features. We want to make sure that this Vpn will keep all its users secure and that’s what we’ll do by testing its Vpn protocol encryption logging policy and more. Supported Encryption Protocols
Buffered provides 256-bit Blowfish encryption which is considered a standard of military quality. It is impossible to break this kind of encryption which makes your private data highly secure. In other words, even if someone actually gets to your data (which is unlikely to happen) there is nothing to think about. You’ll only find one when it comes to Vpn protocols. This Vpn provides the OpenVpn protocol (Tcp / Udp) which is compliant with a sizeable client list. Even if OpenVpn was meant to satisfy all your needs, it would have been nice to have a few more at your disposal. This would allow you to choose between efficiency and protection that will protect a wider group of potential users.
Download:Place Number 37 City Number 37 Local Cities Availability Random Switching Yes As you can see Buffered deceptions when it comes to their server network. This leaves much to be desired with only approximately 45 servers on sale. This is probably the smallest server network we’ve ever experienced (and we’ve tested a huge number of Vpns). This Vpn will allow you to connect to 37 countries and there is no possibility to connect to specific towns or regions. If you want to access a website like YouTube Tv that is only accessible in specific cities, that could be a problem. On a positive side, you are free to jump as many times as you wish between servers. To put all in perspective the top-rated Vpns hold from 3000 to 5000 servers everywhere. Buffered is nowhere near such numbers as you can see. Ease of use
693 It is one of the simplest Vpns right now, thanks to a mobile-like Ui Buffered Vpn. That’s perfect for those average users who want to avoid difficulty of any kind. Our Rating: 9/10. We have numerous Vpns these days that offer mobile-like interface-and one of those is Buffered Vpn. This program is made primarily for average users who do not want any problems. You will spend the majority of your time on the Home Screen with that said. Upon starting Buffered Vpn you will see a list of countries (servers) available. Clicking on any of those entries will force Buffered to create a safe connection. When you start using the app and pick some locations as your personal favorites, two additional tabs will fill with objects. And then there’s a search bar at the top that lets you manually find it. All in all very straightforward. See the ‘ hamburger-style ‘ button in the top-right corner for additional options. You will see a nice list of additional options here so let’s go through those one-by-one. About: This button allows you to check Buffered Vpn’s current version. Interestingly, it doesn’t require you to upgrade the application which would be nice for sure. 695 Have a Friend ready for some ads now. You may give your connection to the referral and ask others to sign up for the service. If that happens you will receive 30 additional days of service each and the person who signed up. Notifications: We haven’t got one single notification during our time with this Vpn. We assume this alternative is however a way for the company to connect with its customers. Open Log Directory: To open a File Explorer directory by clicking on this button. When you contact customer support, you will often be asked to provide a log file-and you can find it here. 696 Check Firewall: Make sure your Firewall works with a set of protocols (OpenVpn / Tcp-Udp) Buffered provides a simple and fully automated check-up tool. Settings: Now we have hit the settings for the program. As you can see from the screenshots here is not much. On startup auto-connected, you can opt to open the application to allow the kill-switch feature and that’s about it. This means this application is very close to fine tuning. 698 Buffered may be of assistance to Netflix subscribers. And it supports torrenting entirely, too. Other facilities are beyond the scope of that Vpn. Our Ranking: Score 4/10. Buffered Vpn has no dedicated servers which is not a good sign. We’ll let the following test results do all the talking though. Here’s how this Vpn rates as regards unblocking streaming media services. Media Streaming Torrenting Help Netflix Us Hulu No Bbc iPlayer No Amazon Prime Video Torrenting (P2P) Yes If you’re searching other web sites you’ll see that many of them say Buffered doesn’t work with Netflix anyway. Our past, however, tells a different story and we managed to unblock this service’s version of Us. You just need to use the ‘ Usa West Coast ‘ server for this reason. Sadly services such as Bbc iPlayer Hulu and Amazon Prime Video are not within reach of this Vpn. We tried to access all of those and they quickly realized we used a Vpn. So we can say Buffered isn’t the best media streaming choice. It’s a big advantage though it unblocks Netflix. Finally this Vpn does not place any limitations on torrenting. Although they don’t have P2P-optimized servers they don’t either throttle or block it. You are free to sign in to any website and download torrent files (but make sure you don’t go against any international copyright laws). Data Protection
699 Buffered Vpn is doing a very good job on the data front. It does not store personal data and has no leaks, either. Our point:. We’ll now look at Buffered Vpn’s protection and privacy-related features. We want to make sure that this Vpn will keep all its users secure and that’s what we’ll do by testing its Vpn protocol encryption logging policy and more. Supported Encryption Protocols
Buffered provides 256-bit Blowfish encryption which is considered a standard of military quality. It is impossible to break this kind of encryption which makes your private data highly secure. In other words, even if someone actually gets to your data (which is unlikely to happen) there is nothing to think about. You’ll only find one when it comes to Vpn protocols. This Vpn provides the OpenVpn protocol (Tcp / Udp) which is compliant with a sizeable client list. Even if OpenVpn was meant to satisfy all your needs, it would have been nice to have a few more at your disposal. This would allow you to choose between efficiency and protection that will protect a wider group of potential users.
Download:700 Buffered obviously does a good job of keeping you safe online. You will only see your virtual IP address along with a virtual Isp while accessing the Internet third-party. All in all this Vpn is capable of hiding your true identity.
Speed
Based on our speed tests, Buffered slowed our Web link by an average of 54 percent. You will certainly find a vast number of better performing Vpns. Our Rating: 5/10. Telling you what sort of performance can be difficult to expect from a Vpn. That’s because a large variety of factors depend on that. Nonetheless, based on our physical location, we will run speed tests that should give you a general idea of what to expect. 702 Figure 1 Our stats on baseline. We want to establish some baseline data first. We have checked the speed of our Web connection before using Buffered Vpn for this reason. We have 148.46 Mbps to download, and 9.61 Mbps to upload. We will use those numbers to measure how much our Web link is throttled by this Vpn. Figure 2 Proximate server performance (Romania). Let’s start with a server near by now. We are in Europe and find a server in a neighboring country. This has given us 26.81 Mbps to download and 8.15 Mbps to upload. This is a rather bad result even for Vpns which are far from top-rated. That’s why we gave a second chance to Buffered Vpn, and linked to another nearby router. 704 Figure 3 Nearby server (Italy) performance; In Italy we have linked to a server that is near our physical location. We managed to get somewhat better results this time around. We have 72.11 Mbps to download, and 7.63 Mbps to upload. Figure 4 Remote-server efficiency (Usa). We have also finally tested the speed of a remote connection. We received 105.71 Mbps for downloads after connecting to a server located in the Usa (on the East Coast), and 4.45 Mbps for uploads. Download Speed Upload Speed Reduction 148.65 Mbps 9.61 Mbps 0 percent Nearby Server 1 26.81 Mbps 105.71 Mbps 4.45 Mbps 28.8 percent Upload Speed Reduction 148.65 Mbps 9.61 Mbps 0 percent Nearby Server 1. This is not a terrible result, but it is also far from being similar to what is provided by top-rated Vpns.
706 There are many ways in which Buffered Vpn can be enhanced (as regards customer support). There is some support but there is no live-chat. Our Score: Score 4/10. You’ll be happy to have a team that will answer your questions when something goes wrong. So let’s see what kind of service this Vpn offers for customers. Self-Help Material: There is a considerable selection of installation guides for troubleshooting and frequently asked questions. If you are ready to spend some time searching for an answer, this way you may be able to solve your problem. As you can see, on its website, Buffered is not providing live chat, which is a major downside. There’s no way to get your question quickly resolved. If something stops you from using this Vpn, then all you can do is wait. We sincerely hope to see changes to this feature of Buffered Vpn in the future.
Pricing
707 The Buffered Vpn currently offers three pricing schemes. All of these are identical in terms of their feature sets. What’s special is their quality and their length of time. Look ahead. Total price per month Savings 1 month $12.99 0 discount for $79.00 $6.57 12 monthsWhat’s important to note is that you’ll get a money-back guarantee for 30 days. Pay using credit cards and PayPal. And Bitcoin also comes in on the deal for those wanting complete anonymity.
Do we say Buffered Vpn?
708 Pros: very easy to install Incredibly simple Ui Strong Privacy Policy Unblocks Netflix Difficult Secure Vpn protocol encryption. Cons: Average speeds For some Restricted cloud network customer support Limited could be too easy. Our Score: Of 10, 6.2! Do not hesitate to switch to Buffered Vpn today if this Vpn sounds like a good solution! This is an incredibly simple Vpn with strong security features that can make you very anonymous online. With that said it gives you much-needed protection against the digital threats of today. Analysis of Supported Platforms Devices6 Setup Initial Configuration10 Prominent Features5 Server Count1 Ease of Use9 Security Privacy10 Speed Performance5 Customer Support4 Pricing8 Review 6.2 Overall Rating