Do I need a VPN when I am using Nuvio with Torbox?

Security
1

So here is my issue (Android-ONN Full HD Box), when I run Express VPN and try to watch a movie via Nuvio half the time I get a lot of buffering. When I turn off the VPN I have no issues watching a movie. My home internet speed is 1,110 Mbps. I did an internet speed test in Nuvio advanced settings and I got 25 to 40 Mbps with Express VPN on and 380 to 400Mbps with it off. I am right out side of SF and have tried servers in SF and Los Angeles both being in the 25 - 40 range.

So my question is does anyone use Nuvio/Stremio with Torbox without a VPN or should I be looking for a new VPN service. Also, I am new to this so if I am missing something please let me know.

Thanks

2

I would suggest trying other server locations in ExpressVPN as that speed is a little slow for that VPN service. Your question whether you need a VPN or not is complete personal choice. Some will say you should and some will say you shouldn’t. This argument has surfaced on this page dozens of times. Both Nuvio and TorBox will work fine without a VPN, it’s whether or not you want to be protected or not.

3

I agree with what Troy said but I am a bit confused. You say your service is 1100 Mbs yet even without a VPN you only get 400 max? That would raise some major questions for me. I have a 150MBs down service and using Nord my average speed using an active VPN is 140-145. I never connect without an active VPN and use Nuvio and Stremio daily. Perhaps if not able to find a good server location with ExpressVPN you should check things like your Protocols. For a good experience with streaming it is my opinion that you need a steady 50Mbs, some say less but over the years 50 minimum has been what I believe you need for buffer free watching. Also you might want to try say ProtonVPN free for a comparison with ExpressVPN and see what happens.

4

Have you checked the speeds after a reboot of the modem, router and Onn box?

5

The only way I would not use a VPN is if the only thing I was watching was a paid subscription to Netflix etc. There are way to many horror stories of agents knocking on doors. The last thing you want is having you know who sending in his goon squad looking for Aliens watching unverified streams.