We ran 400+ sessions across PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact, and CoD Mobile to find which VPNs actually deliver the lowest latency — not just the lowest marketing claims.
Games Tested
PUBG, Genshin, CoD Mobile
Protocol Focus
WireGuard & Lightway
Test Duration
8 weeks, 400+ sessions
Devices
Pixel 8 Pro · S24 Ultra
No frills, no accounts, lowest consistent latency of any VPN we tested. WireGuard implementation is class-leading. €5/month flat.
Download
380Mbps
Upload
280Mbps
Ping
8ms
Devices
5 simultaneous
Logs
No logs
Protocol
WireGuard
Servers
600+ in 40 countries
Our verdict
The fastest VPN for gaming we've tested. No account means no personal data stored. The flat €5/month pricing with no annual-plan games is refreshing. Not the easiest app UI, but performance is unmatched.
Lightway protocol reconnects faster than WireGuard when switching between WiFi and cellular — crucial for gaming on the go.
Download
320Mbps
Upload
240Mbps
Ping
11ms
Devices
8 simultaneous
Logs
No logs (audited)
Protocol
Lightway (UDP)
Servers
3000+ in 105 countries
Our verdict
The best choice for gamers who commute or switch between WiFi and mobile data frequently. Lightway's reconnection speed is genuinely superior in real-world mobile conditions.
5,600 servers means you'll always find one close to your game server. Meshnet feature enables virtual LAN gaming with VPN-connected friends.
Download
340Mbps
Upload
250Mbps
Ping
13ms
Devices
6 simultaneous
Logs
No logs (audited)
Protocol
NordLynx
Servers
5600+ in 60 countries
Our verdict
Great all-around gaming VPN with standout Meshnet feature for LAN-style gaming. Speed is excellent but slightly behind Mullvad and ExpressVPN in our latency tests.
10 GB/month free, WireGuard support, and 10 server locations. The only free VPN we'd recommend for occasional gaming.
Download
180Mbps
Upload
140Mbps
Ping
18ms
Devices
Unlimited (free)
Logs
No logs
Protocol
WireGuard
Servers
10 countries (free)
Our verdict
If you won't pay for a VPN but occasionally need one for gaming, Windscribe Free with WireGuard is the most honest option. 10 GB runs out fast with streaming, but for gaming sessions it lasts.
• Your game server is already near you and your ISP routes directly — a VPN adds an extra hop
• You're on a congested VPN server — more users = more latency overhead
• Your connection is already optimal — there's no throttling to bypass
• You're choosing a VPN exit server far from the game server