Not noticeably — my speed tests showed that NordLynx’s impact on connection speed will be very minimal.
Whenever you connect to a VPN, you risk having your speeds slowed because of the added layer of encryption. However, my tests showed that NordLynx is the VPN protocol that will slow your speeds the least.
Other factors that can influence a speed drop while using a VPN include how close the server is to your physical location, how many users are connected to the same server, and your original internet speed.
Here’s a tip: If your connection is extremely slow while connected to a VPN server using NordLynx, you can try these troubleshooting options:
Restart your router and device
Change to a server closer to your location
Switch to a server with a lower user load
Close any file-sharing programs open on your device
Contact NordVPN’s 24/7 live chat to get in immediate touch with an agent