SurferCloud has launched a new burst-bandwidth lightweight cloud VPS series in its Los Angeles data center. The new plans feature 200Mbps peak bandwidth, unmetered traffic usage, AMD EPYC processors, support for licensed Windows systems, and multiple application images.
This review provides a full test of the Los Angeles node, including network latency, China outbound and inbound routing, disk performance, bandwidth speed tests, and streaming unlock capabilities. All data shown below is based on real-world testing.
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https://www.surfercloud.com/promos/torrent
Control Panel Purchase Link:
https://console.surfercloud.com/light-server/create/
1. Plans and Pricing
| CPU | RAM | Storage | Peak Bandwidth | Traffic | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cores | 1GB | 30GB | 200Mbps | Unmetered | 5 USD/month Order Link |
| 2 Cores | 2GB | 40GB | 200Mbps | Unmetered | 7.5 USD/month Order Link |
| 2 Cores | 4GB | 50GB | 200Mbps | Unmetered | 11.5 USD/month Order Link |
Features
- KVM virtualization
- SSD / NVMe-level storage
- Default IPv4 included
- Licensed Windows support
- Multiple Linux distributions supported
- Unmetered traffic based on bandwidth usage
2. Available Images
Application Images
- OpenClaw
- WordPress
- WooCommerce
- DeepSeek-R1 1.5B
- aaPanel
Operating System Images
- Ubuntu
- Debian
- CentOS
- Rocky Linux
- RedHat
- Windows (license included)
This configuration is suitable for website hosting, AI inference, API services, cross-border business, and development/testing environments.
3. IP Information and ASN
Test IP: 165.154.***.**
- Location: Los Angeles, United States
- ASN: AS142002
- Provider: Scloud Pte Ltd (SurferCloud operates under this company)
- IP Type: IDC Datacenter IP / Broadcast IP
- Fraud Score: 0 / 100
This is a datacenter IP rather than a residential IP, but it carries a relatively low fraud risk score, making it suitable for streaming, AI services, websites, APIs, and related applications.
4. Ping Latency Test
Average Latency in Mainland China
- China Telecom: ~180ms
- China Unicom: ~199ms
- China Mobile: ~307ms
Regional Average Latency
- East China: ~221ms
- South China: ~225ms
- North China: ~235ms
- Southwest China: ~233ms
Hong Kong / Macau / Taiwan average latency: ~151ms
International Average Latency
- North America: ~33ms
- Asia: ~154ms
- Europe: ~160ms
- Oceania: ~146ms
The latency is typical for a Los Angeles node, with no abnormal routing detours detected.
5. Outbound Routing Analysis
China Telecom
China Telecom 163 Backbone → Beijing Exit → Los Angeles → Zenlayer → Scloud
This uses the standard China Telecom 163 backbone rather than CN2 or GIA routes.
China Unicom
China Unicom 169 Backbone → Guangzhou Exit → Los Angeles → Zenlayer → Scloud
Standard China Unicom international routing with stable latency performance.
China Mobile
China Mobile → CMI → Telia → United States → Zenlayer → Scloud
China Mobile traffic goes through international backbone routes, resulting in relatively higher latency, which is still within normal expectations.
Conclusion
- Standard international outbound routing
- Not CN2 or GIA
- Matches expectations for this price range
6. Return Routing Analysis
China Telecom
Scloud → Telia / Cogent → ChinaNet → Mainland China
Standard international return routing.
China Unicom
Scloud → Telia → China Unicom 169 → Mainland China
Stable and normal routing.
China Mobile
Scloud → Telia → CMI → China Mobile
Higher latency on China Mobile, but no abnormal behavior observed.
Conclusion
- Return routing is not premium optimized
- Uses standard international routes
- Overall stability is normal
7. CPU and Disk Performance
CPU
- AMD EPYC
- 2 Cores
Geekbench 4
- Single-Core: 4664
- Multi-Core: 8300
Performance is in line with typical cloud server standards.
Disk IO Test
Average throughput: ~462MB/s
fio Test
- 4K: ~205MB/s
- 64K: ~431MB/s
SSD-level performance, sufficient for website hosting and development tasks.
8. Bandwidth Speed Test
Local Speedtest
- Upload: ~190Mbps
- Download: ~380–400Mbps
Asia Region
- Hong Kong: ~414Mbps
- Tokyo: ~213Mbps
- Taiwan: ~425Mbps
Mainland China
- Download speed is relatively high
- Upload speed is limited by outbound routing constraints
Overall performance is consistent with a 200Mbps cloud server.
9. Streaming Unlock Test
Supported Services
Partially Unsupported
- TikTok
- Bilibili
- Spotify
Overall Performance
- Good US-region streaming unlock support
- AI services work normally
- Typical behavior for a native datacenter IP
10. Recommended Use Cases
Suitable For
- Website hosting
- WordPress
- API services
- AI inference
- OpenClaw
- DeepSeek
- Cross-border business
- Streaming media
- Development and testing
Not Ideal For
- Users requiring CN2 routing
- Latency-sensitive China Mobile users
- TikTok operations
- Low-latency mainland China business applications
11. Final Thoughts
SurferCloud’s Los Angeles lightweight cloud “Burst” series focuses on affordable pricing, high bandwidth, and unmetered traffic usage. Overall, it positions itself as an entry-level to mid-range international cloud server with stable performance and standard international routing.
While it does not offer CN2 connectivity, its latency and bandwidth performance are reasonable for the price point.
Pros
- Affordable pricing
- 200Mbps bandwidth
- Unmetered traffic
- AMD EPYC processors
- Broadcast IP
- Windows support
- AI image support
Cons
- No CN2 routing
- Higher latency for China Mobile
- Average TikTok compatibility
Overall Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Suitable as a long-term cloud server, website hosting server, or AI testing platform.
