VMRack is a hosting provider offering overseas cloud servers and VPS products. In addition to its standard international line (L1 series), the company also offers an optimized Los Angeles cloud VPS series (L2 series). This lineup features optimized routing across major Chinese carriers: China Telecom AS4134 (ChinaNet 163 backbone), China Unicom AS10099, and China Mobile CMI, enabling improved bidirectional routing performance.
This review focuses on the VMRack L2.VPS.2C2G.Base plan, providing a comprehensive evaluation including package options, IP quality, hardware performance, network latency, global packet loss, and both inbound/outbound routing analysis. Note: all test data was collected during peak evening hours.
VMRack Official Website:
https://www.vmrack.net/
1. VMRack Optimized VPS Plans
1. Monthly Plans (20% Discount Available)
Promo code (valid until April 30):
UK9AWWQK
| Plan | CPU | RAM | NVMe | Bandwidth | Traffic | Discounted Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L2.VPS.2C2G.Base | 2 vCPU | 2GB | 40GB | 5Gbps | 2TB/month | $3.92/month Link |
| L2.VPS.2C4G.Base | 2 vCPU | 4GB | 60GB | 5Gbps | 4TB/month | $7.13/month Link |
| L2.VPS.4C4G.Plus | 4 vCPU | 4GB | 80GB | 5Gbps | 6TB/month | $10.33/month Link |
| L2.VPS.4C8G.Plus | 4 vCPU | 8GB | 100GB | 5Gbps | 10TB/month | $16.75/month Link |
| L2.VPS.8C8G.Pro | 8 vCPU | 8GB | 150GB | 10Gbps | 20TB/month | $29.58/month Link |
| L2.VPS.8C16G.Pro | 8 vCPU | 16GB | 200GB | 10Gbps | 30TB/month | $44.02/month Link |
Key features:
- Up to 10Gbps bandwidth
- NVMe SSD storage
- Tier-1 backbone network
- US-native IP
- Renewal at same price
2. Annual Special Plans
No promo code required.
| Model | CPU | RAM | NVMe | Traffic | Bandwidth | 6 Months | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L2.VPS.1C1G.Base | 1 vCPU | 1GB | 20GB | 1TB/month | 5Gbps | $16 | $26 Link |
| L2.VPS.2C2G.Base | 2 vCPU | 2GB | 40GB | 2TB/month | 5Gbps | $26 | $45 Link |
| L2.VPS.2C4G.Base | 2 vCPU | 4GB | 60GB | 4TB/month | 5Gbps | $39 | $69 Link |
Compared to monthly billing, annual plans offer better value. For example, the 2C2G plan is only $45/year.
2. Test Server Information
Test IP:
38.65.**.**
IP details:
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | La Puente, California, USA |
| ASN | AS46783 |
| Organization | EASY LINK LLC |
| ISP | Cogent Communications |
IP range:
38.65.90.0/24
IP type:
- US-native IP
- Datacenter IP
3. Server Hardware Performance
Environment:
Virtualization: KVM OS: Debian 12 Architecture: x86_64
CPU:
AMD EPYC Rome 2 cores 2.6GHz
Sysbench CPU
Single-core:
1582.96
Multi-core:
3168.88
Geekbench 5
Single-core:
1003
Multi-core:
1932
Performance is at a standard 2-core VPS level, suitable for:
- Website hosting
- API services
- Development environments
4. Memory Performance
Memory:
2GB (1.6GB available)
Sysbench memory test:
Read: 46497 MB/s
Write: 21148 MB/s
Latency: 152 ns
Memory performance is solid.
5. Disk Performance
Storage:
NVMe SSD (40GB)
FIO results:
Random I/O:
Read: 4.68 MB/s
Write: 39.3 MB/s
Sequential I/O:
Read: 719 MB/s
Write: 365 MB/s
Overall performance is within normal NVMe VPS range.
6. IP Quality Test
IP info:
IP: 38.65.**.** ASN: AS46783 Org: Easy Link LLC
IP type:
- US-native IP
- Datacenter IP
Risk scores:
| Database | Risk |
|---|---|
| IP2Location | Low |
| Scamalytics | 0 |
| ipapi | 0.10% |
| AbuseIPDB | 0 |
Overall: low-risk IP.
7. Streaming Unlock Tests
Results:
| Service | Status |
|---|---|
| TikTok | Unlocked |
| Netflix | Unlocked |
| Disney+ | Unlocked |
| YouTube | Unlocked |
| Amazon Prime | Unlocked |
| Unlocked | |
| ChatGPT | Unlocked |
Region detected:
United States
Suitable for:
- TikTok operations
- Overseas social media
- Streaming services
8. China Network Latency
Test nodes: 159 locations
Average latency:
185ms
Carrier latency:
| ISP | Average |
|---|---|
| China Telecom | 179ms |
| China Unicom | 187ms |
| China Mobile | 192ms |
Hong Kong / Macau / Taiwan:
156ms
Overall: typical US West Coast latency.
9. Overseas Latency
Global average:
152ms
By region:
| Region | Latency |
|---|---|
| Asia | 197ms |
| Europe | 140ms |
| North America | 14ms |
| South America | 174ms |
| Africa | 244ms |
| Oceania | 140ms |
Los Angeles local:
1ms
10. Global Packet Loss Test
Ping.pe results:
- Near 0% packet loss globally
- North America: 10–70ms latency
- Europe: 130–150ms
- Asia: 110–200ms
Network stability is good.
11. China Outbound Routing Analysis
China Telecom Route
Sichuan Telecom → Guangzhou Telecom 163 → Los Angeles Telecom node → Cogent → Server
Key node:
AS4134
Characteristics:
- ChinaNet 163 backbone access
- Los Angeles exit
Latency:
~190ms
China Unicom Route
Unicom 4837 → Los Angeles → AS10099 → Cogent → Server
Latency:
~168ms
Performance: good.
China Mobile Route
China Mobile → CMI Los Angeles → Cogent → Server
Latency:
~200ms
Normal performance.
12. China Return Routing Analysis
Telecom Return
Server → Unicom 10099 → Hong Kong → Unicom 4837 → Telecom 163 → China
Latency:
150–170ms
Unicom Return
Server → 10099 → Hong Kong → Unicom 4837 → China
Latency:
~146ms
Good performance.
Mobile Return
Server → 10099 → Hong Kong → Unicom 4837 → CMI → China
Latency:
190–200ms
13. Domestic Speed Test
NodeQuality results:
China Telecom:
1437 Mbps
China Unicom:
2675 Mbps
Conclusion: sufficient international bandwidth.
14. VMRack L2 Optimized VPS Summary
Overall performance is solid.
Advantages:
- Optimized routing for three major Chinese carriers
- AS4134 + AS10099 + CMI backbone
- US-native IP
- Streaming unlock support
- 5Gbps bandwidth
- Low price
Disadvantages:
- Higher latency on some mobile networks
- Datacenter IP (not residential)
15. Final Conclusion
VMRack L2 series is a cost-effective optimized routing VPS solution.
Key features:
- Optimized China routing
- Strong international bandwidth
- US-native IP
- Suitable for users in China
Use cases:
- Website hosting
- Cross-border business
- TikTok operations
- Overseas applications
If you are looking for a low-cost US VPS with optimized China routing, VMRack is a strong option worth considering.
