Pzea Singapore VPS Review: 2-Core 1GB Plan at $50/Year with Network Analysis

Pzea is a brand operated by the Chinese merchant Mr. K, known for good reputation but relatively high prices, resulting in a smaller user base. Previous reviews of Pzea Japan VPS highlighted its excellent routing, stability, and performance. This time, Pzea is offering a promotion for its Singapore VPS: a plan originally priced at $100/year is now available for $50/year with an annual payment, making it a good option for those looking to build a website.

Plan Configuration

• CPU: 2 Cores
• Memory: 1GB
• Storage: 20GB HDD
• Bandwidth: 400GB Traffic
• Price: $50/year (Use discount code: PAUG50oOFF for 50% off)
• Payment Methods: Alipay
• Purchase Link: https://www.pzea.com

Ping Test

Sichuan Telecom Ping Test (evening): Average latency 73ms. Super Ping Test: Average latency 104.4ms. The results are quite impressive.

I/O Test

After multiple tests by xiaoz, the average I/O speed is only 50M+/s. As the official specification states HDD storage, the I/O performance is lower than SSD drives from other providers, making this I/O speed quite low.

Outbound Routing

Sichuan Telecom routing exits via Guangdong and then Hong Kong, with no detours.

Jilin Unicom routes directly out from Shanghai.

Sichuan Deyang Mobile routes out from Beijing and then passes through Hong Kong, with no detours.

Inbound Routing

Return to Sichuan Telecom:

traceroute to 61.139.2.69 (61.139.2.69), 30 hops max, 60 byte packets
 1  *
 2  129.126.131.113  0.97 ms  AS17547  Singapore m1.com.sg
 3  xe-10-1-1.a088.m1net.com.sg (203.211.158.117)  14.06 ms  AS17547  Singapore m1.com.sg
 4  75.203-211-158.unknown.qala.com.sg (203.211.158.75)  1.47 ms  AS17547  Singapore m1.com.sg
 5  63-217-24-201.static.pccwglobal.net (63.217.24.201)  1.76 ms  AS3491  Singapore pccw.com
 6  HundredGE0-7-0-0.br02.hkg15.pccwbtn.net (63.223.17.94)  37.28 ms  AS3491  China Hong Kong pccw.com
 7  HundredGE0-7-0-0.br02.hkg15.pccwbtn.net (63.223.17.94)  35.52 ms  AS3491  China Hong Kong pccw.com
 8  202.97.122.113  36.20 ms  AS4134  China Hong Kong Telecom
 9  202.97.57.82  46.64 ms  AS4134  China Guangdong Guangzhou Telecom
10  202.97.94.101  42.74 ms  AS4134  China Guangdong Guangzhou Telecom
11  202.97.94.137  46.05 ms  AS4134  China Guangdong Guangzhou Telecom
12  202.97.65.202  70.38 ms  *  China Sichuan Chengdu Telecom
13  *
14  61.139.113.54  70.29 ms  AS4134  China Sichuan Chengdu Telecom
15  ns.sc.cninfo.net (61.139.2.69)  74.89 ms  AS4134  China Sichuan Chengdu Telecom

Return to Beijing Unicom:

traceroute to 114.242.234.245 (114.242.234.245), 30 hops max, 60 byte packets
 1  *
 2  129.126.131.113  285.18 ms  AS17547  Singapore m1.com.sg
 3  xe-10-1-1.a088.m1net.com.sg (203.211.158.117)  0.60 ms  AS17547  Singapore m1.com.sg
 4  75.203-211-158.unknown.qala.com.sg (203.211.158.75)  2.05 ms  AS17547  Singapore m1.com.sg
 5  203.208.191.229  1.92 ms  AS7473  SINGTEL.COM backbone singtel.com
 6  203.208.152.106  1.50 ms  AS7473  Singapore singtel.com
 7  203.208.171.61  99.94 ms  AS7473  China Guangdong Guangzhou singtel.com
 8  219.158.103.29  109.29 ms  AS4837  China Guangdong Guangzhou Unicom
 9  219.158.103.217  103.11 ms  AS4837  China Guangdong Guangzhou Unicom
10  *
11  *
12  61.51.169.66  238.12 ms  AS4808  China Beijing Unicom
13  *
14  124.65.223.18  241.14 ms  AS4808  China Beijing Unicom
15  114.242.234.245  240.08 ms  AS4808  China Beijing Unicom

Return to Hunan Mobile:

traceroute to 183.215.161.52 (183.215.161.52), 30 hops max, 60 byte packets
 1  *
 2  129.126.131.113  10.61 ms  AS17547  Singapore m1.com.sg
 3  xe-10-1-1.a088.m1net.com.sg (203.211.158.117)  0.53 ms  AS17547  Singapore m1.com.sg
 4  75.203-211-158.unknown.qala.com.sg (203.211.158.75)  3.10 ms  AS17547  Singapore m1.com.sg
 5  unknown.telstraglobal.net (210.176.138.89)  1.88 ms  AS4637,AS10026  Singapore telstra.com
 6  223.119.48.2  14.14 ms  AS58453  China Hong Kong Mobile
 7  223.120.22.5  76.07 ms  AS58453  China Shanghai Mobile
 8  221.183.55.30  72.71 ms  AS9808  China Shanghai Mobile
 9  221.183.25.189  137.34 ms  AS9808  China Shanghai Mobile
10  *
11  221.176.16.234  96.81 ms  AS9808  China Hunan Changsha Mobile
12  221.183.19.190  91.96 ms  AS9808  China Hunan Changsha Mobile
13  *
14  *
15  111.23.0.25  105.96 ms  AS56047  China Hunan Changsha Mobile
16  111.23.0.117  110.66 ms  AS56047  China Hunan Changsha Mobile
17  *
18  183.215.161.52  99.92 ms  AS56047  China Hunan Huaihua Mobile

Based on the outbound and inbound routing tests, although it does not use CN2 lines, it ensures direct connections for the three major networks, unlike Vultr or OVH Singapore which suffer from significant detours.

Comparison with Alibaba Cloud Singapore

In a previous article, Alibaba Cloud (International) Singapore VPS as low as $4.5/month, with basic tests reviewed Alibaba Cloud's Singapore VPS. Alibaba Cloud offers two-way CN2, so from a network perspective, Pzea is at a disadvantage. Users familiar with Alibaba Cloud Hong Kong or Singapore may have encountered a fatal issue: "HTTPS Blocking," where HTTPS access fails intermittently depending on the region and operator, though restarting or changing the IP resolves it. Otherwise, I would definitely choose Alibaba Cloud Singapore for website hosting.

Pzea Usage Summary

• Suitable for安心 (peace of mind) website building.
• Prices are relatively high, but network performance is good with direct connections for the three major networks.
• Ticket response is very slow.
• Cannot be used for proxy services (building ladders); doing so will result in immediate suspension. Real-name verification and a security deposit are required for proxy usage.
• The I/O of this Singapore special offer machine is significantly lower than the Japan machine I purchased previously.
• Domestic PayPal payments may fail, forcing a switch to Alipay.

Other Information

• Pzea Singapore Test IP: 103.19.9.1
• Pzea Singapore Special Offer Link: https://www.pzea.com Monthly discount code: PAUG30off, Annual discount code: PAUG50oOFF (50% off)
• Official Website: https://www.pzea.com/