Category Archives: Offers

Nexus Bytes MT Basic SSD

Nexus Bytes is having its weekly 72-hour Mega Thursday Basic SSD offer with the following specs:

  • Intel Xeon E3-1230 host node
  • 2 vCPU
  • 1GB RAM
  • 100GB Disk
  • SSD Disk Type
  • 10TB Monthly Bandwidth
  • 1Gpbs Port
  • $4 per month
  • KVM Virtualization
  • Locations: Germany and New York
  • Special bonus: Free 100GB Storage VPS with 1IPv4 NAT (384MB RAM, 2TB Monthly Bandwidth)

How this limited time deal fared under our LEBRE scoring methodology is presented below:

Compared to REBOX1 (also previously offered by Nexus Bytes), the value of this offer is somewhat poor in terms of host node single-core Passmark, RAM and disk type. However, it offers a very good value for number of vCPUs, and port speed, and the strongest selling points are the undoubtedly the massive 10TB bandwidth that makes REBOX1’s 3TB bandwidth look measly, and the super generous 100GB snappy SSD storage space.

The overall LEBRE score of 122 indicates that this box has a better price-performance value compared to the reference REBOX1. It is perfectly well-suited for personal use such as hosting a blog. If your blog is very rich in media or if you need to share or transfer lots of data every month, then this box is perfect for you.

One other VERY, VERY IMPORTANT consideration that we cannot capture using our LEBRE scoring methodology is the free 100GB storage NAT VPS that comes with this plan (you need to open a ticket to get it). Some providers offer an additional block storage that you can mount with your basic plan, but Nexus Bytes is offering an additional storage VPS complete with its own RAM, bandwidth and OS!

You literally buy one VPS and get another free.

This is definitely a very interesting value proposition. There are many possibilities with an additional NAT storage VPS. You can mount it as a additional drive using SSHFS and you effectively get 200GB storage! Backups and things that are not needed to be accessed frequently can be sent to the NAT storage VPS so as not to take up space on your faster SSD. If you want, you can even put a lightweight web server on the NAT VPS!

TL;DR A box that gets most things done for bandwidth guzzlers. Free additional storage too? Just take my money.

You have less than 72 hours to buy your box in Germany or in New York to support Nexus Bytes, who is on The Whitelist.

Update: real-world VPS benchmarks

HostDoc TX3 Dallas Flash Sale

HostDoc is offering another lowend VPS flash sale with the following specs:

  • Intel Xeon Gold 6128 host node
  • 3 vCPU
  • 4GB RAM
  • 20GB + 50GB Disk
  • NVME + HDD Disk Type
  • 2TB Monthly Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • £4 per month (annual payment; otherwise £4.79 per month)
  • KVM Virtualization
  • Location: Dallas

The results of the LEBRE scoring methodology (using the lower £4 amount) is as follows:

Compared to REBOX1, the value of this HostDoc Dallas sale offering is somewhat weak in terms of host node single-core Passmark and monthly bandwidth. Disk type is reasonable, and it offers excellent value in terms of number of vCPUs, RAM and disk size. The highlight is no doubt the blazing 10 Gbps port speed (a rare offering for lowend boxes) that leaves our REBOX1 in the dust.

The overall LEBRE score of 165 suggests that this HostDoc Dallas sale offering is of exceptional value compared to the reference REBOX1 and should perform similarly well, capable of handling a medium sized website without breaking a sweat. If you want the fastest download speeds, this box is for you. If you need lots of bandwidth, consider HostDoc’s Kansas offer instead.

TL;DR A solid all-rounder that easily rivals the reference box. Recommended for those with a need for speed.

If you are afraid of missing the offer, buy your box immediately and support HostDoc, who is on The Whitelist.

HostDoc KC3 Kansas Flash Sale

HostDoc is offering a VPS flash sale with the following specs:

  • Intel Xeon E7-4870 host node
  • 4 vCPU
  • 8GB RAM
  • 50GB + 50GB Disk
  • SSD + HDD Disk Type
  • Unlimited Monthly Bandwidth
  • 1Gbps Port
  • £4.16 per month (annual payment; otherwise £4.99 per month)
  • KVM Virtualization
  • Location: Kansas

The results of the LEBRE scoring methodology (using the lower £4.16 amount) is as follows:

Compared to REBOX1, the value of this HostDoc’s offering is very weak for host node single-core Passmark, lacking quite a bit of juice compared to recent offers on LEBRE. Disk type and port speeds are reasonable, but it truly shines in number of vCPUs, RAM and disk size. The highlight is no doubt the unlimited bandwidth at 1Gbps port speed that blows to bits our REBOX1.

The overall LEBRE score of 216 suggests that this HostDoc Kansas offering is of extreme exceptional value, obliterating the reference REBOX1. The host node CPU is pretty weak, but everything else more than makes up for that weakness. If your use case requires lots of RAM and fast bandwidth, look no further.

TL;DR Just buy it now if you don’t need a powerful CPU.

If you are afraid of missing the offer, buy your box immediately and support HostDoc, who is on The Whitelist.

Update: real-world VPS benchmarks

SmartHost KVM NVME SSD Budget VPS Flash Sale

SmartHost is offering a VPS flash sale (Nov 2019) with the following specs:

  • Intel Xeon E5-2670 host node
  • 4 vCPU
  • 8GB RAM
  • 40GB Disk
  • Nvme Disk Type
  • 2TB Monthly Bandwidth
  • 1Gbps Port
  • $5.79 per month (annual payment; otherwise $6.95 per month)
  • KVM Virtualization
  • Locations: Los Angeles CA, Buffalo NY, & Dallas TX

The results of the LEBRE scoring methodology (using the lower $5.79 amount) is as follows:

LEBRE Scores (higher is better)

Compared to REBOX1, the value of SmartHost’s offering is weak for host node single-core Passmark and bandwidth, but reasonable for disk type, disk size and port speed. However, its value is very strong in terms of number of vCPUs and exceptionally strong for RAM, clearly blowing REBOX1 out of the water.

The overall LEBRE score of 85 suggests that this SmartHost offering is highly competitive relative to the reference REBOX1, especially if number of vCPUs and RAM is a key concern for the intended use case.

TL;DR If you need a dedicated server performance but don’t have the money for one, get this.

If you are afraid of missing the offer, buy your box immediately and support SmartHost, who is on The Whitelist.

Update: real-world VPS benchmarks