DMIT Los Angeles Premium VPS: Real-World Performance Testing & Review

Looking for a reliable West Coast VPS with premium China routes? DMIT's Los Angeles Premium line offers CN2 GIA connectivity at competitive rates—but does it deliver on real-world performance? This hands-on review breaks down actual speed tests, routing analysis, and streaming capabilities to help you decide if DMIT LAX Premium fits your deployment needs.

What We're Testing

DMIT LAX.Pro.TINY Specifications:

• 1 vCPU AMD EPYC 9654

• 2GB RAM

• 20GB SSD Storage

• 1TB Monthly Transfer (Bidirectional)

• 4Gbps Port Speed

• $9.90/month

DMIT operates as an upstream provider for various hosting companies, established in 2017. They specialize in optimized routes across Hong Kong, USA, and Japan with payment options including PayPal, Alipay, credit cards, and cryptocurrency.

Testing IP: 154.26.184.1

Speed Test Results: Mixed Performance Across Regions

Here's what actual speed tests revealed across different Chinese ISPs:

China Telecom (Best Performance):

• Jiangsu/Zhejiang regions: 144-172 Mbps download

• Upload speeds consistently strong at 211 Mbps

• Latency around 133-135ms

• Minimal jitter (0.2-0.4ms)

China Mobile:

• Sichuan: Exceptional 438 Mbps download

• Zhejiang 5G: 147 Mbps download

• Latency slightly higher at 168ms

Noteworthy Issue: Jiangsu Suzhou telecom node showed unusually low download (24 Mbps) despite strong upload speeds—likely a localized routing anomaly.

System Performance Benchmarks

The AMD EPYC 9654 single-core setup delivers solid fundamentals:

Disk I/O (fio tests):

• 4K blocks: 125 MB/s total (31.2k IOPS)

• 64K blocks: 2.15 GB/s (33.6k IOPS)

• 1M blocks: 2.08 GB/s sequential

CPU Performance (Geekbench 6):

• Single-core: 1912

• Multi-core: 1905 (expected for 1 vCPU)

International Network (iperf3):

• Los Angeles local: 1.03 Gbps up / 994 Mbps down (0.35ms latency)

• NYC: 971 Mbps up / 678 Mbps down

• Europe/Asia: 600-800 Mbps range

For projects requiring consistent disk throughput and predictable CPU performance, these numbers indicate a well-provisioned environment. If you're evaluating providers for latency-sensitive applications between China and North America, understanding routing topology becomes critical—which brings us to the next section.

👉 Explore DMIT's optimized China connectivity and transparent routing policies

Routing Analysis: The CN2 GIA Advantage

DMIT uses China Telecom CN2 GIA (AS4809) for return traffic to mainland China, confirmed via traceroute testing:

Beijing Telecom (AS4134):

DMIT LAX → CN2 Backbone (59.43.x.x) → Shanghai → Beijing
Average latency: 153ms | Stable routing through CN2

Beijing Unicom (AS4837):

DMIT LAX → CN2 → Telecom handoff → Unicom backbone
Average latency: 148-153ms | Multi-ISP transit

Beijing Mobile (AS9808):

DMIT LAX → CN2 → ChinaNet → CMNET
Average latency: 152-157ms | Slightly longer path

Key Observation: All three major Chinese ISPs route through CN2 infrastructure with consistent sub-160ms latency from the US West Coast. This makes DMIT LAX Premium particularly effective for cross-border workloads requiring stable connectivity.

Streaming & Service Accessibility

IPv4 Results (Strong US Coverage)

Working Services:

• YouTube Premium (US region)

• Amazon Prime Video (US)

• Netflix (Originals only—no full catalog)

• Most US streaming: Paramount+, Discovery+, HBO Max, Peacock, NBC, FOX

• ChatGPT, Google Gemini supported

Limited/Blocked:

• Disney+ (IP banned)

• Hulu (not accessible)

• ESPN+, MGM+, Starz (blocked)

• Claude AI (no access)

IPv6 Results (Partial Support)

IPv6 connectivity exists but many streaming services don't support it yet. Notable working services include YouTube Premium, BritBox, and HBO Max. Most platforms still rely on IPv4 infrastructure.

Performance Comparison: Why Premium Routes Matter

Based on testing across DMIT's product lines and competitor offerings:

Latency Rankings (China Telecom users):

1. CN2 GIA (DMIT Premium): ~133ms average

2. CMIN2 (Eyeball routes): ~137ms average (+4ms)

3. AS9929 routes: Variable, often higher

For most use cases—web hosting, API services, development environments—the 4ms difference between CN2 GIA and CMIN2 won't justify the premium pricing. The CMIN2 "Eyeball" tier offers excellent value for general-purpose deployments without latency-critical requirements.

When Premium Makes Sense:

• Real-time applications (gaming servers, video conferencing)

• Financial services requiring consistent sub-150ms latency

• High-traffic sites where every millisecond counts for user experience

Final Verdict

DMIT's Los Angeles Premium line delivers on its core promise: reliable, low-latency connectivity to mainland China via CN2 GIA routing. The infrastructure is solid, performance metrics align with specifications, and routing stability outperforms cheaper alternatives.

However, the premium pricing demands careful consideration. For typical web hosting, development work, or moderate-traffic applications, DMIT's more economical CMIN2 Eyeball tier provides 95% of the performance at significantly lower cost. Reserve the Premium tier for scenarios where consistent sub-140ms latency and CN2 GIA's superior routing during peak hours genuinely impact your application's success. Whether you're running cross-border e-commerce, API gateways, or latency-sensitive services, DMIT's transparent routing policies and proven track record make it a dependable choice in the competitive Los Angeles VPS market.

👉 Compare DMIT's Premium and Eyeball tiers to find your optimal price-performance balance