@Jake12 I use PrivadoVPN, it’s absolutely fine, £30 for a two year subscription.
I personally wouldn’t bother using a VPN installed on a router, but I guess it’s a thing for some. It can significantly slow down internet speed.
I travel globally fairly regularly, so I use a VPN all the time.
The Netgear has a longer WiFi range via antennas so I'll disable WiFi on the smart hub but keep wifi on the Netgear.