Data movement between storage devices is extremely slow
Data movement between storage devices is extremely slow
You're experiencing slower performance when moving files between your SSD and HDD on Linux Mint via USB. It might be due to how the file system handles the transfer or the USB interface. You could try optimizing the partition layout, using a faster USB drive, or adjusting the file system settings. If the issue persists, consider checking for driver updates or hardware compatibility.
It's the usual 7200rpm hard drive, and I was expecting a USB connection but thought I'd get at least a megabyte per second.
The USB connection could be the problem. Check what iostat displays for details.
Cheap pendrives tend to perform poorly in random input operations, especially when handling many small files—a common worst-case situation. Speed improves as you move larger files. You can verify this by pausing the copy process and attempting to transfer a big file, such as 100MB, to and from the drive.