How to get better speeds for data transfer.

Question

I have a USB3 card reader (as shown) and it only transfers at 10 MBS. Files are CR2 image files and around 50 at a time, each around 23MB per file. The reader is connected directly into the USB3 port on the back of the PC (motherboard: ASUS PRIME H310M-E R2.0 - LGA1151). I have the latest up to date Windows 11 PRO 24H2. I've tried all USB ports - both USB2 and USB3 and still only 10 MBS from both types. The camera card is a Lexar Platinum II 16GB 200X. Transfering back to the card gets only 6 MBS. Is there anything I can do to get faster transfers?

Answer 1

Hello

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

Here are some steps you can take to improve the speed:

1. Ensure that your USB 3.0 drivers are up to date. You can do this by going to Device Manager, finding your USB device, right-clicking it, and selecting "Update driver".
2. If your card is formatted with FAT32, consider reformatting it to NTFS or exFAT, which can handle larger files and faster transfer speeds.
3. In Device Manager, go to the properties of your USB device, navigate to the Policies tab, and select "Better performance". Remember to use the "Safely Remove Hardware" option to avoid data corruption.
4. Sometimes, real-time protection from antivirus software can slow down transfer speeds. Temporarily disabling it might help, but be sure to re-enable it after the transfer.
5. Ensure that your USB cable and card reader are in good condition. A faulty cable or reader can significantly impact transfer speeds.
6. Transferring files from deeply nested directories or directories with many small files can slow down the process. Try to organize your files into fewer, larger directories.

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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