As slow as molasses kept outdoors in winter. Replacement is headed here.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from SanDiskBy SM OLS, May 7, 2024
Hello Devon_Nullman,
We are sorry to hear about your user experience. Poor or slow speeds can be caused by: Host device port speed, Format and file system, Directory with lots of small files, Deeply nested directory etc.
Please refer to the mentioned link below to know the "Common Causes of Slow External and USB Flash Drive Performance" : https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/17047
If you have any query or need technical assistance open a support ticket in brief and share the possible error screenshots at https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb. We would be more than happy to assist you.