USB3 harddrive on USB2 port vs USB2 harddrive on USB2 port

m1xed0s

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Hi,

I was searching web but did not find anything matching what I look for.

I know USB3 harddrive runs faster (read/write) when plugged into USB3 port than into USB2 port generally speaking. But what if comparing with a USB2 harddrive plugged into USB2 port?

I have one USB2 harddrive and one USB3 harddrive. Both are portable, non-SSD ones. I am trying to figure out which one to plug in to my wireless router usb port (USB2 only) for fileshare...

So which one performs better? USB3 on USB2 Port OR USB2 on USB2 port?