Fastest Way to Transfer Files to Steam Deck: The Final Showdown!
42What’s the fastest way to move files from your PC to the Steam Deck? I tested pretty much everything—SSHFS, WinSCP, RustDesk, sneakernet, MTP, even good old Samba—to see what actually delivers the speed, and what just wastes your time.
I wired, unwired, docked, rebooted, and even BIOS-tweaked... all so you don’t have to.
I’ll show you what wins, what fails, and why I still stick with SSHFS (even though it’s not the fastest). Spoiler: Wi-Fi is the devil.
👇 CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro & Why This Test Matters
00:54 - Quick Disclaimer / Testing Philosophy
01:45 - Test File, Network Conditions & Setup
02:29 - SSHFS, WinSCP, RustDesk Explained
03:54 - Wi-Fi vs Ethernet Results Breakdown
07:25 - Sneakernet Tests (SD Card & USB Drive)
09:10 - MTP Cable Transfer Test
10:12 - SMB / Samba Test Results
12:22 - Fastest Methods Revealed
13:41 - Final Thoughts
🔗 LINKS
SSHFS for 2024
• Steam Deck: The Complete SSHFS Tutorial (U...
UGREEN USBC Adapter
https://amzn.to/4kEZh4A
MTP Cable (High Speed USB-C to USB-C Cable)
https://amzn.to/3HBbUil
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