For big files it would make a very noticeable difference actually, try scp with different encryption algorithms even and you will see how much it matters.
With that said, by 'quickly', I was focusing more on easiness and simplicity.
With that said, by 'quickly', I was focusing more on easiness and simplicity.
A quick article that may help you out: http://intermediatesql.com/linux/scrap-the-scp-how-to-copy-d...
This has been my experience in practice, too.