diff --git a/doc/api/stream.md b/doc/api/stream.md
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@@ -768,7 +768,8 @@ end
 ```
 
 *Note*: In general, the `readable.pipe()` and `'data'` event mechanisms are
-preferred over the use of the `'readable'` event.
+easier to understand than the `'readable'` event.
+However, handling `'readable'` might result in increased throughput.
 
 ##### readable.isPaused()
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