Based on the structures of tracheids and vessels, you would expect water transport to be faster in tracheids than in vessels.
The vessel elements of xylem have adjacent companion cells that aid in the conduction of water.

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Vessels are more efficient at water transport than tracheids due to their larger diameter and the formation of continuous tubes, which reduce resistance to water flow. Tracheids, being narrower and interconnected through pits, offer more resistance and thus slower water movement. Companion cells are associated with phloem, not xylem, and do not aid in water conduction.

Based on the Structures of Tracheids and Vessels, You Would