Dash Cam 101 - Guide to SD Cards

Dash cameras put more wear and tear on SD cards so you need to pick something more durable. We show you what matters.

UPDATE: May 13, 2019
This video is outdated - see our new video for our latest recommendations on SD Cards. https://youtu.be/ccd0Oo5uBek

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Please note, we earn a commission from the retailers we link below. Since Jan 2017 we have purchased all dash cameras we review and we do not have paid relationships with manufacturers. We only recommend products after hours of research, hands-on testing and analysis.

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OUR SD CARD PICKS

Top Pick - 64GB Samsung Pro Endurance
Affordable and incredibly durable. It’s designed for dash cameras and backed by a 3-year warranty. It’s a great value.
https://geni.us/64ProEnduranceAmazon


Runner Up - Sandisk High Endurance
Get the Sandisk HE if Samsung’s Pro Endurance hasn’t dropped in price or is unavailable for purchase. While the Sandisk HE still works well for dash cams in 2019, its performance lags significantly.
https://geni.us/64SandiskHEAmazon

Budget High Capacity Pick - Samsung EVO Plus, EVO Select & Sandisk Ultra
Good options for professional drivers, parking mode users who need the added space for less or to make videos about their journey. No warranty or optimizations for dash cam use but cheaper.
Sandisk A1: https://geni.us/128SandiskA1Amazon
EVO Plus: https://geni.us/128SandiskA1Amazon




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GET A BACKUP CARD
We recommend drivers purchase a second (16-32GB) SD card for emergencies. You’ll be able to swap your cards out and keep recording without worrying that you’ll overwrite important footage. As well you’ll be protected in case your current card has any problems.

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OTHER LINKS:

If you want to learn more about the different memory types (SLC, TLC, MLC), Linus from Techquickie has a great video on the technical details:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9mbZUI0J3A

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PHOTO CREDIT

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