⚡️⚡️ UPDATE: Nov 13, 2020 ⚡️⚡️ Samsung's Pro Endurance remains our top pick for its performance and value. Sandisk's High Endurance U3 card is our new runner-up endurance pick. It's cheaper than Samsung with slightly reduced reliability and a lower 2-year warranty. Great value. Get it Here: geni.us/64SandiskHighEndurance Read more about our new recommendation on our website: carcamcentral.com/guide/recommended-microsd-cards-for-dash-cameras
@Carcamcentral is it possible to do a review on the Vantrue pro memory card it a popular dash camera company who has one of the best dash cameras for the money im using the Vantrue N4 PRO Dash camera but wondering if there 256 memory card is worth buying obviously they highly recommend it being used with there dash cameras, but its a 49$ memory card but I'm wondering if its better than the others considering its made for a dash camera specifically or will I be fine and save by just buying the Samsung high endurance. Anyway looking forward to your feedback 😊 thanks again for this video it was very helpful 👍
The Vantrue Memory card 256GB comes with convenient SD adapter, compatible with any devices with SD card slot. Features & details Transfer read speeds up to 80MB/s, writing speed 70MB/s, ensures smooth video capture. Supports 4K and 1080P Full HD video recording and playback with UHS Speed Class U3 and Speed Class 10. (Performance results may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors) Compatible with all Vantrue dashcams and most of the dashcams in the market. Ideal for video monitoring cameras, surveillance cams, smartphones, CCTV, body cams, drones, tablet etc. The Vantrue High Endurance Video Card is able to withstand extreme temperatures, magnet, water and x-rays. Works perfectly in environments ranging from 32℉～158℉, storage temperature of -13℉ to 185℉. Free SD Adapter included in the package, easy for video transferring. Product information Vantrue 256GB
*Nice **Newest.Technology** cameras, superior to XT2 design, included Mount is much better.Note, these are slightly larger in size than the XT2, and don’t fit into enclosures designed fir the XT2. I tried them ...*
⚡️⚡️ UPDATE: MAY 5th, 2020 ⚡️⚡️ Sandisk's 2019 High Endurance cards are our new budget picks, replacing the Samsung EVO Plus / Sandisk Ultra A1 and the older 2015 High Endurance cards. The issues with counterfeits have been fixed and their reliability is proven. geni.us/64SandiskHighEndurance Samsung's Pro Endurance remains our top pick for their performance and value but are no longer the best performing cards. In March 2020, Sandisk launched their Max Endurance line, they have the best warranty and endurance rating of any consumer card I've seen. Their 128GB and 256GB cards have a 10 and 15 warranty - insane! Pricey though. I'll be bringing them in for testing soon. geni.us/64SandiskMax
Whenever I search for dash cam information that is detailed, I inevitably find my way to your channel for unbiased info. You are thorough and I am able to make decisions I would otherwise hesitate to make. Many thanks for your info,time and leaving me with options without a hard sell.
Thanks Paul, I appreciate the kind words and glad I was able to help. Any suggestions on what I can do better or any content you'd like to see? -Andrew
I am truly impressed with how professional your videos are. I also like the facts that you are responsive to viewers questions and that you purchase all of the equipment you review, I don't trust reviews from people who are sponsored. You have a new subscriber, thank you for your effort. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Pro1er. I try my best to deliver the type of reviews I would have wanted. Glad to see people appreciate the work I put into it. I'll keep it going for sure. I know people who are sponsored and if they do the work ethically it doesn't make too big a difference especially if they are sponsored by a company outside the category they review.. That said non-sponsored is best but it's a lot harder to do.
Thank you for this, I really enjoyed the tech explanation too. Frankly I find the huge spread of names that all sound so impressive very frustrating I bought a sandisk ultra car and it only lasted 3 months. I just picked up a couple of the sandisk SanDisk 256GB High Endurance for $34 each, compared to the SAMSUNG PRO Endurance 256GB which were $42 each, though they did come with SD adapters which I don't need. I am a truck driver and drive at least 8 hours a day, The dash cam has come in so much handy, and one day could save my CDL if I get into an accident. I have been using a dashcam since I started driving like 9 years ago. I feel like part of the reason I've been accident free. Other than my defensive driving classes I took when I got my license. I think a non negligible amount of it is due to the fact that if I do something stupid, I am going to look like a dummy when I put it on youtube.
Thanks for this video. I am surprised to find out that major brands (Samsung, Sandisk, etc) sell 128gb U1 Endurance level microSD card less than $40, while many DashCam manufacturers are selling their own memory cards for more than $100. Dashcam manufacturers might be getting a lot of profit from selling microSD cards at a higher margin, just like how Inkjet printer manufacturers are selling the printer at a discounted price but their inks at a higher price. Your video is the de facto standard video that I would like to recommend to others who are looking forward to upgrading their dashcam memory capacity.
Thanks SL! It is a bit disappointing that some manufacturers jack up the price. I can understand from a business perspective if their customers will still pay for it. -Andrew
I really appreciate all the work you do to put out useful and informed content in a clear way. With the current state of many review channels, it's nice to find one that seems genuinely trustworthy.
I started of with SanDisk, until I had a brand new one fail (wasn’t from my regular supplier). Then I found Adata, which although a bit cheaper, never gave any problems. Never tried Samsung cards, haven’t seen them locally but if I do I’ll sure give them a try! Great video! Glad to have you back Andrew!
you guys are awesome, you cannot imagine how much I was confused to buy my second dash cam for my other car. My first one was the roav A1, It was fine but I'm looking for better, scene I started watching your videos I found the best one. Thanks a lot guys and keep up the good work, few peoples are like you, and that is a good thing.
Great work! I really enjoy your videos. The animations are top notch here as well. My vote also goes to the Samsung Pro Endurance cards. I've been switching out to them for all my dashcams, GoPros, and security cameras. Shoutout to the Samsung Evo Selects for a more affordable option and a >128gb option, but I'm glad to hear about the new SanDisk options for Endurance cards at 256gb!
Likewise! I really enjoy your videos as well too. Thanks for the compliment. It's an interesting time for sure. I have a spreadsheet on all the endurance options and it's still hard to keep track and really compare the different options. -Andrew
Thanks! It's all me! I spent a lot of time adding new skills on Adobe After Effects (special effects) and Illustrator (vector graphics) to make this video. I'm happy you liked it. -Andrew
Excellent video. I don't think I'm alone in saying I keep up with all things dashcam, except memory cards. Admittedly, I been a little too busy to do some proper reading on the subject and have just been using 32gb Samsung Evo+ in all my cameras. Your video certainly clears things up. Thank you.
@@Lam Andrew, I know this is a huge request, but could you do a tutorial on installing a camera that uses parking mode? I really want to see how to do the wiring to the fuse box and tucking wires so they're hidden. thx again for your excellent research
Appreciate your reviews. I am having the same issues with my Aukey dash cam not recording so I was considering the Samsung PRO Endurance 64GB as suggested from your 2016 video. Then I saw your 2019 updated video in the description and saw it's still highly recommended. Great video and thanks again for keeping us informed.
You're welcome Cliff and glad I could help you out. Hope it fixes the issue with your Aukey camera and good thing you checked before it was too late. -Andrew
Professional driver here. Still using a Transcend Endurance 32GB card that's been used everyday for the past 2+ years, 9 hours a day on average. Upgraded my dash cam recently to the Viofo A129 Duo IR and I'm still getting 2 hours of recording loop on it! Looking forward to buying a bigger card to get more footage with my higher resolution dash cam. Thanks Andrew for the recommendations!
Just started buying the samsung endurance cards. I've had 3 transcend cards fail on me recently, they were all pretty old tho so not unexpected. I am gonna put these cards in all my family member's cars because I know they never check their dash cams so its nice to have a little more assurance that the cards will last a decent amount of time. thanks for the video.
Hey! Jon or John? They finally dropped in price so it's a good time to buy them. Should work out nicely for them. Thanks for commenting and I'm going to start doing the same. You're the most consistent dash cam reviewer! -Andrew
@@Lam I do go by Jon but I don't mind everyone types John haha. I appreciate the complement, I like watching your vids for how detailed you go into so many topics like memory card choices. Been trying to up my production a bit, but since i started this as a hobby and no video editing experience its a learning experience. If you get a chance to watch my new Q800 Pro review lemme know what you think, keep up the good work!
Hey Jon =) Production values takes a big investment in time. I used Lynda to learn Premiere which helped out a lot. Recently I spent a big chunk of time learning Illustrator and After Effects. Besides visual improvements I'm faster now in editing because of some of the shortcuts. I will definitely watch the video and give you a comment. Keep up the good work yourself! -Andrew
After watching the 2016 video recommendation, I bought two Transcend High Endurance cards last year. While the 16GB doesn't seem to have any issues, the 64GB one stopped reading when I was in the middle of transferring video files about two months after I started using is (on a dual channel VIOFO A129); I lost all the footage that hadn't been transferred and reformatted the card. About a week later, a similar error seems to have happened while the SD card was being used on the dashcam, so it didn't record any footage. I've ditched the 64GB card and I'm reluctant to keep on using the 16GB one. I'm shopping for new SD cards, so I'll take a look at the Samsung PRO Endurance ones.
@@LamHi, Andrew! Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, as with other brands, Transcend's warranty is void if we use their cards with a dashcam. «Transcend's consumer memory cards are not for use with write-intensive applications, including but not limited to: recursive / in-car recording devices» :-(
I've confirmed it before with Transcend customer service and marketing staff that their High-Endurance cards have a warranty for dashcam use. Their online info should be updated to reflect that.
I have about a total of 20 sd cards and the majority are Samsung evo cards ranging from 32gb to 128gb. I have one sandisk a1 400gb card that I use in my sg9663dc. I purchased a 64gb Samsung high endurance card that caused severe issues with my sg9663dc, viofo a129 duo and dr750s. My 5 year old 32gb Samsung evo card that I use for firmware updates is still working perfectly. I’m now only using Samsung evo cards in my q800pro, blackvue dr750s 2ch, viofo a129 duo and viofo a119. The only exception is the sandisk a1 400gb card that I use in my sg9663dc. I still don’t see a need for an endurance card since the very first Samsung endurance card I purchased was faulty.
I think it's a matter of probabilities, temperature (high heat takes a big toll on microSD cards), manufacturing quality, actual use per day that factors into how long your card ends up lasting. I'm also recommending cards to tens of thousands of people which will make a statistical difference over time compared to individual experiences. The newer EVO cards are also made from 3D TLC NAND which helps their stability. Still aside from all those variables, from what I understand of microSD card writing that optimizing firmware so the card can write to a completely filled card is very beneficial for integrity. To each their own though, I understand your perspective. -Andrew
First I want to say that I admire you for testing cameras that you purchase and you are providing honest reveiws. Now my actual question. After my last car accident I finally got myself a dual dash camera system. I chose it from someone elses top 10 video. My choice was Falcon Eye Prime 2. Almost from the start the system was malfunctioning and I didn't notice it. It wasn't due to the memory card and the main camera was replaced because I got the extended warranty. The replacement worked ok for a short time, but because I monitored it closer I caught it not recording when it should have been. It was set for 3 minute clips. There would be many 3 minute clips back to back and then there would be many just over one minute clips with gaps as much as 43 seconds. Then it would record flawless 3 minute clips and then bach to just over a minute. I'm told its the memory card. They really don't want to send me another camera. They are sending me a free memory card to try. How long should a memory card last before it should be replaced? Is there a better dual system that cost no more than 200 dollars that you recommend? Thanks
Hey RB, glad I could help. Memory card lifespan is tricky, it's more like an average so its tough to say when it'll fail. Overall a cheaper non-endurance card will fail much faster and it could be in a matter of days to months depending on its construction, temperature ,etc. I'm a fan of the Viofo A129 for most people. I've promoted Viofo quite a bit but I haven't seen another system that provides all the benefits and features of Viofo. As an alternative Rexing's V1P 3rd generation in the United States is similar with better customer service system. -Andrew
Just wanted to say that at 6:02 screen shot there is a recommendation for Transcend 400x, I have one of those in 128gb that I ran without issue in a daily driver (one channel 1080p Street Guardian) for 3.5 years. Got several years no problems from Samsgun plus and select, both, also. Guess I'm lucky but I have many 2-3 years-of-use cards and didn't buy an endurance card for the first time till last week
The Samsung Pro Endurance spec sheet states that its a MLC product. However, its Samsung marketing team's strategy trying to make their product better. THe Samsung Pro Endurance uses, in fact, TLC (which technically is still a MLC, just like saying a square is a type of rectangle). many of Samsung's product such as the 970 evo/plus spec sheet states it uses MLC, but has been proven to be TLC. Hopefully this comment will be noticed so you wont be bashed on by other people because of MLC/TLC confusion.
Edit: See below, Samsung has previously labeled their products as "3-bit MLC" which doesn't exist but can warp consumer comparisons. Samsung has not stated if the pro endurance is "2-bit MLC (real) or "3-bit MLC (fake, actually TLC). How confusing and disingenuous. Prior Response: Can you link me on where Samsung says the Pro Endurance is a TLC product? That analogy of saying TLC is MLC is wrong, it doesn't make any sense. I'm not getting bashed on by any people at all. I've done some really intense research to make the video. I appreciate the feedback though. Please let me know if I am wrong. -Andrew
@@Lam dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/samsung-pro-endurance-high-endurance-micro-sd-cards.34110/ www.extremetech.com/computing/268254-samsung-launches-new-970-evo-and-970-pro-ssds quote from one of the comment: "MLC (Multi-level cell) does not always explicitly mean 2-bit cell. While we do have unique terms and identifiers for 3-bit and 4-bit multi level cells, meaning MLC can sometimes be used to specifically refer to 2-bit cells, it is not a strict convention."
Thanks for the link. I saw that thread too but the thread was never posted. I trust Samsung's release a lot more versus some random rep (unless it's a staff member that I can take more seriously) news.samsung.com/global/video-5-years-vs-3-months-samsungs-new-pro-endurance-memory-cards where it states it's made from 64-layer 256GB MLC NAND. Also I just your comment about evo/plus having MLC specs. I haven't read that anywhere. In fact besides the higher capacity (256GB+) cards they don't even talk about its NAND construction at all. -Andrew
The problem is that Samsung defines MLC differently from others. Many of their storage product such as the 860 evo or 970 evo, they tend to use the term 3-bit MLC (which is just TLC NAND). The article from Samsung Newroom can actaully be "3-bit" MLC NAND
@@tchsiung9479 I just deleted my prior reply, I see your point. Samsung's Pro Endurance may be "3-bit MLC". Interesting, and makes sense from a cost point of view. That's actually really annoying and I appreciate you bringing that up. My recommendations won't change but the technical details will.
Lexar High Performance 633x (A1, UHS-I, V30 Made-in-Taiwan) works perfectly with Thinkware F800PRO where Sandisk Extreme failed with multiply self-restarting between recording of continuous drive and parking modes by dashcam. Sandisk High Endurance (UHS-I V30 64GB) recording works but experienced occasional self-restarting of driving mode from parking state.
for dual cameras, especially 4k, + parking mode, there needs to be higher capacity, affordable high endurance cards. the recommended card is low for my setup.
According to there website there 256GB pro endurance is 140,160 hours of 1080p 3.25MB/s recording (which is 16 years) with each lower version 1/2 that so 32GB is 2 years worth .
Great video! Very informative! Although I knew that micro sd cards fail with time, didn't realise that these endurance ones exist with MLC cells. Unfortunately, the 128GB Samsung Endurance costs 50 euros in my country at the moment... I 'm gonna go with the 128GB Samsung Evo Plus at 17 euros since even if it's starts acting up in a year or two, I can just buy another one and still I will have paid less.
Wonderful video, and very informative. Thank you, I'm now setting my sights on the Samsung Pro Endurance 32 GB or the Sandisk High Endurance 32 GB, whichever is cheaper.
Another great video Andrew. 4 years since update. Anything new? Also, what's your recommendation on reformatting dash cam cards every few months? Does reformatting cause premature wear?
Great Video, Can you recommend the ScanDisk High Endurance 256 for the Blackview DR900S to use an a daily base? Or is it better to take a Samsung Pro Endurance 128GB - it is more or less the same price but half of capacity! Thanks.
Looks like that product just launched - very interesting! Competitive with the Pro Endurance assuming the compatibility is good with dash cams. I'll have to review it and check it out.
DCC- nice videos you produce! I appreciate the style and delivery and no-nonsense facts to help us make a more informed decision! Q#1- this back Friday, now into Cyber Monday specials abound, I’m considering the Rove 4K Stealth, it’s 25% off at $149, I can’t discover if this has a battery or capacitor, do you know? Q#2- The Rove 4K Stealth, can accommodate up to a 512k micro sd card, Rove recommends the Samsung EVO. There are different styles of the EVO, what would you suggest for a style?
Hey Chris, thanks! So at $150 it is the cheapest true 4K camera I've seen. It uses the same sensor (Omnivision OS08A10) as the Blackvue DR900S. It uses a battery as I checked the Amazon sales page where they are required to disclose if it has a lithium battery or not. I would use the EVO Plus (no + symbol) or the EVO Select. The Select and Plus are hte same, only the Select is the only version sold on Amazon directly (it's an exclusive). There's no other EVO versions being sold.
Car Cam Central - Thanks for informative reply! According to a reply from a Rove customer service agent, they ONLY recommend using the 512k card from Samsung. On their comments section a “ poster “ said “ Only use Sandisk “ as other cards will error out. Upon asking Rove, the “ poster “ posted false information in an attempt to drive sales to Sandisk. Rove ONLY recommended the Samsung cards for 4K use. I hope this clears up any mis-Information being put out there by mischievous people. Please do a review of the Rove 4K Stealth! For the money ($149.99), the features, and camera quality, plus the app, appear unbeatable this 2019 Holiday season. I am buying one as of this morning and would happily loan it to you for an official review on CCC if needed. ~ Happy Holidays CS
I bought one of sd card 64gb but on the dash cam nextbase duo is showing format sd card what is the problem 🤔 do i need to format in to the computer because the dash cam does not format it 🤔 can someone help
There should be an option to format it inside the menu, you might have to press the menu button twice or contact the manufacturer to figure out how. In all my years of using dash cams I haven't seen one that doesn't format. However, I'll be at slim you could have a SD card that didn't work out of the box
I don't see any advantages in using an SSD for parked recording. The reliability is about the same, the only major difference is the performance which doesn't matter for dash cams. A microSD card also costs 3-4X less money.
⚡️⚡️ UPDATE: Nov 13, 2020 ⚡️⚡️
Samsung's Pro Endurance remains our top pick for its performance and value. Sandisk's High Endurance U3 card is our new runner-up endurance pick. It's cheaper than Samsung with slightly reduced reliability and a lower 2-year warranty. Great value.
Get it Here: geni.us/64SandiskHighEndurance
Read more about our new recommendation on our website: carcamcentral.com/guide/recommended-microsd-cards-for-dash-cameras
Thank you very much! Your review helped me make the right choice! Greetings from Russia!
@Carcamcentral is it possible to do a review on the Vantrue pro memory card it a popular dash camera company who has one of the best dash cameras for the money im using the Vantrue N4 PRO Dash camera but wondering if there 256 memory card is worth buying obviously they highly recommend it being used with there dash cameras, but its a 49$ memory card but I'm wondering if its better than the others considering its made for a dash camera specifically or will I be fine and save by just buying the Samsung high endurance. Anyway looking forward to your feedback 😊 thanks again for this video it was very helpful 👍
The Vantrue Memory card 256GB comes with convenient SD adapter, compatible with any devices with SD card slot.
Features & details
Transfer read speeds up to 80MB/s, writing speed 70MB/s, ensures smooth video capture.
Supports 4K and 1080P Full HD video recording and playback with UHS Speed Class U3 and Speed Class 10. (Performance results may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors)
Compatible with all Vantrue dashcams and most of the dashcams in the market. Ideal for video monitoring cameras, surveillance cams, smartphones, CCTV, body cams, drones, tablet etc.
The Vantrue High Endurance Video Card is able to withstand extreme temperatures, magnet, water and x-rays. Works perfectly in environments ranging from 32℉～158℉, storage temperature of -13℉ to 185℉.
Free SD Adapter included in the package, easy for video transferring.
Product information Vantrue 256GB
Hasn't the Sandisk Max Endurance been proven yet?
I would like to buy the 128GB version.
Great content! Keep up the good work.
Would buy for a Viofo camera.
*Nice **Newest.Technology** cameras, superior to XT2 design, included Mount is much better.Note, these are slightly larger in size than the XT2, and don’t fit into enclosures designed fir the XT2. I tried them ...*
*Best dash cam reviewer out there.*
Agree
Yes!
Thank you all!
-Andrew
Excellent reviews and information. Yup.
Agreed!
⚡️⚡️ UPDATE: MAY 5th, 2020 ⚡️⚡️
Sandisk's 2019 High Endurance cards are our new budget picks, replacing the Samsung EVO Plus / Sandisk Ultra A1 and the older 2015 High Endurance cards. The issues with counterfeits have been fixed and their reliability is proven. geni.us/64SandiskHighEndurance
Samsung's Pro Endurance remains our top pick for their performance and value but are no longer the best performing cards. In March 2020, Sandisk launched their Max Endurance line, they have the best warranty and endurance rating of any consumer card I've seen. Their 128GB and 256GB cards have a 10 and 15 warranty - insane! Pricey though. I'll be bringing them in for testing soon.
geni.us/64SandiskMax
Whenever I search for dash cam information that is detailed, I inevitably find my way to your channel for unbiased info. You are thorough and I am able to make decisions I would otherwise hesitate to make. Many thanks for your info,time and leaving me with options without a hard sell.
Thanks Paul, I appreciate the kind words and glad I was able to help. Any suggestions on what I can do better or any content you'd like to see?
-Andrew
Thank You for being conciderate enough NOT ONLY updating descriptions, being throught meticulous with videos, BUT ALSO linking Amazon outside US!
I am truly impressed with how professional your videos are. I also like the facts that you are responsive to viewers questions and that you purchase all of the equipment you review, I don't trust reviews from people who are sponsored. You have a new subscriber, thank you for your effort. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Pro1er. I try my best to deliver the type of reviews I would have wanted. Glad to see people appreciate the work I put into it. I'll keep it going for sure.
I know people who are sponsored and if they do the work ethically it doesn't make too big a difference especially if they are sponsored by a company outside the category they review.. That said non-sponsored is best but it's a lot harder to do.
Thank you for this, I really enjoyed the tech explanation too. Frankly I find the huge spread of names that all sound so impressive very frustrating I bought a sandisk ultra car and it only lasted 3 months. I just picked up a couple of the sandisk SanDisk 256GB High Endurance for $34 each, compared to the SAMSUNG PRO Endurance 256GB which were $42 each, though they did come with SD adapters which I don't need.
I am a truck driver and drive at least 8 hours a day, The dash cam has come in so much handy, and one day could save my CDL if I get into an accident. I have been using a dashcam since I started driving like 9 years ago. I feel like part of the reason I've been accident free. Other than my defensive driving classes I took when I got my license. I think a non negligible amount of it is due to the fact that if I do something stupid, I am going to look like a dummy when I put it on youtube.
Appreciate you taking the time to make all the dash cam videos. Very helpful in making purchase decisions.
Thanks for this video. I am surprised to find out that major brands (Samsung, Sandisk, etc) sell 128gb U1 Endurance level microSD card less than $40, while many DashCam manufacturers are selling their own memory cards for more than $100. Dashcam manufacturers might be getting a lot of profit from selling microSD cards at a higher margin, just like how Inkjet printer manufacturers are selling the printer at a discounted price but their inks at a higher price.
Your video is the de facto standard video that I would like to recommend to others who are looking forward to upgrading their dashcam memory capacity.
Thanks SL! It is a bit disappointing that some manufacturers jack up the price. I can understand from a business perspective if their customers will still pay for it.
-Andrew
I really appreciate all the work you do to put out useful and informed content in a clear way. With the current state of many review channels, it's nice to find one that seems genuinely trustworthy.
Thanks Jonathan, I try to produce the reviews that I've always wanted.
Did not know SD cards has expiry date. Thanks for an amazing video.
I started of with SanDisk, until I had a brand new one fail (wasn’t from my regular supplier). Then I found Adata, which although a bit cheaper, never gave any problems. Never tried Samsung cards, haven’t seen them locally but if I do I’ll sure give them a try!
Great video!
Glad to have you back Andrew!
Thanks for watching Royal! Glad to release more!
-Andrew
you guys are awesome, you cannot imagine how much I was confused to buy my second dash cam for my other car.
My first one was the roav A1, It was fine but I'm looking for better, scene I started watching your videos I found the best one.
Thanks a lot guys and keep up the good work, few peoples are like you, and that is a good thing.
Holy cow look who showed up. Hood to see you back
Thanks crusher! I was always here, just working silently in the background.
-Andrew
Great work! I really enjoy your videos. The animations are top notch here as well. My vote also goes to the Samsung Pro Endurance cards. I've been switching out to them for all my dashcams, GoPros, and security cameras. Shoutout to the Samsung Evo Selects for a more affordable option and a >128gb option, but I'm glad to hear about the new SanDisk options for Endurance cards at 256gb!
Likewise! I really enjoy your videos as well too. Thanks for the compliment. It's an interesting time for sure. I have a spreadsheet on all the endurance options and it's still hard to keep track and really compare the different options.
-Andrew
Oh my god the animation and graphics is INSANE in this new video of yours Andrew! Did you make it yourself? Anyway, awesome video as always! XD
Thanks! It's all me! I spent a lot of time adding new skills on Adobe After Effects (special effects) and Illustrator (vector graphics) to make this video. I'm happy you liked it.
-Andrew
Excellent video. I don't think I'm alone in saying I keep up with all things dashcam, except memory cards. Admittedly, I been a little too busy to do some proper reading on the subject and have just been using 32gb Samsung Evo+ in all my cameras. Your video certainly clears things up. Thank you.
Thank you for your high quality, in depth videos. I am very impressed and glad I subscribed!
Thank you for the update! I was waiting for this
I was waiting too! Took a while and thanks for watching Al!
-Andrew
@@Lam Andrew, I know this is a huge request, but could you do a tutorial on installing a camera that uses parking mode? I really want to see how to do the wiring to the fuse box and tucking wires so they're hidden. thx again for your excellent research
Appreciate your reviews. I am having the same issues with my Aukey dash cam not recording so I was considering the Samsung PRO Endurance 64GB as suggested from your 2016 video. Then I saw your 2019 updated video in the description and saw it's still highly recommended. Great video and thanks again for keeping us informed.
You're welcome Cliff and glad I could help you out. Hope it fixes the issue with your Aukey camera and good thing you checked before it was too late.
-Andrew
It's July 2022 and the info presented is appreciated.
Great video as always, Andrew!
Thank you - thank you!
Thanks!
Excellent video Andrew. I already bought the Samsung Pro Endurance 64 based on your previous hint at this video. Thanks so much.
Thanks Danny - appreciate the trust. Hopefully it works for a long time to come.
-Andrew
@@Lam thank you, you've helped me so much!
2024 update?
Professional driver here. Still using a Transcend Endurance 32GB card that's been used everyday for the past 2+ years, 9 hours a day on average. Upgraded my dash cam recently to the Viofo A129 Duo IR and I'm still getting 2 hours of recording loop on it!
Looking forward to buying a bigger card to get more footage with my higher resolution dash cam. Thanks Andrew for the recommendations!
Awesome - glad I could help! The A129 DUO uses a ton of space.
-Andrew
The work and research you have put in to make this video is commendable! Loved your content. Thank you.
Thank you!
Just started buying the samsung endurance cards. I've had 3 transcend cards fail on me recently, they were all pretty old tho so not unexpected. I am gonna put these cards in all my family member's cars because I know they never check their dash cams so its nice to have a little more assurance that the cards will last a decent amount of time. thanks for the video.
Hey! Jon or John? They finally dropped in price so it's a good time to buy them. Should work out nicely for them. Thanks for commenting and I'm going to start doing the same. You're the most consistent dash cam reviewer!
-Andrew
@@Lam I do go by Jon but I don't mind everyone types John haha. I appreciate the complement, I like watching your vids for how detailed you go into so many topics like memory card choices. Been trying to up my production a bit, but since i started this as a hobby and no video editing experience its a learning experience. If you get a chance to watch my new Q800 Pro review lemme know what you think, keep up the good work!
Hey Jon =) Production values takes a big investment in time. I used Lynda to learn Premiere which helped out a lot. Recently I spent a big chunk of time learning Illustrator and After Effects. Besides visual improvements I'm faster now in editing because of some of the shortcuts. I will definitely watch the video and give you a comment. Keep up the good work yourself!
-Andrew
Fantastic video. Informative and complete; covers all the important stuff with just the right amount of detail. Nice animations, too. Thank you!
Thanks Carpet! Glad I Could help!
After watching the 2016 video recommendation, I bought two Transcend High Endurance cards last year.
While the 16GB doesn't seem to have any issues, the 64GB one stopped reading when I was in the middle of transferring video files about two months after I started using is (on a dual channel VIOFO A129); I lost all the footage that hadn't been transferred and reformatted the card. About a week later, a similar error seems to have happened while the SD card was being used on the dashcam, so it didn't record any footage. I've ditched the 64GB card and I'm reluctant to keep on using the 16GB one.
I'm shopping for new SD cards, so I'll take a look at the Samsung PRO Endurance ones.
I would do a warranty exchange on the Transcend 64GB card. Samsung Pro Endurance cards are great.
-Andrew
@@LamHi, Andrew! Thanks for the suggestion.
Unfortunately, as with other brands, Transcend's warranty is void if we use their cards with a dashcam.
«Transcend's consumer memory cards are not for use with write-intensive applications, including but not limited to:
recursive / in-car recording devices»
:-(
Here's the link:
www.transcend-info.com/Legal/?no=17
I've confirmed it before with Transcend customer service and marketing staff that their High-Endurance cards have a warranty for dashcam use. Their online info should be updated to reflect that.
@@Lam That's some good news :-)
I'll contact them and see how I can send them my defective card.
Thanks!
Great video, and dive deep. Looking forward for the 2022 with best 512 or large size sdcard for the 4K dashcam
Thank you for this great video series, and especially for the updates!
Very professional. Covers all the important parameters. Cheers!
Thanks Leadfoot! Doing my best to provide good information.
I was waiting for this, great job
Thanks Eug! I was waiting a while for this too.
-Andrew
Excellent video and advice! (as always with Car Cam Central)
Thanks Mark!
I have about a total of 20 sd cards and the majority are Samsung evo cards ranging from 32gb to 128gb. I have one sandisk a1 400gb card that I use in my sg9663dc. I purchased a 64gb Samsung high endurance card that caused severe issues with my sg9663dc, viofo a129 duo and dr750s. My 5 year old 32gb Samsung evo card that I use for firmware updates is still working perfectly. I’m now only using Samsung evo cards in my q800pro, blackvue dr750s 2ch, viofo a129 duo and viofo a119. The only exception is the sandisk a1 400gb card that I use in my sg9663dc. I still don’t see a need for an endurance card since the very first Samsung endurance card I purchased was faulty.
I think it's a matter of probabilities, temperature (high heat takes a big toll on microSD cards), manufacturing quality, actual use per day that factors into how long your card ends up lasting. I'm also recommending cards to tens of thousands of people which will make a statistical difference over time compared to individual experiences.
The newer EVO cards are also made from 3D TLC NAND which helps their stability. Still aside from all those variables, from what I understand of microSD card writing that optimizing firmware so the card can write to a completely filled card is very beneficial for integrity. To each their own though, I understand your perspective.
-Andrew
I'm here in 2020 to buy a card 1 to 2 years old because it's cheaper than when this video was launched.
I think you need to make an update video for 2020
First I want to say that I admire you for testing cameras that you purchase and you are providing honest reveiws. Now my actual question. After my last car accident I finally got myself a dual dash camera system. I chose it from someone elses top 10 video. My choice was Falcon Eye Prime 2. Almost from the start the system was malfunctioning and I didn't notice it. It wasn't due to the memory card and the main camera was replaced because I got the extended warranty. The replacement worked ok for a short time, but because I monitored it closer I caught it not recording when it should have been. It was set for 3 minute clips. There would be many 3 minute clips back to back and then there would be many just over one minute clips with gaps as much as 43 seconds. Then it would record flawless 3 minute clips and then bach to just over a minute. I'm told its the memory card. They really don't want to send me another camera. They are sending me a free memory card to try. How long should a memory card last before it should be replaced? Is there a better dual system that cost no more than 200 dollars that you recommend? Thanks
Hey RB, glad I could help. Memory card lifespan is tricky, it's more like an average so its tough to say when it'll fail. Overall a cheaper non-endurance card will fail much faster and it could be in a matter of days to months depending on its construction, temperature ,etc.
I'm a fan of the Viofo A129 for most people. I've promoted Viofo quite a bit but I haven't seen another system that provides all the benefits and features of Viofo. As an alternative Rexing's V1P 3rd generation in the United States is similar with better customer service system.
-Andrew
Thank you very much Andrew. I will look through your videos to find reviews of the camera systems you mentioned to me.
Another Great Video, Andrew... Keep 'em Coming...
Just wanted to say that at 6:02 screen shot there is a recommendation for Transcend 400x, I have one of those in 128gb that I ran without issue in a daily driver (one channel 1080p Street Guardian) for 3.5 years. Got several years no problems from Samsgun plus and select, both, also. Guess I'm lucky but I have many 2-3 years-of-use cards and didn't buy an endurance card for the first time till last week
I don't recommend Sandisk Ultra. Died after year of using in Mio MiVue C380... I'll have a try at Samsung Pro Endurance.
Hey Andrew, do you have any updated best dashcam yet?
I use the recommended 128gb Samsung Evo card in my Mini 0906 dual dashcam. Never had an issue with it 👌
The Samsung Pro Endurance spec sheet states that its a MLC product. However, its Samsung marketing team's strategy trying to make their product better. THe Samsung Pro Endurance uses, in fact, TLC (which technically is still a MLC, just like saying a square is a type of rectangle). many of Samsung's product such as the 970 evo/plus spec sheet states it uses MLC, but has been proven to be TLC. Hopefully this comment will be noticed so you wont be bashed on by other people because of MLC/TLC confusion.
Edit: See below, Samsung has previously labeled their products as "3-bit MLC" which doesn't exist but can warp consumer comparisons. Samsung has not stated if the pro endurance is "2-bit MLC (real) or "3-bit MLC (fake, actually TLC). How confusing and disingenuous.
Prior Response: Can you link me on where Samsung says the Pro Endurance is a TLC product? That analogy of saying TLC is MLC is wrong, it doesn't make any sense. I'm not getting bashed on by any people at all. I've done some really intense research to make the video. I appreciate the feedback though. Please let me know if I am wrong.
-Andrew
@@Lam dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/samsung-pro-endurance-high-endurance-micro-sd-cards.34110/
www.extremetech.com/computing/268254-samsung-launches-new-970-evo-and-970-pro-ssds
quote from one of the comment: "MLC (Multi-level cell) does not always explicitly mean 2-bit cell. While we do have unique terms and identifiers for 3-bit and 4-bit multi level cells, meaning MLC can sometimes be used to specifically refer to 2-bit cells, it is not a strict convention."
Thanks for the link. I saw that thread too but the thread was never posted. I trust Samsung's release a lot more versus some random rep (unless it's a staff member that I can take more seriously) news.samsung.com/global/video-5-years-vs-3-months-samsungs-new-pro-endurance-memory-cards where it states it's made from 64-layer 256GB MLC NAND.
Also I just your comment about evo/plus having MLC specs. I haven't read that anywhere. In fact besides the higher capacity (256GB+) cards they don't even talk about its NAND construction at all.
-Andrew
The problem is that Samsung defines MLC differently from others. Many of their storage product such as the 860 evo or 970 evo, they tend to use the term 3-bit MLC (which is just TLC NAND). The article from Samsung Newroom can actaully be "3-bit" MLC NAND
@@tchsiung9479 I just deleted my prior reply, I see your point. Samsung's Pro Endurance may be "3-bit MLC". Interesting, and makes sense from a cost point of view. That's actually really annoying and I appreciate you bringing that up. My recommendations won't change but the technical details will.
Thank you! 2021 gang
Andrew. Can you do an update for 2022?
Thank you for such an amazing review!!!!
these also apply to pretty much any camera out there. great job andrew !
You're welcome again! Thanks.
Lexar High Performance 633x (A1, UHS-I, V30 Made-in-Taiwan) works perfectly with Thinkware F800PRO where Sandisk Extreme failed with multiply self-restarting between recording of continuous drive and parking modes by dashcam.
Sandisk High Endurance (UHS-I V30 64GB) recording works but experienced occasional self-restarting of driving mode from parking state.
extremely helpful! excellent job!
Thanks Hetti!
Can you do a 2025 update?
for dual cameras, especially 4k, + parking mode, there needs to be higher capacity, affordable high endurance cards. the recommended card is low for my setup.
128GB should be enough unless you have space saving features disabled. There are 256GB cards but the compatibility hasn't been confirmed yet.
-Andrew
According to there website there 256GB pro endurance is 140,160 hours of 1080p 3.25MB/s recording (which is 16 years) with each lower version 1/2 that so 32GB is 2 years worth .
Such a great video review! Thank you!
Brain hurts from all the info. But glad I watched it.
There's quite a bit and already quite a bit simplified and condensed from the information I had to go through. Glad it helped.
-Andrew
jvh22a LOL, I was thinking the same thing, but since he explained it so even I understood it’s all good.
I’m going to watch again though. Fascinating!
Car Cam Central Great job Andrew, really.
Thank you for the review. You are the best - trustworthy.
Thanks SHR
great review. just the facts that are needed-thanks
Glad to help bruce!
I'm buying a mirror dual dash cam,
What's your recommendation?
Please do a up-date review of the best cameras for rideshare
Would like to but might be a while due to priorities. The Viofo A129 IR system looks interesting.
-andrew
I love learning new things. Thank you for this informative video. Also, what happened to Totoro? 😄
ok so what is the best size and card for 2022?
Great video! Very helpful for card selection.
Thanks Yiheng! Glad to help.
-Andrew
as someone who has had problems with corrupt data on phones…i only consider endurance cards now
do you have updates for holidays 2021 for a garmin 57. I hear you have to have Fat 32 for bigger then 16gb. what does that mean?
Then why to use for my m50 camera i use 1080 60 fps and iam transfer my data to phone
Great video! Very informative! Although I knew that micro sd cards fail with time, didn't realise that these endurance ones exist with MLC cells.
Unfortunately, the 128GB Samsung Endurance costs 50 euros in my country at the moment... I 'm gonna go with the 128GB Samsung Evo Plus at 17 euros since even if it's starts acting up in a year or two, I can just buy another one and still I will have paid less.
Invaluable info. Thanks!
update video for 2020?
Thank you so much for your videos, I learned so much!!
You're welcome! Thank you!
I hope Samsung Pro Endurance releases a 256GB version. :(
I hope so too! Sandisk's 256GB high endurance card is looking good for the price.
Wonderful video, and very informative. Thank you, I'm now setting my sights on the Samsung Pro Endurance 32 GB or the Sandisk High Endurance 32 GB, whichever is cheaper.
Awesome! Glad it helped. It'll likely be one or two dollars apart. if that's the case definitely get Samsung.
-Andrew
Very good presentation & updated info
how about a 256gb card for dual 4k dashcam?
How many times can a micro SD card be formatted or reformatted?
Another great video Andrew. 4 years since update. Anything new? Also, what's your recommendation on reformatting dash cam cards every few months? Does reformatting cause premature wear?
High Endurance and Max Endurance for Sandisk are both SUPER hard to come by??! and are now requiring business inquery?
Awesome review, thanks for the sharing!
Thank you!
Does a thinkware 800 dash camera need a thinkware SD CARD. I have one and bought a sand disk and is not taking it.
No but Thinkware can be picky. I probably would go with a Samsung card. The EVO plus has worked well for Thinkware owners.
Great Video, Can you recommend the ScanDisk High Endurance 256 for the Blackview DR900S to use an a daily base? Or is it better to take a Samsung Pro Endurance 128GB - it is more or less the same price but half of capacity! Thanks.
get the sandisk max endurance, works great with my dr900s.
Always good info'. We will always need it. Thanks Andrew!
Great info that helped out a lot!
Glad I could help Matt!
I have been using a Lexar 633x by 3+ years without problems in my dash cam
What USB adapter would you recommend with using the Samsung's Pro Endurance SD card?
In a Tesla it needs to be connected to a USB-A In a glove box.
How about the sandisk Max endurance microsd card??
Looks like that product just launched - very interesting! Competitive with the Pro Endurance assuming the compatibility is good with dash cams. I'll have to review it and check it out.
please do thanks!
What is the recommended micro SD to use in a Vantrue N2s if you don't want to use Vantures recommended brand?
what is the best card today 2022? i bought a 64 gb to find out i lost fotage from 8 hours ago it recorded over it.
it appears my garmin 57 can go. to 512 and give 2 days record time.I don't see any cards that are 256 -512 in your list is there a reason why?
I think its good advice to buy two cards. I just bought two Samsung cards. Thank you.
The bottom line is High endurance cards are perfectly designed for dash cams and it will serve you for many years despite the high price tag.
ايش تنصحني سان ديسك ولا سامسونج ولا ليكسر ؟
@@ibraheemnussirat9921 sandisk high endurance مناسبة لكاميرات فيوفو وآي رود وركسنق
@@مقاطعمتنوعة-ت4ن انا عندي 70mai a500s
DCC- nice videos you produce! I appreciate the style and delivery and no-nonsense facts to help us make a more informed decision!
Q#1- this back Friday, now into Cyber Monday specials abound, I’m considering the Rove 4K Stealth, it’s 25% off at $149, I can’t discover if this has a battery or capacitor, do you know?
Q#2- The Rove 4K Stealth, can accommodate up to a 512k micro sd card, Rove recommends the Samsung EVO. There are different styles of the EVO, what would you suggest for a style?
Hey Chris, thanks! So at $150 it is the cheapest true 4K camera I've seen. It uses the same sensor (Omnivision OS08A10) as the Blackvue DR900S. It uses a battery as I checked the Amazon sales page where they are required to disclose if it has a lithium battery or not.
I would use the EVO Plus (no + symbol) or the EVO Select. The Select and Plus are hte same, only the Select is the only version sold on Amazon directly (it's an exclusive). There's no other EVO versions being sold.
Car Cam Central - Thanks for informative reply!
According to a reply from a Rove customer service agent, they ONLY recommend using the 512k card from Samsung. On their comments section a “ poster “ said “ Only use Sandisk “ as other cards will error out.
Upon asking Rove, the “ poster “ posted false information in an attempt to drive sales to Sandisk. Rove ONLY recommended the Samsung cards for 4K use.
I hope this clears up any mis-Information being put out there by mischievous people.
Please do a review of the Rove 4K Stealth! For the money ($149.99), the features, and camera quality, plus the app, appear unbeatable this 2019 Holiday season. I am buying one as of this morning and would happily loan it to you for an official review on CCC if needed. ~ Happy Holidays CS
I bought one of sd card 64gb but on the dash cam nextbase duo is showing format sd card what is the problem 🤔 do i need to format in to the computer because the dash cam does not format it 🤔 can someone help
There should be an option to format it inside the menu, you might have to press the menu button twice or contact the manufacturer to figure out how. In all my years of using dash cams I haven't seen one that doesn't format. However, I'll be at slim you could have a SD card that didn't work out of the box
@@Lam My dash cam does the same thing I tried to format it pressed twice but no good it reads full.
Hi,how about the SIlicon Power sdxc u3 A1 v30 3D nand?
so the fact it's not MLC nand doesn't matter?
I would like to know what's the best micro sd, for a redtiger F7N dash cam. I appreciate your feedback!. Thank you!.
Wish I saw this video earlier, but I blindly got the samsung pro endurance U1 anyway for dash cam.
For a Tesla people can both use an SSD or a micro SD, which one do you recommend? physical space is no issue in a tesla so both can be used.
I don't see any advantages in using an SSD for parked recording. The reliability is about the same, the only major difference is the performance which doesn't matter for dash cams. A microSD card also costs 3-4X less money.
@@Lam Thanks! In the Netherlands SSD's are less expensive so I went with that.
is the samsung pro endurance still mlc or did they switch to TLC ?
Is Lexar a good one?
Hi bro i will buy dash cam Garmin 66w. Pls tell me which card is best for it. And i drive around 2-3 hours every day. Thank you