What size SD card for a Nextbase dash cam?
For most Nextbase dash cams a 128GB or 256GB high-endurance card is the practical size: the Nextbase 222x Front and Rear Dash Cam (1080p, 2 channel) keeps about 12 h 1 min on 128GB at a typical bitrate. The maximum supported size is in each model's manual.
1080p / 2 channel
A current Nextbase model from our verified catalog. Card sizes for it are in the table below.
How long does each Nextbase model record?
Recording times use typical bitrates for each resolution (12 Mbps 1080p, 16 Mbps 2K, 20 Mbps 2.5K, 32 Mbps 4K, plus 10 Mbps per extra channel), not Nextbase's own published figures, which vary by model and quality setting. Where a listing does not state the channel count, the model is treated as front only.
| Model | Setup | 64GB | 128GB | 256GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nextbase 222x Front and Rear Dash Cam | 1080p, 2ch | 6 h 1 min | 12 h 1 min | 24 h 3 min |
| Nextbase 320XR 1080p Dash Cam with Parking Mode & Rear Windo | 1080p, 2ch | 6 h 1 min | 12 h 1 min | 24 h 3 min |
| Nextbase iQ 4K Smart HD Dash Cam Pro and 64G Micro SD Card B | 4K, 2ch | 3 h 9 min | 6 h 18 min | 12 h 36 min |
| Nextbase 222 Dash Cam Full 1080p/30fps HD Recording In Car D | 1080p | 11 h 1 min | 22 h 3 min | 44 h 5 min |
| Nextbase 322GW Dash Cam mini with APP- Full 1080p/60fps HD | 1080p, front | 11 h 1 min | 22 h 3 min | 44 h 5 min |
| Nextbase 1440p HD Wi-Fi Dash Cam 522GW with Alexa… | 2K | 8 h 16 min | 16 h 32 min | 33 h 4 min |
| Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam Full 4K/30fps UHD Recording in Car D | 4K, front | 4 h 8 min | 8 h 16 min | 16 h 32 min |
Nextbase dash cams and cards that fit them
Check the camera's maximum supported card size before buying.
Nextbase 322GW Dash Cam mini with APP- Full 1080p/60fps HD Recording in Car Camera- 6...1080p / front only / GPS / Wi-Fi$159.99Check price on Amazon
SANDISK 128GB High Endurance Video microSDXC Card with Adapter for dash cam and home...128GB / high endurance$36.99Check price on Amazon
Integral 128GB High Endurance microSD Card for CCTV, Dash Cam & Security Cameras, 4K...128GB / high endurance$38.95Check price on Amazon
SANDISK 256GB High Endurance microSD Card + Adapter256GB / high endurance$69.99Check price on Amazon
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum SD card size for a Nextbase dash cam?
It depends on the model. The supported maximum is printed in each Nextbase manual and often in the product listing; current 4K models generally accept larger cards than older 1080p ones. A card larger than the stated maximum may not format or may record unreliably, so check the specific model before buying a 256GB or 512GB card.
Which SD card should I use in a Nextbase dash cam?
Use a high-endurance microSD card from a major maker, rated for continuous video, in a size at or below the camera's maximum. Format it in the camera before first use and every few weeks after. Some makers sell their own branded cards; any quality high-endurance card of a supported size works the same way.
How long does a Nextbase dash cam record on 128GB?
At typical bitrates, a 1080p front-only model records about 22 h 3 min on 128GB and a 4K front and rear model about 6 h 18 min. Your model's quality setting, codec and event-file reserve change the real figure; the table above lists each Nextbase model we carry.