What size SD card for a VIOFO dash cam?
For most VIOFO dash cams a 128GB or 256GB high-endurance card is the practical size: the VIOFO A229 Pro 4K 3CH Dash Cam HDR for Front & Rear & Inside with (4K, 3 channel) keeps about 5 h 5 min on 128GB at a typical bitrate. The maximum supported size is in each model's manual.
VIOFO A229 Pro 4K 3CH Dash Cam HDR for Front & Rear & Inside with STARVIS 2
4K / 3 channel
A current VIOFO model from our verified catalog. Card sizes for it are in the table below.
How long does each VIOFO 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 VIOFO'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIOFO A229 Pro 4K 3CH Dash Cam HDR for Front & Rear & Inside | 4K, 3ch | 2 h 33 min | 5 h 5 min | 10 h 10 min |
| VIOFO A329S 4K+2K+2K Dash Cam Front Cabin and Rear | 4K, 3ch | 2 h 33 min | 5 h 5 min | 10 h 10 min |
| VIOFO Dual Dash Cam | 2K, 2ch | 5 h 5 min | 10 h 10 min | 20 h 21 min |
| VIOFO A129 Pro Duo 4K Dual Dash Cam 3840 x 2160P Ultra HD 4K | 4K, 2ch | 3 h 9 min | 6 h 18 min | 12 h 36 min |
| VIOFO A229 Plus Dash Cam Front and Rear | 2K, 2ch | 5 h 5 min | 10 h 10 min | 20 h 21 min |
| VIOFO A229 Pro 4K HDR Dash Cam Front and Rear | 4K, 2ch | 3 h 9 min | 6 h 18 min | 12 h 36 min |
| VIOFO A329S 4K 60FPS Dash Cam Front and Rear | 4K, 2ch | 3 h 9 min | 6 h 18 min | 12 h 36 min |
| VIOFO Dash Cam A119 Mini 2 | 2K | 8 h 16 min | 16 h 32 min | 33 h 4 min |
| VIOFO A119 V3 Dash Cam | 2K, front | 8 h 16 min | 16 h 32 min | 33 h 4 min |
| VIOFO Dash Cam Front A119 Mini 2 | 2K, front | 8 h 16 min | 16 h 32 min | 33 h 4 min |
| VIOFO A119M Pro 4K HDR Mini Dash Cam | 4K | 4 h 8 min | 8 h 16 min | 16 h 32 min |
| VIOFO A229 Pro 4K HDR Front Dash Cam | 4K, front | 4 h 8 min | 8 h 16 min | 16 h 32 min |
VIOFO dash cams and cards that fit them
Check the camera's maximum supported card size before buying.
VIOFO A329S 4K+2K+2K Dash Cam Front Cabin and Rear, STARVIS 2 HDR, Wi-Fi 64K / 3 channel / Wi-Fi$469.99Check price on Amazon
VIOFO Dual Dash Cam, 2K 1440P 60fps+1080P 30fps Front and Rear Dash Camera with Wi-Fi...2K / 2 channel / GPS / Wi-Fi$170.99Check price on Amazon
VIOFO A129 Pro Duo 4K Dual Dash Cam 3840 x 2160P Ultra HD 4K Front and 1080P Rear Car...4K / 2 channel / GPS / Wi-Fi$189.95Check 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 VIOFO dash cam?
It depends on the model. The supported maximum is printed in each VIOFO 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 VIOFO 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 VIOFO 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 VIOFO model we carry.