Is a 32GB car USB flash drive too large?
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Not too large. A 32GB dash cam can record for 96 hours. 1. Recording method: The dash cam records in a loop, with videos stored in segments of a certain duration on the memory card. 2. Overwrite method: When the memory card is full, newly recorded videos will overwrite the old ones. This mechanism ensures that recording continues without interruption due to insufficient storage space. Additional information: The total recording duration of a dash cam depends on the memory card capacity and video storage resolution. For example, for 1080P videos, a larger memory card allows for more videos to be stored for a longer duration. Typically, a 32GB card can record for about 200 minutes, a 16GB card for about 100 minutes, and a 64GB card for about 400 minutes.
A 32GB USB drive is actually quite suitable for use in a car. I've been using a 32GB USB drive in my own car for over two years, with more than 500 songs and a lot of comedy sketches loaded, and it's only used up a little over half of the space. Many car audio systems now support larger capacities, but 32GB is just right—it's not too small to hold a decent number of songs, nor too large to cause slower read speeds. The key is the USB format; it must be formatted in FAT32 for the car to recognize it. If you're buying a new one, remember to ask the seller to format it to FAT32 for you. Some older cars might not recognize drives larger than 64GB, so 32GB is actually the safest choice.
A 32G car USB drive is not considered large at all. From my experience, a 32G drive can store four to five thousand songs in standard quality. It would only run out of space if you constantly load lossless music onto it. When the car powers on, the system automatically scans the USB drive's files, and a drive with too much capacity can slow down the startup. Moreover, 32G drives are significantly cheaper than 64G ones and are more hassle-free to use, eliminating the need to constantly worry about running out of space and having to clean it up. I'm currently using one without any issues—it holds hundreds of songs plus several audiobooks with no pressure at all.
