Loop Recording

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Loop recording is when a dash cam keeps recording after its memory card is full by overwriting the oldest footage.

Last updated: 19 October 2026

What it means

Nextbase says its 322GW records on a loop, so even when the card reaches capacity it continues to record, and that a file protect button locks footage you need so it stays on the card and is not overwritten [1]. Road Angel’s specification lists loop recording for both cameras of the Halo Pro, and says higher-endurance cards are preferred for continuous loop recording [2].

Why it matters when you buy

Loop recording means the card size decides how far back you can look. Nextbase says 32 GB gives 2 hours, 64 GB gives 4 hours and 128 GB gives up to 8 hours on the 322GW [1], so a clip you want must be protected or saved before it is overwritten. Choose a card type the maker recommends, because loop recording writes to the card continuously [2].

How you will see it

Nothing warns you when old files are overwritten, so check the card size and protect clips you want to keep. Our storage calculator estimates how many hours a card holds from your bitrate.

Sources

  1. 322GW Dash Cam, Nextbase (European site), nextbase.eu. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
  2. Halo Pro Front and Rear Dash Cam, Road Angel, roadangelgroup.com. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.