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The comparable value price is $149.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 778 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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84%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the RAD 480i Radar and Laser Detector's excellent radar detection, performance, and accuracy, with many praising its ease of use and the helpful app. Positive feedback also highlights the detector's value for the price and its impressive range. However, some users experienced a notable number of false alarms.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Radar detection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    JRK

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's different from the other ones that I've had in the past & detects cameras & other things others don't

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great introductory radar detector.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect for first time user!! No need to spend top dollar on a detector!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great entry level detector!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this as my new job is about 20 freeway miles away. Needed something to give me a heads up when the speedtraps are out. Simple to use and seems pretty solid so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cobra

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great and it’s a great price. I definitely recommend it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you so much for your purchase and recommendation! cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cobra review

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is a life saver!!! I’ve almost gotten caught so many times but this thing comes in clutch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Device

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great and has saved my butt a bunch! Would recommend to any everyday driver who likes to go fast and sometimes forgets to pay attention to the speedometer!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the job

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great price and does the job. Bought 1 and then went back and bought another for our other vehicle

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Neat radar detector

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What a great device, i havent used a radar detector in years now were retired and starting to travel finally ,i wanted one to keep me on my toes when we travel on the interstates easy to use and set up

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great for me. Once you have the correct bands on you’re good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Radar detection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Basic good detector

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Basic unit but has everything i need on it. So far it seems to have alerted me to every radar gun. I did get a laser warning when i wa ssitrig at a red light didnt see a police car anywhere

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Radar detection
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fire

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    All my friends (including me) have one of these and they work perfectly everytime

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Radar detection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works- almost too good sometimes as it picks up signals from a pretty significant distance in favorable conditions

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great item

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great item and worth the upgrade, thanks again. Works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      We are glad you are enjoying it! Thanks so much! cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Radar detection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love this product it’s perfect and used it to go to Tucson and it worked like a charm

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A must for road trips

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A must for travel. I purchased the RAD 4801 after a friend recommended it. IT did not disappoint.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have for everyday travel

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as it should. I drive quite a bit for work and this has saved my booty a few times.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great experience

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quality is excellent i have been using it up and down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you for the amazing review! cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Radar detection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    If it goes off they are THERE!

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great Radar Detector it goes while miles away to give plenty of time to slow down It is hard to be careful because you keep looking and looking before you see them I use it all the time

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Prevented a potential ticket

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Alerted me of a parteol car on the shoulder not immediately seen until later down the highway.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Corba

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This radar detector is amazing it can pick up cops about 5 to 10 miles away I would highly recommend this radar detector to anyone that's looking for a good cop detector app detector

    I would recommend this to a friend