Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 0180009-1
- SKU:
- 6404074
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers often highlight the RAD 480i's overall performance, radar detection capabilities, and accuracy, especially noting its value for the price and ease of use. The range and helpful app are also appreciated by some users. However, a significant concern is the frequency of false alarms.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Cons mentioned:False alarms
Not good
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product only really gives false alarms constantly. The only situation where this radar detector worked was a KA band from highway patrol but the car was only detected from 75-100 ft away. If you’re considering buying this detector just save up a little more for an Escort.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .We regret to hear this. The RAD 480i offers adjustable sensitivity- adjusting this setting will help reduce false alerts. For assistance, please feel free to contact Cobra directly.
Great Radar
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sun isn’t good to the electronics avoid leaving on dash if possible
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:False alarms
What a piece of junk
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So many beeps going off for no reason no cops so disappointing z. It didn’t work I got pulled offer at random . I was doing 5 over guess who gets to waste his time it’s me skip it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for your valuable feedback. The RAD 480i offers adjustable sensitivity which can help reduce false alerts. If you need help, please contact us at 800-543-1608.
- Pros mentioned:Radar detection
Cobra Radar
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great radar as it has saved me from a few tickets. Will buy for family and I recommend this product!
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:False alarms
Too many false alerts
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Too many false alerts. Just driving down the highway, this thing was going nuts. I had a RAD 450 that hardly false alerted during that same drive. Returned the unit and bought a different manufacturer’s detector
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .To reduce false alerts, use medium or low SEN modes. You can change the SEN mode by pressing the SEN button.
- Cons mentioned:False alarms
Dont buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It has cool features but it goes off constantly!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Okay
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Still trying to figure out all the setting and getting it to detect when I need it.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Radar detection
Already broken
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.2 months in and the clip just randomly broke and won’t stay locked in. Definitely expect a new one after a short time. Radar wise it detects all cops that have radar on and I trust it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .We are sorry to hear you had issues. As a note, the mount carries a 1-year warranty. We recommend contacting Cobra directly for assistance in these instances.
Radar detector
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its not worth the money because it doesn't pick up all the radar types
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNovelty Item
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nothing more than a noise making novelty item after using this radar detector for the past few months I have zero confidence in it warning me of a speed trap it beeps at every intersection It has little to no range coming up to speed limit signs that have radar on them. Will alert you when you are about 15 feet away. On the display, you can’t tell the difference between x band and K band overall, this was a very disappointing purchase. You get what you pay for but for a toy this was pretty expensive
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for the review. The RAD 480i has filtering to help reduce false alerts. Kindly try running the detector on a different sensitivity mode. When receiving an alert, the radar band will populate on the left hand side of the display. Should you need assistance, please contact us at 800-543-1608, option 3 on the menu.
Okay but doesn't work 100%
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Okay but didn't detect everything. I was next to a police car and it never went off once.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendI would look else where then cobra.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worked ok. Started not working on me with the 1st 2 weeks. Loved the app though.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRadar alert
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not bad value for money spent . I think next time I will upgrade to a better model .
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:False alarms
Does not detect radar signals & constant alarms.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Does not provide accurate signals, and does not detect radar signals. Constant fake alarms which is very annoying.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .There are several things we can check to ensure that your RAD 480i is working properly and you are getting the most out of your radar detector. Please contact us at 800-543-1608, option 3 on the menu. Thank you.
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||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its ok i thought it would work better. Expectations always over exceed
I would recommend this to a friendAverage
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice looking and works okay but my previous Cobra radar had way better accuracy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDecent
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It works alright i guess, was expecting better tho
I would recommend this to a friendAverage
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not the best but it’s okay for the price. I wouldn’t buy again.
I would recommend this to a friendRadar entry-level
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just not sure if you have any idea of technology compared to the technology needed to detect your radars signals and I just don't have any hope of the basics like that back in the days. Cobra service series surprises me except for the prices. My personal preference not for everyone!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:False alarms
Too many false positives!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Regardless of the sensitivity, this detector throws way too many false positives. Would recommend spending the extra money!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear this. The RAD 480i does offer false alert filtering. For assistance, we would need more information on your setup and driving habits. Please feel free to contact Cobra directly at 800-543-1608.