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Customer reviews

Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 777 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Great with easy installation

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

    Loved it and would definitely recommend it. Don't forget to add to your cart lol

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
      Posted .

      Thank you so much for the fantastic review and for recommending the RAD 480i. We're glad you love it! cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Radar detection

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent Detector

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

    Seems to work well. Although driving through the city it goes off quit often due to redlights and stuff (set on medium sensitivity). At medium it has a decent range to detect on the interstate.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cobra Radar Detector

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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.

    10/10 must buy. if you own a fast car or drive fast this item is for you. the amount of tickets i’ve been able to avoid with this is absolutely amazing !

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you for leaving us such a great rating! Enjoy! cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing works like magic

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

    Amazing, quick response and doesnt give fake alarms whenevert your driving thruogj shopping areas.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
      Posted .

      We're glad the RAD 480i is meeting your expectations. Thanks so much for the great review! cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Radar detection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    9/10

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

    Very nice radar detector. Only change id make is integration with google maps so i dont have to look at my phone to see radar traps.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best for price range

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very accurate especially for the price, goes off near almost any larger store but works amazing outside of areas with many of them

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you for the 5 star review! Remember you can always adjust your sensitivity level :) cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great device

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product never had an issue with it, recommended for sure

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you for choosing Cobra and for recommending us! cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Stop, Don't Buy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It very poor as far as reliability, Useless notificationss, the software app does not for example quiet the alerts or stop very common alerts. Recently on a trip from Houston To Indiana, all i got was noise and false alerts , Waze maps was better at alerting me to possible police presense. I have used top of the line Radar detectors and this one is a totay waste.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the RAD 480i. Our support team can help troubleshoot the alerts and app functionality to optimize your detector’s performance. You can reach us at 800-543-1608, and we’d be happy to assist. cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Radar detection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top notch radar detector

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

    Excellent radar detector, easy to use and detects all bands.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Radar

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

    Works well. No issues on the road Best value. No Problem

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Radar scanner

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

    Very good detector for the money. Works great with no problems. This little gem is a lifesaver and a must have for every motorist.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    First impressions....

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

    If you have the money for an escort, go for it, it’s good for the price. Lucky for me I’ve barely been able to use it because my car got vandalized and totaled out and although I retained it, when I went to take it out right after the incident, the cord caught on a piece of metal under the dash and cut clean in half, so I’ve both bought a new cord and I’ve tried hardwiring it in, hardwiring doesn’t work that well I’m not sure why, and I haven’t received the new cord yet, but from the day or so of use I had out of it it seemed to do what it said, and really that’s all you can ask. I’m not a speeder, but I like to know where they are...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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

    This unit was a great price, easy to use and works well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good investment

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

    Good value for the price the price you pay for and easy to use

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent coverage and range with radar alerts

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is excellent it scans and alerts a full 360 circle and up to 2+miles radar detection .. it’s accessories easily connect to you dashboard or windscreen and give the road confidence when driving long road trips

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great radar

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great radar long distance very accurate and picks up a cop fast.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cobra

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great I would recommend it I would buy again

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you so much for the great review and for recommending the RAD 480i. Enjoy! cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    We love it,Cobra rocks!!!! It's accurate and easy to understand!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Radar

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

    Super good and good for the price I wish the app was a little better tho

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you for the great review! If you are not using our new Drive Smarter app, we recommend switching over as that is the platform we will be using moving forward. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at 800-543-1608. cedarelectronics-cobra

  • Cons mentioned:
    False alarms

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Radar Detector

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

    We have always used Cobra products but had an older radar detector that gave a lot of false signals. We like this one because it eliminates many of the false signals. It's a good radar detector for the money,

    I would recommend this to a friend