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Model:
SPX5500
SKU:
1470013
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Customer reviews

Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 343 reviews

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84%
would recommend
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Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the product's excellent radar detection, competitive price, and generally good performance. Many appreciate its ease of use and accuracy, although some experienced false alarms, particularly the train warning, which triggered unexpectedly. A shorter-than-ideal power cord and a somewhat dim display were also mentioned as minor drawbacks. Overall, the detector is considered effective, but users should be aware of these potential issues.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Didn't detect any police

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

    First of all it will drain your car battery if you don't unplug it even if the vehicle is off. Second it didn't detect any police officers even right next to me on the highway. It went off once to tell me there was a train and there was no train. That was the only time it went off in 2 weeks. I returned it after that.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    False alarms

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good at detecting everything

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

    This radar detector pretty much detects everything, the only problem is 90% of detections are not police. It almost turns into the boy who cried wolf situation. For that money I expect more.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cobra is a good choice

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

    This is a great product,never once have i had a problem with it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Product

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

    Definitely I would recommend this product to family and friends.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product but clip is already broken

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

    Good product but clip is broken wont stay attached

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product for the price

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

    Work good in the city and with less false signal in the highway

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

    Great!

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

    I've always had some kind of Cobra product with me in my vehicle and this one doesn't let me down. the last one I owned finally gave out after 10 years of everyday use. The voice feature is very handy so I don't have to look up when I'm driving to see what brand it is.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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

    Good enough for a regular radar/laser detector. No complains

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Radar

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    Works as it should. This item Does not disappoint.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    All name, no game

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

    how would you feel about having this mounted in your car to notify you of any police vehicles near by and when there is a cop car less than 100 feet away from you in plain sight..this thing does not even make a sound. I would say that it is not a good product at all.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not too bad

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

    Okay. Not too bad. It works. Thumbs up. Yeeeeeeah!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    great radar if riding a bicycle

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

    Will sound alarm at all times, cops or not, unit will get really hot, and beep for everything even on the middle of nowhere with no radars, trains, automatic doors, etc, already returned it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not as sensitive as expected.

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

    I've used it for many weeks now and found that the sensitivity of the unit isn't very good. This is my 3rd Cobra detector that I've owned and found it to be the worst one owned. I'm actually thinking of exchanging it for another model.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the money! Wish I could return it!!

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

    The radar did not pick up cops on the highway, which was the reason I purchased this item! It would go off erratically indicating trains and emergency vehicles.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    False alarms

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    do not buy

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

    it beeps alot with no police in sight,has a defect that says train approaching but theres no train or tracks? i would suggest do not purchase this item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WILL NOT LEAVE HOME WITH OUT IT

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

    THIS ITEM WORKS GREAT AND SAVES YOU FROM GETTING IN TROUBLE NOT THAT I SPEED BUT IT'S HANDLY TO USE AND LET'S YOU KNOW IF THERES AN EMERGENCY BEHIND YOU SO YOU CAN MOVE OUT OF THE WAY

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

    Trustworthy cobra

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

    I had a Cobra previously so I checked what Best Buy had online and then went to the store to double check my selection and purchase one. They are very trustworthy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It works.

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    It works. I couldn't tell you how well it works but it makes noise. Drove past several cops, not a peep. Driving with no one near me and it goes crazy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Product

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

    This is my 4th Cobra product. I have always been pleased with the products they offer and that hasn't changed with this one. Gets the job done!

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

    Love this product.

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

    This product does what it says. Didn't get too many false signals other the train alert. Drove through 7 states and detected everything on the highway.

    I would recommend this to a friend