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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.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Detector for the price

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

    I have owned this product for over a month now and it has been working great since day one. Great quality for a great price!

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

    Helpful

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

    The thought of avoiding a ticket is wonderful it does go off due to security systems also that took some getting used to

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

    Good but not Perfect

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

    Radar Detector works well, But does get a lot of false alarms like Trains and emergency vehicles in the middle of nowhere.,

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

    This radar detector is a great product

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

    It's easy to work and gets the job done,Cobra out done themselves with this state of the art machine.Wonderful indeed!

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

    Dont work

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

    Cobra radar dont work got 2 tickets for speeding i did not even alarm you that a cop was there don't recommend this to no body

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Train warning

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    False train alerts

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

    This unit kept giving train allerts but there were no train tracks anywhere close

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

    Not so good

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

    This is the low end of the radar detectors. It only picks up when the police are directly in front of you.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not the best

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

    Have gas radar detectors that work better and are much less annoying

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

    Works well

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

    Radar detector works well, but the power cord was a bit short for me.

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

    Good range

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

    The radar band range is very good. The band has detected radar and given me sufficient time to respond.

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

    All right

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

    Needed a base to come with it. Going Bluetooth with it would be nice.

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

    Love this detector

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

    It’s saved me a few times for sure - just by making me more aware - highly recommend

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

    It works. Too many false alarms.

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

    It works but every time I get close to a digital road construction sign it tells me a train is coming.

    No, I would not 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.

    Would refer this to family members for Christmas gifts

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

    Excellent

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

    Brought it for my trip home and this radar detector did exactly what it supposed to do it.

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

    Great detector!

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

    Definitely a good and wise investment! Affordable with every warning a typical driver could need!

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

    Terrible Radar

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

    It does not stay on program and it does not alert you when it should. Terrible quality & product

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Darn Train

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

    I sure would like to know where this train is. I can be on a highway and have a train alert.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Cobra

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

    My wife didn't like, she said it wasn't givin her enough waring before being detected

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

    Works as described

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

    We bought this for a vacation trip and it worked as described. We were very pleased.

    I would recommend this to a friend