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Customer Ratings & Reviews

Model:
UNIDEN R7
SKU:
6331615
$549.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 688 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the R7 Radar Detector for its impressive range, overall performance, and reliable radar detection capabilities. The device is also praised for its sensitivity, ease of use, GPS functionality, directional arrows, customization options, and display quality. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the frequency of false alerts, the size of the device, and its price. Additionally, a few users have noted issues with K band interference and the mounting system.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Uniden r7 radar

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

    Good item so far I thought the led display went out but I did a master reset and it works fine now.

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

    Good with some false alerts

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

    After messing with the settings there were still many false alerts. But it did alert for all cops nearby

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

    Great Coverage. Poor Display

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

    Although it is a great detector, the screen is so dim that I could not use it productively. Like the arrows, and sensitivity.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Defective mount mechanism

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

    I received this in May 2022. I detached from the mount once and it hasnt clicked back in since. The radar detector will slide right off. I emailed customer service with no response back.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Mount
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great detector,wish it had a rearview mirror mount

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    Tech Insider Network Member
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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The unit comes in a nice zippered clamshell case. Upon opening it, you find the unit, power cigarette lighter cord with mute and usb jack, 2 suction cup bracket choices and a nice neoprene case for the detector. I've used it a couple of times already and it rarely goes off. That's different for me when I compare it to units I've used years ago. I didn't seem to get any or very few false detections. I live in a suburban area with close to 400k residents, so passing law enforcement is a regular occurrence for me. I have a local Cal. Highway Patrol office about 5 miles down the road as well as city and county sheriff patrols. I must say, I was surprised at how quiet it was. I did have it go off by my house on a main street that I can almost see the end of and I was unable to see the source for the detection. The directional arrow said ahead of me, but again I didn't see any law enforcement. We do have two schools at the end of that street and it was around time for the kids to head home, so maybe they were parked in the lot just off the street. I turned into my neighborhood and it immediately stopped. The directional arrows on the display are great. No longer am I looking forward, left and right and in each mirror trying to locate the source. I just have to slow down (if need be, lol) and look in the direction the detector is telling me to. I find myself likely the GPS/MPH display on the unit. For whatever reason, it tends to make me drive the speed limit better than my actual speedometer. Also the inset display works for me with the intense So. Cal. sun. I'm able to read the display just fine. If I have one gripe, it's the mounts. The single suction cup works great, but I have enough stuff attached to my windshield. I have a front camera glued behind the rear view mirror and a toll road monitor behind it. This month the toll road company is sending out stickers and doing away with the large monitor, so that may work out for me. If not, I'll be investing in a 3rd party mount that attaches to the mirror itself. I hate to have this expensive detector and a few hundred dollar camera at the top of the windshield. Anyone looking in that knows there value will most likely bust out some glass and run off with both. Having it solidly mounted would slow them down a bit and hopefully leave the car be. As for now, I mount it when driving and store it in the case and glove box when the car is unattended. Once the unit has been out on the market for a bit, I'm sure other mount options will become available. I'll check Uniden, Best Buy and other outlets for ideas. On a final note, radar detectors are legal in California, but not mounted on windshields. Just another reason I'l like a rear view mount. I would definitely recommend the unit to others, albeit the cost of entry is a bit on the high side. If it saves you one moving violation, it will most likely pay for itself...at least in California!

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

    I didn't like how it operated

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

    I didn't like how it operated it was bleeping all the time.I return it back Best Buy and got my money back.

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

    Just a par radar detector

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

    Decent detector for the money , but got several tickets . I would certainly buy escort from now on

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

    Look elsewhere

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

    Got pulled over within the first month with a laser it did not detect.

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

    Didn’t buy

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

    Didn’t buy not sure why it’s on my reviews but I’ll take the free points.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Didn’t work for me

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

    Took a trip from Vancouver to California didn’t detect police cars the way it should it had a lot of false alarms I tried moving things around to see if it would work and it would just keep picking up false alarms and I drove by plenty of police cars with no warning

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Performance was Lacking

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

    I bought this for a road trip and had an R3 in my other car so I was really excited about this one. However, this was lacking seriously. It was always going off the bsm filtering was nonexistent, I drove by 4 speedtraps and it never made a sound. I returned it and was very disappointed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Radar detection
    Cons mentioned:
    Price
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Uniden R7 Radar Detector

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    Tech Insider Network Member
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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've always wanted to get a radar detector and now I have one. I'm not that up on all the knowledge of the best radar detectors on the market as I've not really seen one since my younger days (my uncle used to always have one). So I took this R7 out for a spin this past weekend and I must say things have certainly advanced in the industry of radar detectors. In my 2 day run of testing out this unit, I was amazed with how accurate it reads and the long range at which it captures the signals. The display is big and bold numbers as well as the arrows. I also like that amongst the many different settings in the menu you can go in and change the colors on the display info. Anyone looking for a great device should consider the Uniden R7, unless the price is a bit much for you. Tons of customization at your finger tips. Side Note: Please know your state laws regarding radar detectors.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    LATE

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

    DROVE 40 MILES, RADAR DETECTOR DID NOT ARRAIVE AT THE STORE AS PROMISED. HAD TO DRIVE ANOTHER 80 MILES TO GET THE XXXX THING. OTHER THAN THAT, IT'S OK

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

    R7

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

    My review of Best Buy is FIVE STARS. Unfortunately uniden s R7 is absolutely worthless. Exchanged it twice cause unit GPS does not lock up which renders product dangerously ineffective. Called uniden and they said you must upload latest firmware or it does not work…REALLY? So a brand new $500 unit must be upgraded. I tried to upload but unfortunately I’m not a nuclear physicist. Uniden said I could send it to them for $60.00 and they would update. Buy the escort max 360, it’s 10x better at same price. Would have given product 0 stars but it would not let me

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

    I don't recommend

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

    Had to return to many k band alerts updated and still false alerts probably doing it wrong but I was not pleased

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not what I expected.

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

    I got sold with all the reviews on you tube and i owned a Valentine one an a Escort 360 max an this doesn’t compare to these. It chatters to much and is very annoying. I’m not used to all that noise. Don’t buy it!

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

    Cannot verify

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

    Sometimes are very sensitive sometimes has no response at all

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

    Radar Detector

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

    Good product to own. Must for drivers with lead foot.

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

    Doesnt work/no return

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

    Did not get to open the product until 25 days after receiving. Apparently best buy has a 15 day return window (how does that not violate state laws?). Detector does not work and apparently it is the cord. I will try dealing witht he manufacturer. My adivce is do not buy something like this from best buy.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor Service Sonny was rude

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

    Sonny treated me like dirt when i went to pick it up. Told me rudely to get out of the store. Great product tho

    I would recommend this to a friend