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Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 632 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 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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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the R8 Radar Detector's impressive range and performance, frequently praising its accuracy and ease of use. Many appreciate the GPS features and customizable settings, finding the display clear and intuitive. While some users mention experiencing false alerts and find the device somewhat large, the overall sentiment is positive.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing unit! Totally recommend

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

    Debated over the other models and settled for the R8, i’d rather buy once than buy twice! Very satisfied with it

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

    The best radar out there.

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

    Hands down an efficient device. A friendly indicator to remind you that you may accidentally be going over the speed limit and to politely slow down to avoid that accidental violation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    False alerts

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good 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.

    Good radar detector. A little too many false alerts imo.

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

    5 out of 5

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

    Great experience, the manager went above and beyond.

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

    Better than the R7

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

    This detector is better and much more reactive than my R7. I got this expecting the Bluetooth function to be enabled shortly after but we're still waiting.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Could be great…

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

    Would very easily be 5 stars, if it didn’t have serious issues. The good: Amazing range Low false alerts Mute memory Auto muting Customization The bad: GPS sometimes just doesn’t connect Bluetooth to the app just doesn’t connect sometimes The Ugly: $700 Radar detector that will randomly get stuck in a loop of going through the different brightnesses making it a talking brick that doesn’t detect anything

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

    Works well

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

    Its already alerted me a few times and has been pretty reliable. Def recommend

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

    Quality and functionality of product is garbage

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

    This product is garbage. The LASER on it never worked. You can query the web and find many people with the same problem. The power cord came out and now the device doesn't even work. SAVE YOU MONEY, GO WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND.

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

    Radar R8

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

    Works great. Only downfall is where I have to plug in my car is annoying

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

    This one, or the max 360?

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

    Radar detectors today are expensive ($700)and so I rate the value as “ fair”. I did like how the iPhone app is simple in bare bones. The radar detector seems to be effective in detecting, K and Ka band signals. I had to switch off the K band because I was getting redundant alarms. I like how the kit includes two suction cups, but I wish both suction cups were the same large size. I’ve also owned the escort Max 360 and I’m questioning whether that one may have been better.

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

    RADAR DETECTOR R8

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

    AMAZING PRODUCT ONLY MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE THE BEST BUY EXTENDED WARRANTEE BCS THESE RADAR DETECTORS ARE DELICATE

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

    Awesomeness

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

    One of the best radars out there. I’m very happy with the purchase. Highly recommend this product to everyone.

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

    Uniden R8

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

    I was trying to decide between uniden R8 and escort redline detector. I’m the end the R8 was the better choice IMO at this time. So far it’s been great!

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

    Upgraded my detector

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

    Works quite well. Upgraded from Escort 9500ix. Then flexibility of options makes it work very well in signaling actual radar hits. Build quality could be better but functionality is great.

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

    R8 radar detector review...

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

    It's been great. Many may think it's a little clunky but it's the best detector I've ever had. it picks up signals almost 2 miles away at times. Really cool!!!

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

    But it now

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

    Its cheaper than a speeding ticket after impound fees and higher insurance rates. Buy the metal rear view mirror mount if you live in CA.

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

    Scanner

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really trust this. I just love it. It's worked great for me. There's some state it's illegal to use it, so be careful.

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

    Great Radar

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

    Everything my fiance hoped for. It detected laser very far away. It hasn't given any false alerts as of yet and easy to set up.

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

    R8 best radar

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

    Great product Picks up a lot of signals Came from uniden r3

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

    Would buy again

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

    Good product, detects radars from a mile all around you. The memory is the best part.

    I would recommend this to a friend