Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love it! Just make sure you update it to the latest firmware update as sometimes my compass reads incorrectly, as for the directional arrows and different bands, completely 100% flawless, detects every signal, there is in the vicinity of any importance to you with a excellence! filters out garbage and sounds of threats❣️

Works just like how a radar should. Worth every penny.

I really like it. It does everything I needed to do that. My biggest complaint which Isn't that big of a deal but it bugs me. Is that the user manual does not fit in the carrying case that they give you. Like I said not that big of a deal. Somewhat tricky to update it. Just had to watch a couple YouTube videos.

Worth the money, saved me plenty of times. Definitely recommend to a friend

Great insurance, this will pay itself off before you know it.

Coming from a passport 9500ix this R8 unit it great with filtering out false signals and arrows are very helpful.

Best on the market. Haven’t got a ticket in years uniden makes a great product.

I bought this product to help with my driving and this product has not let me down.

Definitely a mess if you want to stay out of trouble.

R8 The best radar detector ever quality is perfect

Great radar but doesn’t pick nypd in nyc. It would have been better if it had laser jammer.

Totally got a ticket today and this thing barlly warned me the radar didnt go off at all until it sad too late

I purchased the Uniden R8 Radar Detector a few months back and have found it to be a truly impressive device. This high-quality unit truly stands out in the market, despite its premium price point. One of the most commendable features of the Uniden R8 is its exceptional range and sensitivity. It consistently detects radar signals from a substantial distance, providing ample time to adjust one’s speed accordingly. Furthermore, its false alert filtering is notably accurate, making it a dependable device in an array of driving environments. The user-friendly interface is another plus. With its clear display and intuitive controls, understanding alerts and customizing settings is straightforward, even for first-time users. In addition, the device’s design is sleek and unobtrusive, allowing it to blend seamlessly into any vehicle’s interior. The GPS feature, allowing for the marking of locations where speed cameras are commonly placed, further enhances its practicality. Moreover, the database can be kept up-to-date with regular updates, ensuring continuous efficacy of this feature. While I find the cost of the Uniden R8 to be quite steep, it’s clear that the price reflects its high-end features and superior performance. For those seeking a reliable, efficient, and user-friendly radar detector, the Uniden R8 is a worthwhile investment, despite the significant outlay. This device truly excels in its category and has greatly contributed to a safer and more confident driving experience.

The Uniden R8 is hands down the best radar detector I’ve ever used. The range and accuracy are unbelievable—it picks up signals from way ahead, giving me more than enough time to adjust. The directional arrows and detailed alerts make it easy to know exactly where the signal is coming from. It’s packed with features like GPS lockouts, red light/speed camera alerts, and automatic sensitivity adjustments depending on speed. The OLED display is bright and clear, and the voice alerts are super helpful without being distracting. Mounting and setup were quick and easy, and it looks sleek on the windshield. Definitely a premium product that delivers premium performance. If you take your driving seriously, the R8 is worth every dollar.

This radar detector is absolutely worth every penny. It’s not about speeding, it’s about being aware of your surroundings and knowing what lays ahead or behind you. This has paid for itself time and time again. This detection has many options but can be customized to your specific area and driving style. Sure Waze is good, but it’s not going to tell you when there is active radar driving behind you at night on the highway far enough where you can’t see them. Or actively detect when radar is being driving towards you before you even see them. It alerts you to speed cameras and if you’re exceeding the speed camera limit, red light cameras, Gatso/RT4 and MRCD and more. It also alerts you to laser and the type of gun being used (though it’s not a laser hammer so if you get hit with laser it’s too late but you at least have the type of gun that was used to challenge its accuracy). It has a speed limit alert that you set that will remind you if you’re over your pre-set speed. It has memory functions and alerts and so much more. Yes it legal to own in all 50 states (laser jammers not so much). Highly recommend this device. I also recommend watching videos on YouTube to be able to learn all the different features this unit has to offer and how to program it. There’s a learning curve but much easier when you watch the videos. Check out vortexradar videos as he is a great resource.

Recived the Uniden R8 today in the mail. First impressions the dispaly is small compared to the picture on the box and online. I expected the display on the R8 to be bigger. I cant get the arrows to display. Is it off by defualt?

This radar detector is amazing. It replaced my old Uniden R3. It has lightning-fast response and incredible range. The display is easy to see day or night and has directional arrows that point towards the cop. It does get a few false alerts but within acceptable limits. I could eliminate those very few false alerts by adjusting the settings in the menu, but I don't want to lower the detectors sensitivity or tighten the filters too much that it will lock out a legitimate alert. As said the few Falses I do get are not much. With a radar detector this advanced, it gets easier with time to distinguish between false alerts and real ones. This detector displays the frequency and band of the alert and in time you can tell based on that information provided what is real and what isn't and much of the Falses will eventually be cleaned up with the auto lockouts. The R8 also has such fast reaction time that it even can save you from instant on sometimes. An example of that is there is a certain cop in my area who likes to sit at the bottom several hills in my area in the evening. When coming up the hill and approaching the cop who sits on the bottom of the hill on the opposite side from your approach, he can see your headlights coming before you come over the top of the hill and he flips on his instant on radar. He has targeted me several times and every time, my R8 detected him in time for me to react. He thinks he is sneaky, but my R8 got him every time. The R8 also has great rear detection and with the arrows it is good to know if he is in back or if you are approaching an ambush ahead. If there is one con to this detector it would be the build quality. It is not terrible, but I hope I never accidently drop the R8 as I am not sure it could take it. As a precaution, I took a small piece of string and made a safety line and suspended the string to my sun visor and the other end to the suction mount, so if the suction cup ever loses its grip, the whole detector won't come crashing to the dash or the floor of my car. All in all, I have had many detectors but the R8 is the best one I ever had.

Longest range. Detects actual radar signals from new Gatso based traffic and speed cams. Trustworthy. I still have my previous generation R7 in my other car and original radar detector from Uniden that's 15 years old in another. Only dislike is the front is too big and boxy. Wish the boxiness was below the top of the detector not above like the R7 so it can be placed closer to rearview mirror.

Very impressive, previously I've owned Escort Passports always seeking highest performance. Uniden has really nailed it! Great range and features!

I have owned the R7 and it was a good one. The R8 takes it to the next level with a caveat; it’s ugly. Frankly it looks like a detector from the 90s, or from a Mad Max movie. Having owned also the Escort Redline 360c, which is nice to look at, the R8 is the opposite. Yet look past the outdated design and what it does; wow. Today i got a Ka announcement and when I finally got to the police it was over 3 miles. That is better than the 360c Redline and R7. The display is easy to read, and the detector announced what type of radar or lasar it has encountered. Overall it isn’t beautiful, but it is a beast! You buy a detector to avoid tickets, and the R8 does it very well.