Customer Ratings & Reviews

I recently had the pleasure of testing out the Uniden R8 Radar Detector, and I must say, I am thoroughly impressed. This radar detector is a game-changer when it comes to on-road safety and awareness. Its outstanding performance and remarkable range truly set it apart from the competition. One of the standout features of the Uniden R8 is its incredible range. During my testing, I was consistently amazed at how far in advance it detected radar signals. Whether it was a speed trap or a traffic enforcement officer, the Uniden R8 provided ample warning time, allowing me to adjust my speed accordingly. This level of advanced detection is a significant advantage, especially on highways and open roads. The accuracy of the Uniden R8's alerts is another commendable aspect. False alarms can be a nuisance with some radar detectors, but the Uniden R8's advanced filtering technology ensures that you're only alerted when it truly matters. This not only enhances the driving experience but also prevents unnecessary distractions. The device's user interface is intuitive and easy to navigate. The clear and informative display provides essential information at a glance, such as signal strength and type of radar detected. Additionally, the voice alerts are clear and concise, ensuring that you stay informed without taking your eyes off the road. Build quality is another area where the Uniden R8 shines. The device feels solid and well-built, giving you confidence in its durability and longevity. The compact design and easy installation process make it a seamless addition to any vehicle.

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.

After using the Uniden R8 Radar Detector for several months I can say that it is a top-performing device with exceptional range and GPS features. It offers early warning for radar and laser threats and helps me stay aware of red light and speed cameras. While it's a bit on the expensive side, the added convenience and enhanced protection made it a perfect choice for me

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.

Bought thjs r8 for my ither vehicle. I decided to start tinkering with the settings and realized i like this even more. If you ride with this thing and capture the obnoxious k bands that are generating you can virtually make them all disappear from false alerts. I used the vortex settings as a starting point and then after a couple lf drives that gave me a good variance of bands on the road. I was able to adjust the kband settings to about 95% block. One thing i do is filter to "mute" those bands so that they pop up but are full muted, this allows me to get some awareness just in case. If you want to fully block the pop up, set your setting to "max" and that will stop the visual notification regardless of level. Thats how you fully block all false alerts. The KA band is really accurate and i dont consider it false since its the top rated band in use by law enforcement. What i will add just for comparison is i have an R4 and rode them side by side, the r4 is about more sensitive and picked up notification about 20yards before the r8 did when driving. But to me the difference is the r4 doesnt know where the radar is so youd spend 20yards looking for the source anyway. The range on the r4 feels like its 2.1miles for sure and id say the r8 is maybe 1.8mi but its still great. The customization and the Rtach app works good for me. It could use some refinement but im not using my cell phone for much other than getting to the settings in real time. I would say thjs radar is not "novice" friendly, youll have to be willing to make adjustments to it for best use, not just plug it in and go.

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.

Unit works perfect. Has the longest range out of any radar i have used. Love how this one stores certain stationary signals. Coming from an escort 360 it does make more noise than im used to. Thinking mainly just from how long range dectection it has. Would definitely recommend/buy again

I had an older radar detector that gave me false alerts due to anti-collision radars and other things like automatic door openers at various stores. This detector can be set up to recognize these falses and ignore them. Very accurate and easy to use. While a bit pricey, it is an excellent piece of equipment and much cheaper than a ticket in the long run.

I've owned this radar detector for over a year now and can say without a doubt, it was one of the best options on the market today. The only real competition is the Escort 360c Redline that costs $100 more. Uniden is dedicated to the continued updates to the unit firmware, thereby enhancing and improving upon the unit's capabilities to adjust to newer technologies law enforcement are using to catch speeding drivers. Recently, Uniden added an all new smart phone app that provides similar functions as the Escort app. Most folks don't even know the R8 comes with bluetooth capability that allows for you to pair your smart phone with the R8. This allows for live monitoring of the different simultaneous radar alerts in your vicinity as well as use of a map function that shares locations of police radar locations shared by other R8 users within your area. Needless to say, use of the new Uniden R8 app is essential if you want to get the most out of your detector while taking advanatage of the large network of fellow R8 owners. I of course do not condone excessive, illegal speeding while operating a motorized vehicle. But, crap happens and we may not be paying attention to our speed and in the worst situation we get caught speeding when we didn't even know we were. The Uniden R8 comes to the rescue! It has options to provide you overspeed warning indictations, both visual and audio, giving you time to take corrective actions. My R8 has saved me from dozens of speeding tickets this way. I hope it helps you as well. Make the right choice and get the R8...and don't forget to update the firmware after you have the unit in hand by downloading the firmware update app on Uniden's website, and don't forget to download the Uniden R8 app onto your smart phone!

Very accurate. Picks up a signal a long way away. Easy to use advanced menu

The Uniden R8 is hands down one of the best radar detectors I’ve used. Its range is impressive, alerting me well ahead of time on highways and in the city. The GPS lockout feature is a game-changer, filtering out false alerts from common sources like automatic doors. It’s also great at avoiding interference from car safety systems. The interface is simple and easy to use, and the display is bright and readable. While it’s on the pricier side, its performance and reliability make it totally worth it. Rating: 5/5

This ended up being exactly what I wanted and has worked flawlessly for me. I actually try not to speed that much and mostly wanted it for highway/interstate since I take a lot of backroads to help remind me to slow down before I get a ticket (I take a lot of back roads with frequent turns and speed changes). Every speeding ticket I've gotten is in a transition zone I didn't notice and this has already helped me avoid at least 1 or 2 tickets in the month I've owned it! I've also noticed that on the highway it seems like it picks up radars from a mile or two away. The auto mute function is very handy in the city too. Overall I would highly recommend it to anyone if you don't mind the cost!

Expensive but best radar detector money can buy. Works every time and super long range

I have owned a number of red detectors over the years, and this one is by far away the most sensitive. I also like the different tones and the auto muting for the alarms. The ability to mute warnings that are triggered by non-radar units, such as door, openers, etc. is a nice feature and the fact that it remembers them by GPS location is great. The largest suction cup keeps it securely mounted to the windshield. I highly recommend this radar detector even though it is a bit pricey, I think it’s worth the money.

Detects signals almost 10 seconds before my older radar when I run them side by side. The distance on this is crazy and to date I have not gotten any speeding tickets.

This had distance and is very accurate and quite! Much faster than the Escort Redline and for less $! Watch the review on Vortexradar because this guy is the expert! Money well spent and mounted it under the rear view mirror with a wire tap.

This device is easy to use. It automatically starts "learning" as you use it. It remembers and automatically mutes certain useless alerts like ones from truck stops or other kband alerts. It also warns you when coming up to red light photo cameras. It will have paid for itself in no time with the amount of tickets it will save me from receiving.

Works pretty well, better than other units I’ve used in the past. Unfortunately was unable to unsafe due to current issues with the software on Mac that haven’t been resolved by Uniden. Did not keep because although it worked well, being unable to update out certain frequencies put off by vehicles like Mazda CX-5 made it a little tough for the price. Might try again in the future once hardware upgrades are available or the software issues have been fixed.

Radar is amazing. Bought on sale. Picks up KA band from a greater distance than a cheaper model. Well worth the extra money. Display is very nice. You can change the settings how you want, you can mute the constant K bands if it doesn't auto mute them 1st. Love the direction arrows especially when its coming from behind. I previously had a Radenso before and i really loved it but the uniden is better with the direction arrows. Downside...Bigger and more bulky.

If you use FSD in Hurry mode on the freeway (looking at you Tesla Owners) - this thing is a ticket saver. Picked up a state trooper on the interstate tucked in the rolling hills median 1/2 mile away with his Ka band on. Gave me plenty of time to shift to "standard" mode and let the car slow down for me and shift to center lane. Tons of filter options for various frequencies local to you. Highly recommend using with R8 Companion App. Yes the app is an additional $10, but trust me, its worth it. Check out vortexradar.com for recommended settings - also very helpful.