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UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar/Laser Detector, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear Detection w/Directional Arrows, Built-in GPS w/Real-Time Alerts, Voice Alerts, Red Light Camera and Speed Camera Alerts


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Brand Uniden
Compatible Devices Smartphone
Power Source DC
Display Type OLED
Voltage 12 Volts
Product Dimensions 4.75"L x 3.25"W x 1.5"H

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  • DUAL ANTENNA'S WITH DIRECTIONAL ARROWS - The R8 is an all new platform with unsurpassed range and sensitivity. It's Dual Antenna allows the R8 to detect threats from all four directions, with voice alerts for the direction of the threat. It even shows the band and signal strength for each. Perfect just got better!.Operating temperature : -4° to +185° F (Radar/Laser), -20° to +85° C (Radar/Laser).
  • GPS TECHNOLOGY w/ AUTO MUTE MEMORY - The R8 can remember and automatically mute false alerts (such as retail store doors) along your routes so you never have to listen to the same false alert twice.
  • RED LIGHT AND SPEED CAMERA ALERTS - Preloaded Red Light and Speed Camera locations with Free Database and Firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.
  • LARGE MULTI-COLOR OLED DISPLAY - is easy-to-Read and allows for more useful information to be displayed at once. This improves your overall situational awareness.
  • VOICE ALERTS - Voice alerts allow for hands-free operation and provide clear communication. Voice Alerts are programable to fit your style so you can keep your eyes on the road with no distractions.
  • ADVANCED FALSE ALERT FILTERING - the R8 has the Best K/KA Band filtering with the Least Amount of False Alerts from blind spot monitoring & Collison avoidance systems in other vehicles.
  • Package Includes: Radar Detector, Single and Double Window Mount Bracket, Zippered Carrying Case, Neoprene Carrying Case, Velcro Tape, Power Cord, Data Cable and Owner’s Manual.

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The R8 is an all new platform with unsurpassed range and sensitivity. It's Dual Antenna allows the R8 to detect threats from all four directions, with voice alerts for the direction of the threat. It even shows the band and signal strength for each. Perfect just got better!

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    Customer Ratings
    Suction power
    4.4
    4.4
    4.5
    4.0
    4.3
    4.3
    Accuracy
    4.1
    4.3
    4.3
    4.3
    4.3
    4.0
    Value for money
    3.7
    4.0
    4.2
    4.2
    4.2
    4.2
    Easy to install
    3.6
    4.7
    4.7
    4.7
    4.2
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    power source
    DC
    DC
    DC
    Corded Electric, Battery Powered
    DC
    Battery Powered
    display type
    OLED
    OLED
    OLED
    VFD
    OLED
    LED
    voltage
    12 volts
    12 volts
    12 volts
    12 volts of direct current
    12 volts

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    UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar/Laser Detector, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear Detection w/Directional Arrows, Built-in GPS w/Real-Time Alerts, Voice Alerts, Red Light Camera and Speed Camera Alerts

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    From the manufacturer

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    UNSURPASSED RANGE & SENSITIVITY

    The all-new R8 is part of the industry's most talked about line of Radar Detectors. It's dual-antenna allows the R8 to detect threats from all 4 directions, with arrows and voice alerts for the direction of the threat.

    RED LIGHT AND SPEED CAMERA ALERTS

    Preloaded Red Light and Speed Camera locations with Free Database and Firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.

    EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS INCLUDED

    Large single suction cup mount, dual suction cup mount, Smart 12-volt power cord with built-in Mute button and USB charging port, USB cable for software & firmware updates, neoprene cover, and zippered carrying case.

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    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    652 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the range detection of the radar detector. They say it is a very efficient and sensitive device. They are also happy with the customization and performance. However, some customers have reported issues with the battery life. Opinions are mixed on value, false alarm rate, quality, and detection.

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    64 customers mention64 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the range detection of the radar detector. They mention that it is more sensitive to long range detection, has a really good range, and has super long-range signals. Some say that it has the longest range of any radar detector they have ever used and that it highly recommend it for long range and quick response time.

    "...Another feature I like is it tells you where the radar is. It was beeping showing ahead I never saw anything I just wanted to return it...." Read more

    "This detector is high quality, has great performance and allows a lot of customization to dial it in best for your use case...." Read more

    "...Super long-range signals, directional arrows are accurate, radar volume is easily adjustable with good ranges, and the mount is very strong...." Read more

    "...The R8 has not failed to impress me. It has great detection and super long range, the directional arrows are the best...." Read more

    16 customers mention13 positive3 negative

    Customers like the customization of the radar detector. They say it has tons of settings to customize it to their liking, and everything can be tweaked from the menus. They appreciate the larger display and all of the configuration options. They also like that the settings can be set using the computer, and that it can import the settings into the app.

    "This detector is high quality, has great performance and allows a lot of customization to dial it in best for your use case...." Read more

    "...long-range signals, directional arrows are accurate, radar volume is easily adjustable with good ranges, and the mount is very strong...." Read more

    "...I also really like the larger display and all of the configuration options...." Read more

    "...Everything can be tweaked from the menus on this.I did order a windshield bracket mount elsewhere for this that uses double sided tape...." Read more

    16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the radar detector. They mention that it is an outstanding product that provides plenty of time to check your speed. They appreciate that it shows your speed in digital format and that it updates significantly faster.

    "...I also like that it shows your speed in digital format. My car has a needle speedometer. I dont look at that anymore. I just look at the R8...." Read more

    "...At the end of day 2 it had the GPS lockouts set. Perfectly. It's a 20 mile drive each way...." Read more

    "...Considering the gap in price between the two, the gap in performance is notably greater...." Read more

    "...the range on the Uniden is particularly good providing plenty of time to check your speed...." Read more

    38 customers mention18 positive20 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the radar detector. Some find it worth the cost, while others say it's a waste of money.

    "...I think it is worth the money" Read more

    "...I just look at the R8. Its right on and accurate. This thing is pricey. In its defence I just took it out of the box and plugged it in...." Read more

    "...However, this seller was reasonably priced and shipped tbe next day so I got the detector very fast and am happy with their service." Read more

    "So far so good, this was pricey but it saved me a speeding ticket the 1st week. So it paid for it self." Read more

    27 customers mention13 positive14 negative

    Customers are mixed about the false alarm rate of the radar detector. Some mention that it gives fewer false alarms than the last detector they've had, and virtually eliminates them. However, others say that it has a lot of false alarm on the K-band and that the alarms never stopped for twenty miles even after they reset it.

    "Radar is very good at what it does. There are plenty of false alerts (IN MY AREA, but it's good at filtering and isn't bothersome), however, it's..." Read more

    "...The app can also add more advanced false alert filtering and “Spot Locks” which are like Auto Mute Memory locations but overcome the memory glitch..." Read more

    "Got hit by a laser a few days ago and had no alert on the R8 what so ever...." Read more

    "...I keep it on the HIGHWAY mode. False alerts are very minimal and very shortlived...." Read more

    26 customers mention11 positive15 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the radar detector. Some mention it's high quality, has great performance, and is dependable. However, others say that it'd be better off buying a different product.

    "...Mine came with 2 mounts. One of the mounts does look flimsy. It looks like my expensive unit will fall off if i use it...." Read more

    "This detector is high quality, has great performance and allows a lot of customization to dial it in best for your use case...." Read more

    "...Buyer beware quality control is going bad with refurbished. And now I have to wait 30 days for my 540$ refund to my card." Read more

    "...It picks up Ka band at twice the range of my older Passport. It has GPS to auto mute fixed radar. I would rate the Passport better at auto mute...." Read more

    18 customers mention9 positive9 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the detection of the radar detector. Some find it amazing at picking up frequencies, while others say it only detects cops with their radars on.

    "...however, it's very easy to distinguish a true positive with the way the radar picks up frequencies...." Read more

    "It takes some getting used too. It only detects cops with their radars on, so it will not by any means be a 100% reliable detector, but if the radar..." Read more

    "...The R8 has not failed to impress me. It has great detection and super long range, the directional arrows are the best...." Read more

    "It is not radar/laser detector...." Read more

    15 customers mention0 positive15 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the radar detector. They mention that it shuts itself off at different times, and some say it stopped working after one use. Some say that it went blank within two months.

    "...So I used it to go to work. This thing was going off the whole entire time. Some people say you can tweak it. I will look into that later...." Read more

    "...My only gripe would be the mute memory stopped working properly for my normal commute after I took a 1,000 mile road trip...." Read more

    "...integrations from e.g. highway radar app, but alas, it's totally disabled as of present and there's not even a timeline when it'll be enabled or..." Read more

    "We must just live in a sensitive world anymore, but this thing goes off all the time and I'm constantly hitting mute on it because there's nothing..." Read more

    Uniden R8
    4 Stars
    Uniden R8
    I bought this product and within one day it broke. Attached it to the windshield ( after cleaning it with alcohol pads) it fell off and broke the power port so now I will have to find a new way of keeping the plug in.
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