Radar Detectors

R8

Long-Range Radar/Laser Protection

Name: R8
Brand: Uniden America Corporation
SKU: R8
Price: 749.99 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU: R8 UPC: 050633600559

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Perfect just got better. The R8 is Uniden’s flagship laser radar detector. It utilizes proprietary Uniden technology and provides industry-leading radar detection. Drivers will appreciate the R8's dual antennas for 360° protection, with visual arrows and voice alerts that notify the driver of the radar threat direction.

The Uniden R8 radar detector comes with dual low-noise amplifiers that provide an increased range of detection. It is Spectra Elite undetectable, so users can drive on the road with confidence. Moreover, users get free updates to the radar detector firmware ensuring that their R8 is always up to date.

What's In The Box

R8 Radar Detector

12V DC RJ11 Power Cord

Premium Suction Cup Mount

Double Cup Windshield Mount

Neoprene Sleeve

Carrying Case

Dual Antennas & Directional Arrows

Pinpoint threats from all four directions with voice-guided alerts
Built-In GPS with Auto-Mute Memory

Silences repeat false alerts by learning your routes
Multi-Color OLED Display

Bright, detailed readout with threat info at a glance
Voice Alerts

Customizable and hands-free for safer driving
Advanced K/KA Band Filtering

Filters out noise from modern safety systems
Red Light/Speed Camera Alerts

Stay protected with free updates for traffic enforcement zones

Frequency:

10.525 GHz

24.150GHz

33.400 - 35.700 GHz

Laser

800 nm - 1,100 nm

Hardware Specifications

Dimensions

Depth: 4.88" (124.11mm) Width: 3.85" (98.00mm) Height: 1.52" (38.80mm)

Weight

7.4oz (210g)

Operating Temperature

-4° to +185° F (Radar/Laser) -20° to +85° C (Radar/Laser)

Storage Temperature

-22° to +203° F (Radar/Laser) -30° to +95° C (Radar/Laser)

Operating Power Source

DC 11.0 to 16.0 V

USB Interface

USB Specification 2.0/1.1

Works with DFR7, R3, R4, R4w, R7, R8, & R8w

Hardwire Kit for R-Series & DFR-Series

$34.99

Works with R8, R8w, R7, R4, R4w, R3, & DFR7

USBCRJ11-2M

$34.99

Works with R8w, R8, R7, & R4

12V DC Power Adapter for Radar Detectors

$29.99

Premium Suction Cup Mount

$34.99

Note: Resource downloads are supported on Windows systems. Mac compatibility is limited (Radar Detectors supported). Broader support coming soon.

Reviews for R8

1000 miles of disappointment

Took this out on about a 1,000 mile roadtrip and seriously thinking about returning it. While it did ok at detecting actual police radars, it does an absolutely terrible job in reducing false positives. The radar sensor is constantly beeping- it’s the radar sensor that cries wolf. It became so obnoxious in urban and suburban areas that I shut it off. It’s so sensitive that everything sets it off and I don’t trust it. The technology feels like it’s 30 years old and can’t tell the difference between a cop, a gas station automatic door and a bat.

Hi Dustin,

thank you for sharing experience with the R8. We're truly sorry to hear that it's been disappointing due to frequent false alerts - we completely understand how frustrating this can be.

Because of the R8's long range sensitivity and the growing number of doors and vehicle safety systems that operate on the same bands as police radar, some customization is often necessary to optimize performance in urban areas. Fortunately, the R8 is equipped with a number of settings designed to help you reduce false alerts with a bit of fine tuning.

If you're open to it, please email us at custsupport@uniden.com with a brief description of the false alerts you're seeing and screenshots of your settings. With just a few adjustments, we think you'll notice a significant improvement and we'd love the opportunity to help you get the most out of your R8!

I am very impressed with how good the filtering

I am very impressed with how good the filtering is. The R8 is a very quiet detector un regards to false alerts. Incredible range on the Ka band! I wish the form Factor was smaller. The device itself seems big and not pleasing to the eye.

Upgraded from R7 to R8

I've had the R7 for a few years and while it always performed great I recently decided to go with the R8. I see zero issues with it and while it seems to be as good as the R7 it also seems to be much quieter or at least it does to me driving the same routes. Also moving the buttons to the front is easier to use while driving.

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