R8w
R8w
Extreme Long-Range Laser/Radar Detector
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The R8w is Uniden’s flagship portable radar/laser detector, designed for ultimate performance and precision. Built on the platform of the renowned R8, it delivers extreme long-range detection, powered by dual Blackfin® DSPs for 50% faster performance and accuracy. Dual antennas provide 360° radar directional awareness with voice alerts and visual arrows displayed on a vibrant OLED screen.
The R8w also features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, R/TACH app support, a speed and red-light camera database, and much more. With Auto Learn, false alerts are reduced over time, giving you a quieter, more focused driving experience. Simply put, the R8w is unmatched in performance and convenience—proof that perfect just got better.
What's In The Box
R8w Radar Detector
12V DC RJ11 Power Cord
Premium Suction Cup Mount
Double Cup Windshield Mount
Neoprene Sleeve
Carrying Case
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Extreme Long-Range Performance
Dual Blackdin DSPs and Dual LNA means Faster, Further, and more Accurate
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Red Light / Speed Camera Database
Stay updated with Uniden's latest database
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R/TACH™ App
Customize settings with your smartphone
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360° Radar / Laser Detection
Directional Awareness of incoming radar threats
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS
Wirelessly update, control, and tag hot spots
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Laser Elimination Compatible
Upgrade with Laser Transponders (more details below)
Frequency:
X
10.525 GHz
K
24.150GHz
Ka
33.400 - 35.700 GHz
Laser
800 nm - 1,100 nm
Hardware Specifications
Dimensions
4.88" (124.11mm) X 3.85" (98.00mm) X 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
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 R8w
Love it
The WiFi made it a smart device covered under my smart devices portion of home owners insurance
So between that and the warrantee and the awesome range I feel covered
Great product
Auto mute memory is awesome
The directionals are spot on
Box came with cable, mount, carry case
Real quality
Happy customer
I updated from a uniden R7 to R8W to add uniden add on laser jammers that they decided not to do after saying that they were, save your money and stick with R7 no real difference in performance that I have seen,
Uniden needs to make this right
Thank you taking the time to share your thoughts about the R8w, we truly value this feedback from our customers. We're sorry to hear that you're disappointed with its performance compared to the R7 - but we appreciate your honesty.
We also want to sincerely apologize for any confusion around the availablity of the laser jammer add-on packs. Just to clarify, jammers packs are indeed available for both the R4w and R8w models. If you're still interested in adding these to your current setup, our Tech Consierge team would be happy to help. They'll ensure you're set up with the correct setup for your vehicle, answer any questions you may have, and help connect you to a certified dealer/installer in your area. You can easily reach out to them here: https://uniden.com/pages/tech-concierge. Thank you again for your feedback - as it helps us to improve! Thank you for being a Uniden customer!
The R/Tach App is next level when it comes to being user friendly!
