Radar Detectors reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 362 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 41 posts to rank the best Radar Detectors brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/radardetectors, r/cars, r/Autos, r/askcarguys, r/wrx_vb. Top-rated brands include Uniden (4.3/5), Valentine (4.4/5), Escort (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews362
Subreddits17
Posts41
Brands15
Products78
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#1
Uniden
4.3
(202)
"O bought a uniden r7 less than a month ago and love it."
"Performance of my R8 is significantly better."
"I’ve used super cheap ones all the way up to my daily driver Uniden R8 and there is a difference"
"Buy an R3 or R4. Both can probably easily be found used and are great detectors."
"Buy an R3 or R4. Both can probably easily be found used and are great detectors."
"R9"
"R9 all the way, otherwise R8 either way the best on the market"
"UNIDEN R9 is the new best custom mounted detector."
"The R9 is the best option currently."
"R9 if you have deep pockets. An R4 orR8 next inline."
#2
Valentine
4.4
(64)
"V1 hands down"
"V1G2 with tech display"
"Valentine One FTW"
"I really like my Valentine One. It was pricey, but has earned its cost several times over."
"No issues with my V1. Had it for 9 years."
"The Valentine 1 Gen 2 I have is absolutely amazing."
"Valentine 1 Gen 1 is an amazing radar if you can find it for the right price."
"Get a valentine, while you’re at it stealth coat your lights and plate."
"Love my Valentine1 Gen2. Not cheap though. It works REALLY well."
"I’m extremely happy with my Valentine 1 Gen 2."
#3
Escort
4.3
(59)
"Escort Redline 360c is the most rdd immune"
"I have an Escort Redline 360c. I =never= get false alarms from BSM radar."
"I have an Escort Redline 360c I bought a few months ago. I like it a lot."
"I bought an Escort Max 360c redline. It’s been perfect."
"The Escort MAX 360 MKII definitely seems like the top choice for comprehensive coverage with its 360-degree detection and advanced technology."
"Custom install escort 9500ci w/ defusers + waze and always report"
"Escort max 360 works well for me."
"I've used a V1 in the past but swapped it out for a 9500IX that I bought used and never looked back."
"A used 9500i is the best deal in detectors right now."
"Those detectors are fantastic!"
#4
Radenso
4.2
(12)
"If I personally lived 8n VA i would get a remote radar detector like Uniden R9 or radenso RCM"
"Radenso DS1"
"The DS1 radenso. Often on sale for $360. Been using that for a few months now. Works great."
"Best one on the market is either the V1 or the radenso XP."
"I like my Radenso DS1"
"Radenso DS-1. It picks up at a really long range and lets you turn on/off bands based on what's more prevalent in your area."
"Fr get a Uniden R4/7/8, DS1, V1G2 All of them will save you more than once."
"Radenso DS1"
"Usa Radenso Pro M."
"Radenso DS1. (own one myself) $400. Great features. Great range."
#5
Cobra
3.4
(10)
"I picked up a Cobra RAD 700i after reading and watching a bunch of reviews. It seems like the best bang for the buck."
"Cobra RAD 480i $150, and much less used. It works very well."
"Cobra Rad 480i does a good job"
"Cobra 450. It works. Narrow it down to whatever band local police use."
"I have a Cobra RAD450. It's not the most expensive or the fanciest, but it was a nice surprise that my wife got me for Christmas."
"I’ve been using a $90 Cobra for the past year and love it."
"700i is more than enough and Cobra is usually the last detector I would recommend."
"There is the Cobra 700i that you can add a Cobra SC100 to."
"The 480i has a really good price point but I've heard that it also falses very often."
"Ignore this cobra and whistler stink"
#6
Valentine One
5.0
(3)
"V1R2 + JBV1 (free app)."
"V1G2 is also RDD immune"
"If you want the absolute top tier detection functions - any answer that isn't Valentine One is straight up wrong."
#7
Beltronics
4.0
(2)
"In my case, I currently use a Beltronics Magnum, which provided the basis for the original Redline, so it's range is plenty good enough for my use."
"I run a beltronics STI magnum."
#8
Genevo
3.5
(2)
"Eu Genevo One M."
"Genevo Max"
#9
K40
3.0
(2)
"I really like K40 and they’ll pay your ticket."
"I bought a K40 RD850 and its constantly going off"
#10
AL Priority
5.0
(1)
"This is the best in the business but pricey."
#11
Solo
4.0
(1)
"I have a solo s3. Will a V1 perform better? Yes. Would I rather have the convenience of not having to hardwire it or run an ugly cable? Also yes."
#12
Vortex
4.0
(1)
"I am very happy with and Vortex still recommends this as the best bang for the buck!"
#13
Uniden R3
4.0
(1)
"Uniden R something 3 or a 4 I think."
#14
Passport
4.0
(1)
"I use the passport 9500 and it's saved my ass a bunch of times."
#15
Blinder
4.0
(1)
"Laser detectors/ "blinders" they are a little more pricey, but actively interfere with cops shooting laser for speed analysis."
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