TESTED: The BEST radar detectors

What’s the best radar detector you can buy? We explain how they work and put several popular models to the test so you can shop with confidence.

You can buy our TOP PICKS of Radar Detectors here:

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:41 - Radar Detector Basics
17:06 - Roadshows Favorite Radar Detectors
17:39 - (Best Overall Radar Detector) Valentine One Generation Two
20:16 - (Best Detector If Money Is No Object) Escort Redline 360C
22:20 - (Best Mid-Range Radar Detector) Uniden R3
23:41 - (Best Budget Radar Detector) Uniden DFR7
25:18 - (Best Ultra-Low Budget Radar Detector) Whistler Z-19R+
26:23 - (Best Easy-to-Use Radar Detector) Cobra RAD 480i
27:47 - (Best Custom Installed Radar Detector) Escort Max Ci 360
29:25 - Close

Written & Presented by Craig Cole

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[micahnightwolf]

Even my grandfather's old RadioShack radar detector from 1995 had LIDAR detection. All that does is let you know you've been caught, but the flashing red and blue lights in your mirror will do that for free.

[pherylihy]

The R7 is a beast. Not including it in this video is a strikeout.

[marcmccord]

I have been running an R3 since it came out. Good updates, and often. I don’t care which direction the signal comes from, just that I am alerted to it. Great range and a ton of settings to customize it to my area and driving habits. Valentine is a no go because you need external apps for it to work at its best. Escort… simply too pricey. The R3 is excellent and has saved me more times than I can count.

[dannyorsello]

I loved your presentation, thank you. I recently acquired an '05 Corvette very fast car and although I'm an old man I've been pulled over twice in the last week for speeding. I appreciate all of your information and excellent personality. Merry Christmas.

[urnzwayzmoove]

V1 saved me thousands back when I used it. Still the best!

[dastardlydave]

Good review, covering a full range of budgets. I have graduated from a Uniden R3 to a R7. The R7 is a great radar detector. It is full featured, programmable, and has one of the longest ranges for detection. My other car has the new Radenso DS1. The DS1 just came out. This is another great detector, cheaper than the R7, no arrows, but has bluetooth (right now for update and changing settings from phone app). There are alot of updates planned for this detector from Radenso. I would recommend these two--the R7 & DS1. FYI, I still have my first radar detector. Useless in today's environment. Lol

[the-boring-car-guy]

Oh crap I forgot about this guy. Cooley 2.0. Keep him on roadshow

[veepeecee]

COBRA 480i is AMAZING!!!! It does the unthinkable! It’s the most humble radar detector out there! And it gets the job done! It has Bluetooth so it’s has GPS that way. It tracks your speed and it tells u what speed your suppose to go on that road: it’s updated regularly as well.

[ishaukthedoc]

Vortex is selling himself short here he’s absolutely the radar master. he’s been doing this stuff for years and i was going to be sorely disappointed if he didn’t make an appearance in this video

[BlitzkriegBev]

Glad to see Vortex. Brings the necessary validity to this video.

[trueamericanpatriot]

I have had the Cobra 480i I love it on the highway

[channelx]

I would choose the R7 or the Redenso DS1 over any of these. The R8 will be the new king of the hill as soon as it's released. Haven't seen anything come close to it's range with an average increase of 20 to 25% in range over the R7.

[vasekvi]

Always very entertaining!

Vortex reviews got me into a Redline 360c and I got an extra mount to switch it very easily between my two vehicles. I plan to add some laser jammers to my hot hatch, which the Redline 360c supports.

I also recommended it to my brother who picked one up as well.

[yingyang]

Just picked up a uniden r8 range on it is insane works to well will alert me at a half mile away and the cop can be on different road not even in my sight

[MPGunther]

Thank You and I still own an old Escort from the 70's

[markcollins]

R3 has been my choice for about 5 years.

[matt]

I had no idea these were still a thing. I remember them being so popular back in the late 90s early 00s.

[TheNLHAZE]

No DS1/ R4 or R7 you missed a lot of really good detectors. My friend.

[jermvasquez]

cobra is surprisingly decent, nice interface,

[Get_yotted]

Got one, I got the Cobra 480i, thinking of returning it. Too many false alerts in different locations on windshield, likely due to my cars collision avoidance system. Also it tells me there are red light cameras in the highway. So yeah I’m returning and getting the midrange pick.