Uniden R8W (new Model) Extreme Long Range Laser/Radar Detector, 360° Awareness, Directional Arrows, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Real-Time Voice Alerts, Red Light & Speed Camera Alerts, R/TACH App
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Features
- FLAG-SHIP PRODUCT - The Uniden R8w (newest model) is simply our best portable, windshield-mount Laser/Radar Detector. Record Shattering Performance, with Dual Blackfin DSPs (Digital Signal Processors) for unmatched performance and accuracy, and the dual antennas give you full 360 radar directional awareness.
- DUAL ANTENNAS & DIRECTIONAL ARROWS - Dual antennas allow the R8w to detect threats from all four directions, with voice alerts to indicate the direction of the threat, band type, and signal strength.
- BUILT-IN GPS WITH AUTO-MUTE MEMORY - The R8w can remember and automatically mute false alerts (such as retail store door alarms), along your routes so you never have to listen to the same false alert twice.
- RED LIGHT/SPEED CAMERA ALERTS - Pre-loaded Red Light and Speed Camera locations with free database and firmware updates ensures your radar detector will always be up-to-date.
- VOICE ALERTS - Voice alerts provide clear communication allowing for hands-free operation. Voice alerts are programmable to fit your style so you can keep your eyes on the road with no distractions.
Description
The R8w is Uniden’s flagship product. It’s simply our best portable, windshield-mount radar/laser detector. Built on the same platform that inspired the R8. Featuring extreme long-range performance, dual Blackfin® DSPs (Digital Signal Processor) for 50% faster performance and accuracy, and dual antennas gives you full 360° radar directional awareness (voice alerts and visual arrows on a large OLED display). Also, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, R/TACH app support, and our speed and red-light database, and more. Also, the R8w features Auto Learn which greatly reduces false alerts over time giving you the quietest ride. Our exclusive proprietary technology, the R8w number one feature is unparalleled performance. Perfect just got better.
Brand: Uniden
Compatible Devices: Smartphone, iPhone
Frequency Bands Supported: 34.7 GHz, 24.125 GHz
Power Source: Corded Electric
Display Type: OLED
Voltage: 12 volts_of_direct_current
Product Dimensions: 4.9"L x 3.5"W x 1.5"H
Number of Items: 1
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Compatible Devices: Smartphone, iPhone
Frequency Bands Supported: 34.7 GHz, 24.125 GHz
Power Source: Corded Electric
Display Type: OLED
Voltage: 12 volts_of_direct_current
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 4.9"L x 3.5"W x 1.5"H
Brand: Uniden
Number of Items: 1
UPC: 050633600672
Manufacturer: Uniden
Model Number: R8w
Mfr Part Number: R8w
Warranty Description: 1 year
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5/5 Rating This is the bEST radar detector on the market and also my first. I can remember in college a friend of mine had one and it would go off whenever we're on a road trip or driving around the city. It didn't stop him from getting speeding tickets but I'm sure he would've gotten a lot more if it weren't for his radar detector. Now if he gotten this, it would be a completely different story. This radar detector is the BEST on the market, the functionality, the range, the settings, the accessories.. all of these make this the best thing smoking. The power cable that comes with it is very high quality, it also has a mute button so you can stop the detection alert if you want. It picks up everything including laser. To top it off you have access to a free companion app that allows you to have access to the radar and change it's settings. You would be able to have more control when using app. This detector is top notch and when you add the companion app R/Tach, you can't go wrong. Now I'm looking for mounting brackets. Pros Technological wonder Super accurate Long range Muiltiole detection functionality Works great with companion app and Waze Nicce accessories High quality cables and Sticky mount Cable contains a mute button Comes with carrying case and neoprene case for the Detector Cons None as of yet. This thing works great. To get the best out of it you will need to dive more into the technical aspect of the settings.
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Was an Escort loyalist since the Passport days... but that does not get you anywhere I learnt. I went through the motions of research and reviews when I needed a new detector, and while the Uniden seemed to be the obvious choice, I remained loyal to Escort, until I tried to purchase the Redline from them. Final straw was Escort customer service during the purchase cycle - not the friendly sales agents, but their corporate policies after their system rejected my purchase but put a pending sale hold on my card, and could do nothing to resolve it, nor expedite the purchase thereafter for my upcoming road trips without deducting expedited shipping from their trade-in program. Their faulty but I was expected to pay. Contradictory advertised incentives when it comes to "free expedited shipping" and then deducting it if you use the trade-in program. Call it fate or karma, but it convinced me to try Uniden, and I am SO HAPPY I did. I have used this unit on two long, round-trip road trips in the weeks immediately after this purchase, and an impressed at the range of this unit. Got momentary early warnings as state patrol did not continuously have their radar guns on, and sure enough, came across them hidden at on-ramps. Also loved the multiple signals warnings, and a lot of other features just not available in the Escort. When researching, I was overwhelmed at how programmable this unit is, and how "easy" the Escort is to use, comparatively. While reviewers say this is an "enthusiast's detector" don't be deterred by that. NO WORRIES. I used the available files online by VORETX RADAR (whose reviews were helpful too - THANK YOU !!) to program the baseline on this detector. It is not complicated - you just upload his file to this unit after you plug it into your PC. It takes care of the frequencies to block (frequencies used by the collision radars used by the Hondas, Toyotas, etc. that are so annoying to a radar detector user). I then customized it farther for the visual stuff. I am now using it with the R8 Companion app on my phone (you don't need to), and while this all sounds complicated, it was REALLY EASY to set up. It would be nice if @uniden themselves provided a file online with automotive radar frequencies that one could upload, but as mentioned, VORTEX Radar gives us that. Very happy with the switch. I would recommend this to others caught in the "analysis-paralysis" of picking a radar detector.
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DON’T BUY IT!!! Expensive piece of JUNK!!!! $800 for this garbage. Where is the quality control???!!!! Dead on arrival. Won’t power on. I tried the lighter cord, the usb cord and the power cord from my 10+ year old Valentine One. Nothing. Not even a beep or any sign of life. Valentine One is made like a tank and it’s beautiful. I was looking to upgrade because my V1 is outdated and decided to go with “the best”, as per reviews. What a mistake. Uniden should come to my house and pick this up, or just approve me throwing it out, instead of me wasting my time taking it to the UPS store. $800!!! It feels like a toy. Uniden is printing money with these things. Probably costs them $20 to produce overseas. Buy American made for the win!!! Not this garbage.
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I had an R7 and LOVED that unit... until my wife decided she LOVED it more and liberated it from my car. Only one remedy: a new R8W! And I love that even more! Very very very very long range. If you get a ticket while using this you either didn't have it on or the cop wasn't using Radar or Laser.
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Purchased this unit 12/6/2025. It is expensive- yes. It is worth it? From a feature standpoint thus far- I will say yes. The R8W (vs R8) gives you the ability to update the firmware via WiFi instead of manually plugging into a computer. By using a hotspot or the WiFi in my shop, I can check for updates via the app (Bluetooth) before getting on the road. The Bluetooth pairing is intuitive and easy. I have my phone paired to 3-4 items at a given time (WiFi, audio, watch, Uniden…) and have no issues with the unit or app. I think the “use case” matters greatly for this unit. I drive many miles, often at night, through largely rural regions. Several hundred miles between stops and/or settlements. For me, this is an added layer of security for “unseen” threats. When roads are empty and weather permits, going above the speed limit is prudent. The Uniden R8W gives me added confidence when I can’t look for threats, avoiding a stop in the middle of the night on a driverless highway. Now for city use, I cannot speak to its effectiveness consistently. It works. It will pick up any radar in a 2-block radius. You will need to fine tune and use lock-out for these situations. I believe the app is handy here, but it doesn’t apply to my use-case so I can’t confirm. The unit is sleek, aesthetically pleasing, and looks like it belongs in your vehicle. The screen is angled ever so slightly so the driver can see clearly, while the detector is pointed straight ahead. The factory mount is the best option (Reddit confirmed) and the unity itself can be removed by pressing the button, leaving the suction cup on the windshield. There are numerous aftermarket mounts and hardwiring kits, but I am keeping mine factory as I plan to use it in several vehicles. I am making a 1000+ mile drive in mid-December. I will report back with updates post-trip.
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