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Uniden R8 vs Cobra RAD 490i

Our pick

Uniden R8

Radar Detectors

Why this one

  • The R8 combines dual antennas and directional arrows with manual and automatic GPS lockouts.12

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Uniden R8Cobra RAD 490i

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What Cobra RAD 490i offers

Cobra RAD 490i: gps lockouts None.3 Cobra RAD 490i: directional arrows No.3

What differs

SpecificationUniden R8Cobra RAD 490i
GPS lockoutsAutomatic2None3
Directional arrowsYes1No3

More details

SpecificationUniden R8Cobra RAD 490i
Forward rangeNot publishedNot published
Rear rangeNot publishedNot published
MultaRadar detectionYes4Not published
Smartphone appYes1Yes5
BluetoothNot publishedYes5
Voice alertsYes1Yes5
Radar bands detectedX 10.525 GHz K 24.150GHz Ka 33.400 - 35.700 GHz Laser 800 nm - 1,100 nm1X, K, and Ka radar bands, as well as laser6
Built-in GPSYes1No7

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Sources

  1. uniden.com
  2. www.techgearlab.com
  3. www.caranddriver.com
  4. www.uniden.info
  5. cdn.shopify.com
  6. www.cobra.com
  7. www.popularmechanics.com