What about escort aren't they got something new under the hood coming out? That's gonna be equivalent to the R8 better with a Presley has less 2 or 3 years. I mean escort I should grape product that it's great a good product. But when they go come up with some new and bigger and better. She's like you didn't has. The radar Texas killed? It were frequent that can really perform.
I’m still amazed Escort radar detectors aren’t the crème de la crème anymore. I need to replace an old Escort radar detector and am going with the Uniden R4.
Had to go R4 since my Range Rover has the heated infrared windshield and the slot by the rear view mirror is so tiny. R4 is currently at Samsclub for $299.99
I love the fact that the R4 has a good alert distance on the 90-degree angle. Although it doesn't happen a lot around here, the state police do shoot from the side on the interstates sometimes. My R7 doesn't alert you until you are right on top of the radar. Side detection is minimal on the R7, as with most detectors. Plus, with the tough terrain around here, I need the maximum alert distance possible. I would love to see a test result with the R8 on a 90-degree angle. In theory they should be the same, since they are pretty close under the hood.
Radar and laser don’t work from the side. You can Google cosine angle to learn why. Could you clarify what you mean by the side, exactly? You mean parked on the side of the road shooting front and rear like normal?
@@VortexRadarI see what you are saying. I should have clarified better. 90- degree off axis from a U-turn. They will sometimes shoot this way on the highway.
good stuff , I moved the r3 to the wife's car and picked up the r4 for 300 ... one q - I can't find much on the aux port of the r4 , anyone know what this is used for today ?
I dont know if this sounds silly but now that I am primarily using my R4 without arrows in my car, I wonder if I could achieve some directional alerts without arrows by bringing my R3 out of retirement and putting it in the back window while the R4 is pointing out the front
The arrows don't seal the deal for me. It's really simple, if the detector goes off slow down just like you would with any detector. When it stops alerting for a sufficient amount of time you can speed up. If you're being tagged what does it matter where they are at? Unless you would like to wave at them.
That’s the usual initial knee-jerk response have to the topic. I’ve discussed this at length before, but to each their own. Why I Only Run Arrow Detectors: Five’ish Minute Fridays, Ep. 48 th-cam.com/video/xIXhBrQIWF8/w-d-xo.html
@@VortexRadar Got the R4 and it's incredible. I upgraded from a Whistler my family got in 1998. My R4 is separated from my dash cam by 4-5 inches, is that too close in proximity to affect the R4s performance?
I ordered R4 after your video with the price drop . In my opinion yes R8 is superior , but at 700 is ridiculous overpriced just to have the Arrows , $400 extra is absurd .
I would have 100% agreed before my last ticket. Yes it’s an insane amount when you haven’t gotten a ticket before but let me run down the cost. I was in Illinois and got a speed ticket, $168 for the ticket and about $600 in insurance and renewal cost. I chose to fight it and paid $300 for an attorney, if I win it will only be $300, if not my attorney has got me a plea deal which will be an additional $300, it will be off my record and no insurance cost but I’m still at $600 total not including time off work. Yes it’s a large amount to spend for not having any charges, but when you really compare it to not having a single ticket it’s a good price, now compare it to multiple tickets and your cost only increases exponentially. Honestly for having top of the line assurance I would gladly pay $1200 to have the best peace of mind that I will be a free man.
I agree. They are both the same under the hood, the only difference is that the R8 gives you the arrows, and is that worth $400.00? Are you getting a $400.00 increased performance with the arrows? I suspect not. if it's warning you, you should slow down regardless of where the police radar is?
I have been using R3’s for a long time as well, I got an R7 and just got an R8 to replace an R3, once I got used to the arrows in one car I had to have it in the other. I freaking love knowing where the alert is coming from.
@@ceeIocyes, 100% it does. If it’s coming toward me and I’m on a divided highway (I’m in TX) I just slow down enough to keep them from being willing to turn around, if it’s steady and behind me I slow down. Can’t say anything about laser, I doubt the performance is significantly better than the R3, it’s worth mentioning both the R7 and R8 get almost zero false laser alerts.
Bonjour, hope you are well. I agree 💯 I brought 3 of the R4's.🥰 Lol because we're I live the R4s are $1000. So for the USA $1,100 how could I say no for the price of 3 vs 1 😊 So I gave my kids the other two 😎 Thank you so much for all your information ❤
I bought my 1st Uniden R3 after your review over 2 years ago. It still works great and keeps me informed of my driving area. All Laser warnings are just tokens to be aware. Nothing can prevent Laser. But the radar ranges? My best so far with the R3 is two miles on a highway. :)
@@dackbowland1876The only time I got tagged by laser was my last ticket 2 years ago. I had never heard a laser warning so was confused when it went off.
I use to think that if I was hit with Lazer it was to late to slow down until one time when I was driving home from picking up a buddy from sea tac Airport at 2 am doing 85 on I-5 and my escort 9500ix went off indicating Lazer, I immediately slowed down and I saw the cop in the median and figured the jig was up but no he stayed put and I made it home with no citation. It was 2 am and at that time of the morning they are going to pull you over for anything just to see if your intoxicated but if you're doing 85 in a 60 you're at least getting a ticket. So don't believe your Lazer alerts don't buy you any time.
I agree that the R4 is a tremendous value. I ran my original R3 for 8 years & still have it in my stable. But, since the R7 came out I started putting aside a little pocket change here/there & a couple of months ago popped on an R8 which the pocket change I'd been saving up. The arrows are 100% worth the extra money if you can afford it. Took me a minute to get used to the bigger physical size of the R8 over the R3, but after that I have no regrets.
I opted for an R3. It's not the newest, but it has reach. I pick them off over a mile away on the highway. Between that and Waze reports not many issues. Only thing that can be an issue is the motorcycle cops. lol, they are the worst. Luckily, no problems yet.
I have both R4 and R8, in my options the R4 perform better than R8 though, I travel from Ohio to Florida with my R8, and also travel from Ohio to Boston with the R4, to me the R4 pick up the signal just a little sooner on the hilly or curly highway or road better than the R8 and the R4 still can pick up the signal from behind and side too, if you get use to how the radar work and don't need the arrow, I think R4 is would be the best on the market now
@@watchmanexpert the R4 has no rear antenna, but if the cop from behind with the radar on the same direction, the R4 can pick up the signal far away, R4 is the best bang for the money
Another topic I'd like to see if he hasn't already done this is, just how far out can the kill zone be for various radar guns and or does their frequency have any effect on distance. Here in Wyoming it's all 34.7 KA.
the R8 in my real world test out did the R4 in real world hands on laser hits the R4 were I live were there are lots of motorcycle cops who just use laser is toast.
I've owned my R7 for 2 years and my unit's forward arrow no longer works. It only points to the sides or rear. So if the arrows stop working, no longer worth the extra cost.
@@VortexRadar Appreciate it.. I have the R4 and was hoping I found a work around not paying R8 prices for arrows. Would be cool if they could figure out a way to use arrows for the R4 in App
When your on the road and your detector blows up, I'm not looking at the arrow to tell from where I'm being painted. I immediately check my speed and slow down, regardless where it's directed from. Save the cash and get the R4,( I have one) it's worth the $300.00.
I have both. The R4 is a beast. R4 I think has better distance in detecting radar. But you will be looking longer to spot the police. R8 is great with arrows, but I think it falses a little more
Would love to buy the R8 in Australia but because of Spectre III’s it’s a bit annoying. I know they will be less relevant here soon I’ve only seen 1 this year in regional areas from Hwy Patrol but it seems it’s getting better over here.
I got the R8 little over a week ago and I'm honestly disappointed. Coming from using an old Beltronics STI Magnum so I was expecting a HUGE difference. The way everyone made it seem, this was basically the best radar detector around. I was pretty excited to use it but it's not worth $750 (what i paid with taxes). So many false alerts, the camera alerts seem to come at last minute even though they're set to alert 1000ft out. The arrows are awesome (when they work right) but they seem to sporadically miss-alert which direction the radar is coming from, perhaps it has to do with a design flaw considering the rear radar appears to be blocked by the front hump. Why don't the side arrows show what specific side, right or left, not just display both arrows? Too many negatives for the price. Had such high hopes, but I will definitely be returning it! R7 seems better for the price (only for the arrows) but if you don't care for the arrows R4 appears like the best choice around.
My r8 works great you need to use his configuration that he has on his website for the R8 it will make it quiet and detective very well. You may need to tweak it just a hair depending on your area.
Is it just me or is the “food chain” of radar detectors very confusing now? It used to be V1 and Escort (whatever model is their top) were the easy go to if you wanted “the best”. Now, it seems like there are so many more cons with these brands. Is there a top of the food chain? I have V1G2 and the KA falses are annoying.
I got the r7 a year ago and its been really good to me. I dont think i see my self going for the r8. R7 does the job with arrows and might get a second one for my other vehicle since ive had the max 360 since say one
If I own an R7 mounted to my mirror, can I replace it with an R8 without any installation? In other words... does it plug into the same mount and power cable?? Thanks
@ceeIoc The arrows help you identify where the cop is so you know you've passed them and can resume your speed also a cop could be coming up behind you and with arrows you can figure that out ALOT faster
I just bought one of each. The r8 because I love the arrows, but my work truck has a headache rack and an air compressor blocking the rear window, the the r4 for the work truck.
I think there are more advantage to the rear-facing antenna other than arrows. 1. **Enhanced Detection Range**: Rear-facing antennas can detect radar signals coming from behind the vehicle, providing a broader range of coverage. This is particularly useful for identifying radar signals from police vehicles approaching from the rear. 2. **Improved Accuracy**: By having antennas that face both forward and backward, radar detectors can more accurately pinpoint the direction of the radar signal. This helps drivers understand where the threat is coming from and take appropriate action. 3. **Early Warning**: Rear-facing antennas can pick up radar signals that might otherwise be missed by front-facing antennas alone. This early detection can give drivers more time to adjust their speed and avoid potential speeding tickets. 4. **Comprehensive Coverage**: With both front and rear antennas, radar detectors can provide 360-degree coverage, ensuring that no radar signals go undetected, regardless of the direction they come from.
I have the V1G2 and JBV1. While this is a great setup there are some radar coverage I am missing out on. I am thinking of R4 for photo radar and other low power radar coverage in addition to my V1. 😅 what would you recommend?
Recently, I decided to buy one more detector and probably the last one for now. I purchased an r8. It is the best detector ever. One thing i noticed is that some people who did personal reviews complained about the build quality. A couple people said their R8s broke when the suction cup let go and the detector came crashing down and broke. So, i took a 6-inch piece of clear fishing line that you barely see and tied one end to the latch of the sun visor and the other end to the suction cup so, if the suction cup lets go, the whole unit will only fall a couple inches and dangle there till i remount it. Just a little insurance policy
So I am between the R4 and the R8, i get those on discount so i dont know which one to choose. Also i dont remember but the R4 can’t detect a signal that the r8 can
Good video. The R4 is just a ridiculous value at $299. We've got a couple R3 units and an R7, the R4 offers a significant step up in performance and it seems quieter around town, too. I bought the R4 about a month ago. I thought it would just be in my daily driver for a couple weeks. I think it's found a new, permanent home on my windshield.
And the fun part is when those arrows quit flashing and no longer work "burn out" geez all that extra money for flashing arrows that will eventually stop working. No thanks
I don’t live in a good neighborhood am I good to disconnect this every time I park and plug it in the morning again and will my settings always be saved the same or would I have to redo it
No ETA. It’s sitting in my office indefinitely. I’m waiting for updated Escort and Stinger systems to do a big upgrade in my car, including the A17’s, and once all the new equipment is here and installed I can do a big laser jammer shootout.
been using R3 for 6 years with no issues at all. Just got R8 to upgrade and my R3 is outproforming the R8. not sure why my R8 is not good as every one say
@@watchmanexpert agreed sir. $700 is too much for the R8 compared to the performance. R4 is awesome and way cheaper. Sam’s club have the R4 for $289 plus tax
I have an R1 and it works wonderfully. No arrows. Old school. Super long range detection at a fraction of the price.
I have the R7 & it's been great. Not ready to upgrade at the price point of the R8 just yet.
same
When the R8 gets down to 450 or so I’ll consider moving on from the R7. Until then…
There are 7 as advantageous device.
Install R7 international and you’ll get more k blocks too.
R7 too. It's been excellent, agree on the R8 price.
R8 is unbeatable! With the R8 I feel comfortable to fly anywhere ! Hasn’t failed me yet, saved me
Plenty of times !
I have both and prefer the R4 only cause of the size arrows are nice but size is better
What about escort aren't they got something new under the hood coming out? That's gonna be equivalent to the R8 better with a Presley has less 2 or 3 years. I mean escort I should grape product that it's great a good product. But when they go come up with some new and bigger and better.
She's like you didn't has. The radar Texas killed? It were frequent that can really perform.
@@D.A.Jgoons123 Can you retype this in Engrish?
Love your information. I would never know when Uniden adds an update without you. Thank you so much for keeping all of us informed.
I’m still amazed Escort radar detectors aren’t the crème de la crème anymore. I need to replace an old Escort radar detector and am going with the Uniden R4.
My R4 has saved me from Plenty of Pennsylvania state trooper tickets. Luckily no laser here in PA yet
Great video, you can’t go wrong with either
Yes but with the R7 coming in at $470 on Amazon, what is the head to head against the R8 and R4
Great detectors, I have them both, using blend mounts in each car. Keep up the great work!
Can u please do an "old school Vs new school" series
Like escort 8500 x50 vs like a max iv
Had to go R4 since my Range Rover has the heated infrared windshield and the slot by the rear view mirror is so tiny. R4 is currently at Samsclub for $299.99
I’ve had a trooper jump onto the highway from behind and pace us for easily 5 minutes…I would never have a detector without arrows.
I love the fact that the R4 has a good alert distance on the 90-degree angle. Although it doesn't happen a lot around here, the state police do shoot from the side on the interstates sometimes. My R7 doesn't alert you until you are right on top of the radar. Side detection is minimal on the R7, as with most detectors. Plus, with the tough terrain around here, I need the maximum alert distance possible. I would love to see a test result with the R8 on a 90-degree angle. In theory they should be the same, since they are pretty close under the hood.
Radar and laser don’t work from the side. You can Google cosine angle to learn why. Could you clarify what you mean by the side, exactly? You mean parked on the side of the road shooting front and rear like normal?
@@VortexRadarI see what you are saying. I should have clarified better. 90- degree off axis from a U-turn. They will sometimes shoot this way on the highway.
Just ordered mine using your link (r4 that is )
With the R4 connected to BT does it show you the direction on the app?
no
Nope, it can’t do that, sorry.
Damn, I was wondering this too
good stuff , I moved the r3 to the wife's car and picked up the r4 for 300 ... one q - I can't find much on the aux port of the r4 , anyone know what this is used for today ?
Was supposed to be for Uniden laser jammers but they never came out.
I dont know if this sounds silly but now that I am primarily using my R4 without arrows in my car, I wonder if I could achieve some directional alerts without arrows by bringing my R3 out of retirement and putting it in the back window while the R4 is pointing out the front
hehe yeah we call that ghetto arrows. 😄 One trick is to use different alert tones to make it easier to differentiate front and rear alerts.
The arrows don't seal the deal for me. It's really simple, if the detector goes off slow down just like you would with any detector. When it stops alerting for a sufficient amount of time you can speed up. If you're being tagged what does it matter where they are at? Unless you would like to wave at them.
That’s the usual initial knee-jerk response have to the topic. I’ve discussed this at length before, but to each their own.
Why I Only Run Arrow Detectors: Five’ish Minute Fridays, Ep. 48
th-cam.com/video/xIXhBrQIWF8/w-d-xo.html
General Custer would have preferred No ARROWS !
I'm not sure if I ever found an answer for the Eagle Eye. It state 360 deg. monitor. Monitoring what exactly?
It’s for laser, but the feature is practically irrelevant in the real world.
Whens the thinkware U3000 full review coming out ?
Waiting for another replacement unit and potentially some updated firmware so I’m working on other stuff in the meantime.
@VortexRadar thanks for the update vortex much appreciated. u have a family as well give them as much of your time as u can life's to short
Thank you , no one does what you do.
I have a windshield tint. Can someone confirm if it’s ok to use the r4 with suction cups on my windshield or will it ruin the tint ?
Suctions cups don’t damage it. Double stick tape does.
Can you make a video on how to set up your uniden r4
You can find the info here: www.vortexradar.com/2021/11/how-to-setup-configure-uniden-r4/
@@VortexRadar thank you so much I really appreciate it
R4 or Whistler Titan?
R4
@@VortexRadar Got the R4 and it's incredible. I upgraded from a Whistler my family got in 1998.
My R4 is separated from my dash cam by 4-5 inches, is that too close in proximity to affect the R4s performance?
Does R4 show PSL??
Nope
Sams club still has the r4 at 300$
Going to have to abandon uniden all together because their mount clips on the radar are made of plastic. They break overtime.
R8 price is insane. Not worth the upgrade from R7. Shop for the SEVEN.
R7/R8 is v1 ugly cousin
I ordered R4 after your video with the price drop . In my opinion yes R8 is superior , but at 700 is ridiculous overpriced just to have the Arrows , $400 extra is absurd .
Your insurance increase will say otherwise
@@isaacxvx this statement presupposes that arrows themselves will be the sole determining factor of your potential speeding ticket or not.
@@fishy_on_me R4 is now $329 brand new ,I got one when Uniden drops to $350 Ill switch $700 is insanely pricy
I would have 100% agreed before my last ticket. Yes it’s an insane amount when you haven’t gotten a ticket before but let me run down the cost. I was in Illinois and got a speed ticket, $168 for the ticket and about $600 in insurance and renewal cost. I chose to fight it and paid $300 for an attorney, if I win it will only be $300, if not my attorney has got me a plea deal which will be an additional $300, it will be off my record and no insurance cost but I’m still at $600 total not including time off work. Yes it’s a large amount to spend for not having any charges, but when you really compare it to not having a single ticket it’s a good price, now compare it to multiple tickets and your cost only increases exponentially. Honestly for having top of the line assurance I would gladly pay $1200 to have the best peace of mind that I will be a free man.
Sam’s club sells the R4 for $289
Had the R3 for 5 years now. Hasn't failed me yet. Like many people have pointed out, having arrows for the price hike is absurd.
I agree. They are both the same under the hood, the only difference is that the R8 gives you the arrows, and is that worth $400.00? Are you getting a $400.00 increased performance with the arrows? I suspect not. if it's warning you, you should slow down regardless of where the police radar is?
I have been using R3’s for a long time as well, I got an R7 and just got an R8 to replace an R3, once I got used to the arrows in one car I had to have it in the other. I freaking love knowing where the alert is coming from.
@@dsm02chow does it change your behavior ?
@@ceeIocyes, 100% it does. If it’s coming toward me and I’m on a divided highway (I’m in TX) I just slow down enough to keep them from being willing to turn around, if it’s steady and behind me I slow down.
Can’t say anything about laser, I doubt the performance is significantly better than the R3, it’s worth mentioning both the R7 and R8 get almost zero false laser alerts.
Arrows are great.... But bang for your buck the r4 is a great deal.
Bonjour, hope you are well.
I agree 💯 I brought 3 of the R4's.🥰 Lol because we're I live the R4s are $1000. So for the USA $1,100 how could I say no for the price of 3 vs 1 😊
So I gave my kids the other two 😎
Thank you so much for all your information ❤
Thank you for all of your hard work and videos. Really enjoy the comparison videos.
I bought my 1st Uniden R3 after your review over 2 years ago. It still works great and keeps me informed of my driving area. All Laser warnings are just tokens to be aware. Nothing can prevent Laser. But the radar ranges? My best so far with the R3 is two miles on a highway. :)
@@dackbowland1876The only time I got tagged by laser was my last ticket 2 years ago. I had never heard a laser warning so was confused when it went off.
I use to think that if I was hit with Lazer it was to late to slow down until one time when I was driving home from picking up a buddy from sea tac Airport at 2 am doing 85 on I-5 and my escort 9500ix went off indicating Lazer, I immediately slowed down and I saw the cop in the median and figured the jig was up but no he stayed put and I made it home with no citation.
It was 2 am and at that time of the morning they are going to pull you over for anything just to see if your intoxicated but if you're doing 85 in a 60 you're at least getting a ticket. So don't believe your Lazer alerts don't buy you any time.
@@dackbowland1876 You sound so triggered…you okay?
I agree that the R4 is a tremendous value. I ran my original R3 for 8 years & still have it in my stable. But, since the R7 came out I started putting aside a little pocket change here/there & a couple of months ago popped on an R8 which the pocket change I'd been saving up. The arrows are 100% worth the extra money if you can afford it. Took me a minute to get used to the bigger physical size of the R8 over the R3, but after that I have no regrets.
Got the R4 for $330, I don't mind not having the arrows for the price.
You are the best radar channel on TH-cam, very clear & very understandable! Keep it coming man!!
Radar Roy was better. NOT!
I've had my R3 for 5 years I always uodate the firmware and haven't had one issue. It's never failed me
I opted for an R3. It's not the newest, but it has reach. I pick them off over a mile away on the highway. Between that and Waze reports not many issues. Only thing that can be an issue is the motorcycle cops. lol, they are the worst. Luckily, no problems yet.
I have both R4 and R8, in my options the R4 perform better than R8 though, I travel from Ohio to Florida with my R8, and also travel from Ohio to Boston with the R4, to me the R4 pick up the signal just a little sooner on the hilly or curly highway or road better than the R8 and the R4 still can pick up the signal from behind and side too, if you get use to how the radar work and don't need the arrow, I think R4 is would be the best on the market now
The r4 has notification for the rear signal ?
@@watchmanexpert the R4 has no rear antenna, but if the cop from behind with the radar on the same direction, the R4 can pick up the signal far away, R4 is the best bang for the money
Or you can buy a V1 for $600. I have an R7 and a V1 and I prefer the V1. But really the prices for all these things are nuts.
In the R4 and R8 battle, the R7 shines brightly as the happy medium between value, and having arrows
No bluetooth support no support for future laser jammer as well that they're going to release shortly
@@jay-dt3zqyup, this was what kept me from going for the R7
I have the R8 and love it. I had the V1 before the R8 and would NEVER give up arrows for the extra situational awareness they bring.
Another topic I'd like to see if he hasn't already done this is, just how far out can the kill zone be for various radar guns and or does their frequency have any effect on distance. Here in Wyoming it's all 34.7 KA.
I believe I read 1500ft somewhere online but laser goes much farther I believe.
the R8 in my real world test out did the R4 in real world hands on laser hits the R4 were I live were there are lots of motorcycle cops who just use laser is toast.
I had the r4 for a week and upgraded to the r8 the arrows make all the difference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How is the R8 ? U like more compared to the r4 ?
How do arrows help? How does your reaction change depending on where the arrow is pointing?
I've owned my R7 for 2 years and my unit's forward arrow no longer works. It only points to the sides or rear. So if the arrows stop working, no longer worth the extra cost.
Wish they had a longer warranty.
Does the R4/R8 IOS App give you arrows?? I would like to know before paying the 10 bucks. Thanks and love your videos!
R8 yes, R4 no. The apps are displaying the info from the detectors.
@@VortexRadar Appreciate it.. I have the R4 and was hoping I found a work around not paying R8 prices for arrows. Would be cool if they could figure out a way to use arrows for the R4 in App
When your on the road and your detector blows up, I'm not looking at the arrow to tell from where I'm being painted. I immediately check my speed and slow down, regardless where it's directed from. Save the cash and get the R4,( I have one) it's worth the $300.00.
Love my R4 Radar and Mazda bsw detector ;)
I have both. The R4 is a beast. R4 I think has better distance in detecting radar. But you will be looking longer to spot the police. R8 is great with arrows, but I think it falses a little more
Would love to buy the R8 in Australia but because of Spectre III’s it’s a bit annoying. I know they will be less relevant here soon I’ve only seen 1 this year in regional areas from Hwy Patrol but it seems it’s getting better over here.
I got the R8 little over a week ago and I'm honestly disappointed. Coming from using an old Beltronics STI Magnum so I was expecting a HUGE difference. The way everyone made it seem, this was basically the best radar detector around. I was pretty excited to use it but it's not worth $750 (what i paid with taxes). So many false alerts, the camera alerts seem to come at last minute even though they're set to alert 1000ft out. The arrows are awesome (when they work right) but they seem to sporadically miss-alert which direction the radar is coming from, perhaps it has to do with a design flaw considering the rear radar appears to be blocked by the front hump. Why don't the side arrows show what specific side, right or left, not just display both arrows? Too many negatives for the price. Had such high hopes, but I will definitely be returning it! R7 seems better for the price (only for the arrows) but if you don't care for the arrows R4 appears like the best choice around.
Agreed.
Buy the Valentine.
I love the r7 so much, I have two!
The R8 IS the best radar detector around.
My r8 works great you need to use his configuration that he has on his website for the R8 it will make it quiet and detective very well. You may need to tweak it just a hair depending on your area.
What’s the best aftermarket windshield mount to get it as high up on the windshield to the left of the rear view mirror?
Is it just me or is the “food chain” of radar detectors very confusing now? It used to be V1 and Escort (whatever model is their top) were the easy go to if you wanted “the best”. Now, it seems like there are so many more cons with these brands.
Is there a top of the food chain? I have V1G2 and the KA falses are annoying.
Have you upgraded to the new firmware that came out yesterday? th-cam.com/video/tEr7dcHS3LA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-pYCCSAKr6KDGfYg
I got the r7 a year ago and its been really good to me. I dont think i see my self going for the r8. R7 does the job with arrows and might get a second one for my other vehicle since ive had the max 360 since say one
If I own an R7 mounted to my mirror, can I replace it with an R8 without any installation? In other words... does it plug into the same mount and power cable?? Thanks
Should work just fine
Found a fac refurb r8 on eBay. Saved $150
Spectre 3, 4 & Elite (all used here). Which leaks the least? R4. R7. R8?
I bought the R3 first and then got the R7 hardwired in and by far having arrows is a complete game changer
I have both R3 and R7, and agree that arrows are very useful.
Can you explain why arrows help? Won’t you slow down regardless?
@ceeIoc The arrows help you identify where the cop is so you know you've passed them and can resume your speed also a cop could be coming up behind you and with arrows you can figure that out ALOT faster
@@tysmith2248 if the arrow is in the back, I would still slow down because they could be coming after me right?
@ceeIoc correct...if the strength of the beeps increase then you know they're getting closer
I just bought one of each. The r8 because I love the arrows, but my work truck has a headache rack and an air compressor blocking the rear window, the the r4 for the work truck.
Which do you think is best bang for your buck?
Wondering if there is experiment comparisons between 2. I understood its same platform.
Yep, in the description I linked to some of the current discussion regarding comparison testing. www.rdforum.org/threads/132147/
What’s the head to head between the R7 and R8
Did you ever do a review on the R7 international version very interested to see how this detector compares
Sorry, nope. Still in the long queue. I did some testing with the Spectre stealth stuff and I need to redo it to get all the info.
I still like my V1
My brother has one but the false alarms are bad. He said you can send it end for updates but thats pretty pricey too.
At Vortex Radar, which dash cam you use for your front and rear?
Arrows aside, Is the R4 offer faster alerts in KA band than the R7?
Nope. This video compares the two directly: Uniden R4 vs. Uniden R7
th-cam.com/video/TUfTzKGpDbE/w-d-xo.html
I think there are more advantage to the rear-facing antenna other than arrows.
1. **Enhanced Detection Range**: Rear-facing antennas can detect radar signals coming from behind the vehicle, providing a broader range of coverage. This is particularly useful for identifying radar signals from police vehicles approaching from the rear.
2. **Improved Accuracy**: By having antennas that face both forward and backward, radar detectors can more accurately pinpoint the direction of the radar signal. This helps drivers understand where the threat is coming from and take appropriate action.
3. **Early Warning**: Rear-facing antennas can pick up radar signals that might otherwise be missed by front-facing antennas alone. This early detection can give drivers more time to adjust their speed and avoid potential speeding tickets.
4. **Comprehensive Coverage**: With both front and rear antennas, radar detectors can provide 360-degree coverage, ensuring that no radar signals go undetected, regardless of the direction they come from.
I have the V1G2 and JBV1. While this is a great setup there are some radar coverage I am missing out on. I am thinking of R4 for photo radar and other low power radar coverage in addition to my V1. 😅 what would you recommend?
Picked one up for $299 using your link, bud. Its been awhile since I've been in the game.
See ya on RDF.
-TerragonSix
I'm running
1 V1Gen2 (my car)
3 R4s (wife car and other cars)
My car I drive 1k ish +/- 200 miles a week
Other 3 probably 20k or less a year combined
Recently, I decided to buy one more detector and probably the last one for now. I purchased an r8. It is the best detector ever.
One thing i noticed is that some people who did personal reviews complained about the build quality. A couple people said their R8s broke when the suction cup let go and the detector came crashing down and broke. So, i took a 6-inch piece of clear fishing line that you barely see and tied one end to the latch of the sun visor and the other end to the suction cup so, if the suction cup lets go, the whole unit will only fall a couple inches and dangle there till i remount it. Just a little insurance policy
So I am between the R4 and the R8, i get those on discount so i dont know which one to choose. Also i dont remember but the R4 can’t detect a signal that the r8 can
Your information is always great. I 😂😂own the r7 love it just cheep on the outside I paid 599.
For me personally the arrow doesn’t mean much to me. If a Cop sees you speeding they can go after you from any direction.
Do you think it's worth spending the extra money for the R8 over the R7?
Love your videos and I also live in washington! Do you have extra uniden to giveaway or plan any giveaways?
Amazon has R8 used for $606 and extra 20% off! Got mine for $485
Much prefer the arrows.
Wanna play? You gotta pay.
Is there a compatible app that has an android auto display?
unde pot găsi setările pentru Uniden R4 pentru Europa? te rog dacă se poate,am nevoie de informații corecte
Yo thats 228th street where I live 🤣
what about sensitivity or range? both the same?
Good video. The R4 is just a ridiculous value at $299. We've got a couple R3 units and an R7, the R4 offers a significant step up in performance and it seems quieter around town, too.
I bought the R4 about a month ago. I thought it would just be in my daily driver for a couple weeks. I think it's found a new, permanent home on my windshield.
Ordered the R4 yesterday for $300 new from Amazon. The R8 is going for $699. An extra $300 for arrows? Are they nuts?
And the fun part is when those arrows quit flashing and no longer work "burn out" geez all that extra money for flashing arrows that will eventually stop working. No thanks
Love my R8
I don’t live in a good neighborhood am I good to disconnect this every time I park and plug it in the morning again and will my settings always be saved the same or would I have to redo it
Yep, no problem 👍
you dont talk about the side screen from a r8. Where multiply threats come from. Besdes the maiin one.
The all threat display? The R4 has that too. You’ll see a second Ka signal pop up on the R4 at 3:03 for example.
When are you doing more videos on the tmg alpha 17 jammers? They release a new software update version 8.22 just curious nobody is making any videos
No ETA. It’s sitting in my office indefinitely. I’m waiting for updated Escort and Stinger systems to do a big upgrade in my car, including the A17’s, and once all the new equipment is here and installed I can do a big laser jammer shootout.
@@VortexRadar Yeah, I hear what you're saying. And almost seems like people are not interested in this laser Jammer anymore
Does Uniden have a trade in or trade up program?
Dont believe so and Ive been on the website recently.
I got my r4 brand new for 289 at sams club
How you like ?
R4 does not detect European Gatso RT4
And some American ones too
Would ceramic tint block or significantly effect the radar detector?
Ceramic tint is fine
@@VortexRadarwould you say the R8’s range is much better than the R7? Looking to buy an R7 or R8
been using R3 for 6 years with no issues at all. Just got R8 to upgrade and my R3 is outproforming the R8. not sure why my R8 is not good as every one say
Did u returned the r8
@@watchmanexpert yes i did, my R3 is going strong 💪
@@waa2100 thanks ! I have the R8 but I think 700 is too much for the arrow, I will return the R8 and buy R4 for 299 ..
@@watchmanexpert agreed sir. $700 is too much for the R8 compared to the performance.
R4 is awesome and way cheaper.
Sam’s club have the R4 for $289 plus tax
As far as range goes for detecting are they the same?
We started having a conversation about this yesterday here: www.rdforum.org/threads/132147/
@@VortexRadar hi question , the R4 can give you notifications when the radar is rear ? Or only says front K2 ?
What about the r 7?
Still a great Rd
@@curtisclemans6662 add the 150 firmware excellent combination
@@K-carbon where does one get this firmware?
@@Cold-Canadiantheir website
The R4 and the R8 a LOT more sensitive Then the R7 sorry to say I love my R4 😊
V1 for life