The Uniden R3 and Uniden DFR9 are both two great radar detectors. Both offer good performance, helpful false alert filtering, and important GPS features like redlight camera alerts and manual GPS lockouts. The R3 is the more popular choice due to its extreme range and additional features, but the DFR9 is a little bit more …
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Uniden R3 vs. Uniden DFR9: Best Radar Detector Under $300?
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December 17, 2019
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Uniden R7 Long Range Testing vs. R3, Max360c, Pro M, V1, and more
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April 3, 2019
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It’s time to test out the new Uniden R7! The Uniden R3 has established itself as the best performing windshield mount radar detector on the market. The updated R7 not only adds arrows and several other new features, but its performance should be able to meet or exceed that of even the R3. To test …
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Uniden DFR9 Drops to $249
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March 1, 2019
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Update: The DFR9 is now available for $185. (Use the coupon code “VORTEX“) Deal expires at the end of 2019. The Uniden DFR9 is dropping in price to $249. (Use the coupon code “SPEED“)
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How to Set Up and Program Your Uniden DFR9
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December 30, 2018
- 18 mins to read
The Uniden DFR9 is a solid mid-tier radar detector with good performance, false alert filtering, and features. If you’re just getting started with the DFR9, here’s what all the buttons do and how to program your detector. Purchase the Uniden DFR9 here. Note: You can download the Uniden DFR9 owner’s manual. This tutorial will provide …
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Best Radar Detectors
Escort Redline 360c ($749)
Best all-around radar detector, long range, great filtering, feature-packed
Uniden R7 ($499)
Long range, arrows, integrated GPS
Valentine 1 Gen2 ($499)
Long range, arrows, great false alert filtering, amazing features w/ third party apps
Radenso Pro M ($449)
Compact, stealth, great filtering, best MRCD detection
Uniden R3 ($299)
Best radar detector under $300
Uniden DFR7 ($169)
Best radar detector under $200
Best Laser Jammers
AntiLaser Priority ($839 Dual, $1339 Quad)
The best performing and top laser jammer on the market
Stinger Fibers ($1740 Dual, $3240 Quad)
Tiny heads for stealthy installs, great for exotic cars, expensive, poor track record of updates
TMG Alpha-15 ($679 Dual, $879 Quad)
Affordable laser jammer, JBV1 integration
Escort ZW5 ($849 Dual)
Wireless laser jammers that integrate w/ windshield mount Escort radar detectors, easiest to install
Adaptiv TPX ($495 Dual, $675 Triple)
Designed for motorcycles (Save 10% with coupon “Vortex”)
Best Custom Installed Radar Detectors
Escort Max Ci ($1999, $2399 w/ arrows)
Integrated, automatic, and refined radar detector
Radenso RC M ($1599, $1849 w/ arrows)
Best future-proof remote RD, can integrate with ALP, best BSM filtering, MRCD support
Net Radar DSP ($649, $1149 w/ arrows)
Best inexpensive remote radar detector, integrates with AntiLaser Priority
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