Uniden has released firmware 1.26 for the Uniden R4. Let’s go over the new changes, what’s gotten better, what’s gotten worse, as how to fix issues that may happen during the update process. Downloads: New Update Software Firmware 1.26 Redlight Camera / Speedcam Database Purchase the Uniden R4 here.
Category: R4
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Uniden R4 vs. Radenso DS1
- By Vortex
- 8 months ago
- 8 mins to read
The Uniden R4 and Radenso DS1 are both excellent high performance radar detectors, two of the best non-arrow detectors you can buy. Both are evolutions of the wildly popular Uniden R3, building upon the same platform and adding longer range, better false alert filtering, and more useful features. Uniden and Radenso have both done different …
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Uniden R8 Long Range Testing
- By Vortex
- 11 months ago
- 10 mins to read
The Uniden R8 (purchase here) improves upon the performance of the already strong Uniden R7 by adding a new dual LNA design as well as an upgraded condenser lens in front of the horn. I’ve been really curious to see how much better the R8 performs and so I headed back to my usual red …
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How To Setup & Configure the Uniden R4
- By Vortex
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November 10, 2021
- 36 mins to read
If you have a Uniden R4 (purchase the R4 here), you can customize its settings to get better performance, filter out more false alerts, change the display color to match your vehicle’s interior, and further tweak it based on what’s best for you. There’s no universal “best” settings for everyone since what’s best for you …
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Uniden R4 Review: An R3 on Steroids
- By Vortex
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November 3, 2021
- 15 mins to read
The brand new Uniden R4 ($449) is now available for pre-order. It builds upon the R4 offering even longer range, improved false alert filtering, a refreshed design, and a bunch of useful new features. You can think of it as an R3 on steroids. I’m a fan of this new R4. Let’s take a look …
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Best Radar Detectors
Uniden R8 ($699)
Long range, arrows, GPS, my detector of choice
Uniden R7 ($499)
Best bang for the buck with arrows
Valentine 1 Gen2 ($499)
Long range, excellent arrows, amazing features w/ third party apps, my favorite for road trips
Radenso DS1 ($369)
Best for USB C power
Uniden R4 ($379)
Best non-arrow detector
Uniden R3 ($299)
Best radar detector under $300
Uniden DFR7 ($179)
Best radar detector under $200
Best Laser Jammers
AntiLaser Priority ($1069 Dual, $1699 Triple TX BT HiFi)
The best performing and top laser jammer on the market
Stinger Fibers ($1825 Dual, $2525 Triple)
Tiny heads for stealthy installs, great for exotic cars, expensive, poor track record of updates
Escort ZW5 ($999 Dual)
Wireless laser jammers that integrate w/ windshield mount Escort radar detectors, easiest to install
Adaptiv TPX ($949 Triple)
Best affordable laser jammer (Save 10% with coupon “Vortex”)
Best Custom Installed Radar Detectors
Escort Max Ci ($1999, $2399 w/ arrows)
Long range, automatic, bluetooth, cloud integration
Radenso RC M ($2099 w/ arrows)
Best future-proof remote RD, can integrate with ALP, good BSM filtering, MRCD support
Net Radar DSP ($679, $1179 w/ arrows)
Affordable custom installed radar detector, integrates with AntiLaser Priority
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