Uniden posted firmware 1.25 for the Uniden R8 this morning on their website. This is the latest firmware that’s already been shipping on brand new detectors and now we can all update to it. The new firmware that adds Bluetooth is still not yet released. Downloads: New Update Software Firmware 1.25 Redlight Camera / Speedcam …
Category: R8
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Uniden R8 vs. Escort Redline 360c vs. Valentine 1 Gen2: Best High End Radar Detector of 2022?
- By Vortex
- 7 months ago
- 26 mins to read
What’s the best radar detector for 2022? The best three are the Uniden R8, Escort Redline 360c, & the Valentine 1 Gen2. They are the best performing radar detectors with good false alert filtering plus directional arrows to help locate the threats around you. I’m a fan of all three. These detectors also have some …
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How to Set Up and Configure your Uniden R8 Radar Detector
- By Vortex
- 10 months ago
- 39 mins to read
Let’s take a look at how to use your new Uniden R8, what all the buttons and menu options do, and how to configure your R8 for optimal performance and minimal false alerts. (Last updated January 2023.) Purchase a Uniden R8 here. This guide is current as of firmware 1.25. You can download the latest …
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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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Uniden R8 Review
- By Vortex
- 11 months ago
- 18 mins to read
The Uniden R8 is an impressive new radar detector. It’s been my daily driver since November and I’ve been enjoying it so much that even after finishing beta testing and creating this Uniden R8 review, I continue choosing the R8 as my go-to radar detector of choice. The Uniden R8 is now available for pre-order in …
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Uniden R8 Announced
- By Vortex
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January 5, 2022
- 2 mins to read
Today at CES, Uniden announced the new Uniden R8 radar detector. I’ve been daily’ing it for the past few months and I’ve been liking it overall. My full review is coming, but let’s take a quick look at the R8, especially including its new improvements over the R7. When the R8 goes on sale later …
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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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