13 Best Radar Detectors For Cars [Buying Guide]

Uniden is a well-known technology company that is also one of the leading radar detector manufacturers. The Uniden R3 Radar Detector has an extremely long-range and a built-in GPS. For use, just simply mount it in your car and plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter. In addition to radar protection, you can also preload red light and speed camera locations from Uniden’s free database. With the GPS, the more you drive your usual routes, the better the detector will become at filtering out false alerts. You can also keep your device up-to-date with regular firmware updates from Uniden.

Both the visual multi-color display and the voice alerts are top-notch. The multi-color OLED display is easy-to-read which is important so you can avoid any unnecessary distraction while driving. Along with that, the voice alerts can be programmed to best fit your needs and driving style. And the voice alert will let you know what type of radar is being detected.

The Uniden R3 radar detector comes with a carrying case, a 12V cigarette adapter, numerous windshield mounting suction options, and an owner’s manual.

This radar detector from Wizga is perhaps the most affordable radar detector out there. It comes equipped with 360-degree laser detection but otherwise isn’t equipped with many other features or a lot of great technology. This basic laser detector will alert you of a nearby radar with voice prompts and has a range of 820 to 8,000 feet.

You can choose either city mode or highway mode when using this radar detector. The city mode will reduce the frequency of voice alerts when you are in densely populated areas with the potential for false alarms. The LED display also shows you the current signal strength.

The Wizga detector is best mounted on your car’s dashboard. It comes with a nonslip mat and power cord for a very easy installation.

The Escort Max 360C is one of the best, most robust radar detectors out there. In addition to all of the top-of-the-line features you’d expect in a radar detector, it also connects with the Escort Live mobile app for live shared alerts with over 3,000,000 other users. With the app, you can view all potential alerts on your route as well as plan your current drive.

Because the device is WiFi-enabled, the detector is made to update through on-board WiFi and alert you in real-time. With 360 in the name, you can bet that this detector has excellent 360-degree directional protection. Along with that, the detector has auto-learn technology to help eliminate false alarms. And the detector alerts you of red light or speed cameras. The multi-color OLED displays the alerts along with your current speed and the current speed limit.

This radar detector comes with a travel case for transport between vehicles, a USB to power up the detector, and a windshield mount for easy installation. Though it comes with a premium price tag, if you want a radar detector with all the bells and whistles, this is the one for you.

The Valentine One V1 Radar Detector is a wired detector that you can mount wherever is best for your car and state regulations — the windshield, the visor, the dashboard, or the rear-view mirror. The internal wiring of this detector is the most impressive part as it comes directly from military CHIRP radars. With that, you know that you’ll get extremely precise and highly reliable radar detection.

Valentine has worked to create a technology called K-Verifier that improves resistance to blind spot detection systems and heavily reduces false alarms. The device comes equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 which allows the detector to connect to your phone. From there, you can use Valentine’s free app, V1 Connection, to receive live-stream threat information.

Along with the detector, you will get a windshield mount,  visor mount, coiled and straight power cords, and spare suction cups.

Instead of purchasing a separate dash cam and radar detector, why not have both in the same device? With the two-in-one Cobra Road Scout you can cruise the roads knowing you are covered from speeding tickets and red light cameras and also capture your fun (and safe) drive on the integrated dash cam.

The radar detector has a long-range and a GPS database to reduce false alerts. In addition, thanks to the GPS database, the detector will notify you of red light and speed cameras. The front of the device features user-friendly control settings so you can set up the detector exactly how you want it. And the full-color LCD system will show you the current speed limit. The device integrates with the iRadar app for easy setup and real-time alerts from other users.

The dash camera is Full HD 1080p, capable of both day and night recording. Along with that, it can record on a continuous loop. With WiFi and the app, you can immediately view, edit, and share the videos from your phone.

The Whistler CR65 is among the more budget-friendly choices. While it has a simple design, Whistler has a reputation for crafting excellent radar detectors that are reliable and efficient. The CR65 will alert you to all four bands used for radar speed detection — X, K, Superwide Ka, and laser. And with 360-degree coverage, you will be alerted to radar coming from any side of your car.

The radar detector has a battery-saver feature which automatically shuts the device off when it is not in use. You can switch between three modes to either reduce false alarms or completely shut the device off. The visual display on the front of the device shows the most important signal if more than one is detected at once.

The radar detector comes with a suction cup mount for your windshield and a 12v power cord.

The Escort IX has long been hailed as one of the best radar detectors ever made. And the upgraded version, the Escort IXC is just that — only better. With improved WiFi connectivity, precise GPS for false alarm reduction, and improved detection range, this radar detector is worth the money. Along with the rapid detection of police radars, this device also has real-time alerts. The Escort Live feature in the mobile app allows you to tune into the over 3,000,000 other drivers also using Escort devices.

With the WiFi-enabled Escort IXC, all you have to do is connect the device to your car’s WiFi for up-to-date maps, current speed limits, and red light camera locations. The fancy GPS in the detector works to eliminate false alerts and continues to work better the more often you use it. The OLED display shows you both the radar alert along with your current speed and the speed limit so you can adjust accordingly.

Along with the radar detector, you’ll also get a mount and USB power cord for the device.

The Uniden R7 radar detector comes equipped with advanced false-alert filtering, excellent range and sensitivity, and GPS technology. Using GPS, the device is able to mark red light and speed cameras and filter out false alarms along your regular routes.

The dual antennas allow for 360-degree coverage, and the screen will display an arrow showing what direction the radar is coming from so you never have to guess. With the multi-color OLED display and voice alerts, your experience will always be hands-free. The OLED display can show up to four alerts at once and the voice alerts are programmable.

The Uniden R7 detector comes with two options for suction, a carrying case, and a cigarette adaptor with a USB jack.

The Radenso Pro M radar detector has several unique features that are worth considering. The Pro M has several miles of range as well as a GPS lockout features that allows you to identify and silence false alerts. You can also set up automatic muting below a certain speed limit and adjust the device’s sensitivity based on the current speed. The device comes preloaded with more than 6,000 red light and speed camera locations. Along with the radar detector, you also get access to updatable firmware and completely free monthly updates.

This compact radar detector has increased long-distance sensitivity for accurate alerts. And it filters out false alerts. Each Pro M is backed with a 1-year warranty. The detector has an amber OLED visual display with four display modes and voice alerts.

The Radenso Pro M radar detector comes with a windshield suction cup mount, a power cord, a carrying case, and a mini-USB cable.

The Cobra Rad 350 radar detector packs everything you need into a budget-friendly package. Cobra’s filter system helps reduce false alerts. Along with the seven-color OLED display showing you the numeric signal strength, the detector also has specific tones for each level of signal strength. The voice alerts can be set in either English or Spanish. With these audio alerts, you can keep your eyes on the road.

The device is able to detect laser signals from both the front and the back of your car. And you can change from city to highway mode with the easy click of a button. Reviewers recommend centering this device at the bottom of your windshield for the best coverage.

When you buy a Cobra device from Amazon, you’ll be backed by Cobra’s 1-year limited warranty.

The Escort Passport 8500 X50 radar detector is a simple yet highly effective device. The detector automatically adjusts its sensitivity based on current speed and whether you’re in the city or on a highway. This reduces false alerts. Along with that, the display screen shows the detected laser band and the signal strength.

With this radar detector, you can have a hands-free, no distractions driving experience thanks to the audio alerts. The top of the device has user-friendly buttons so that you can turn it on and off, adjust the volume, and adjust the brightness of the screen.

The radar detector comes with a travel case, a smart cord, and a windshield mount.

If you want the easiest installation with no worry about securing cords, the cordless Escort Solo S4 runs entirely on batteries. Simply mount the radar detector, turn it on, and you are ready to go. This detector is especially handy if you frequently drive different vehicles as it can be brought anywhere with ease. This radar detector is highly customizable. And even when you do switch the batteries or change location, the customizations you set will remain the same.

The user-friendly OLED display shows both the type and strength of the radar signal. You can easily change the volume with buttons to the right of the screen. This detector can also detect signals coming from both the front and the back of your car.

Whether you want to go wireless to free up space or because you are an avid traveler, this is an excellent option.

If you’re looking for the most discrete radar detector possible, this remote-mount radar detector from Whistler is the one for you. The console can be permanently installed in your vehicle. Because the installation varies from car to car, the console has three different aux ports. Along with that, the device has optional modules that you can install in order to add a connection to a GPS or a rear-laser radar antenna.

The Whistler Pro-3600 has total band protection with 360-degree coverage, able to detect radar from the sides, front, and back of our vehicle. You can switch between three different city modes to reduce false alerts. And the device provides real voice alerts that can be turned on and off for varying levels of discreetness. The text display is easy to see, showing the alerts received, the digital signal strength, and the specific engaged city mode.

If you are looking for a customizable remote-mount radar detector option, the Whistler Pro-3600 should do the trick.