Customers enjoy the RAD 480i Radar and Laser Detector for its reasonable price, user-friendly interface, and accurate detection capabilities. Many users have praised its long-range detection, which provides ample time to slow down and avoid potential speeding tickets. However, some users have experienced occasional false alerts and have noted that the device may not detect all radar sources.
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Pros mentioned:
Accuracy
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awareness on road
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Cobra Radar Detector is a reliable device for staying alert on the road. It provides accurate alerts with excellent range and minimizes false alarms. The easy-to-read display and voice notifications enhance safety and convenience. A great investment for drivers who want added awareness and peace of mind.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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We appreciate the fantastic review! It is great to hear that you are enjoying the performance of the RAD 480i and its reliability. Enjoy all of your journeys and stay safe!
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ticket Saver
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This radar detector has some false alarms but has definitely saved me from WELL over $150 worth of speeding tickets and possible license suspension.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Spend a little to save a lot!
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Accurate, sleek, with map options on your phone to report accidents, patrol vehicles and changing speed limits. Ample suction with cups provided keep it stuck to your windshield fairly well. IMO it makes you a better driver. The interactive map makes it easy to
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Radar detection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cobra
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good for traffics and for cops if you are speeding it will indicates by a long distance.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you so much for the excellent review!
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Radar detector
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
All of the descriptions of features about avoiding false alarms this will beep just about anywhere once after first week of purchase the screen when blank I just heard the beep then unplug it for the night and a came back on but what if I was on the target I drive every day that’s why i need it
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing Cobra. Kindly check your installation, sensitivity level, brightness level, and screen saver setting. Should you require assistance, please contact us at 800-543-1608, option 3 on the menu.
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
No false alarms!! Great price good for someone with a budget
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for the great review!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Radar Detector Review
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This product already saved me money! It pays for itself honestly! Works great!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that the RAD 480i has already helped save you. Stay safe and enjoy!
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works perfectly fine. Very accurate love this radar detector 
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Radar detection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just as advertised!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works just fine, goes off with any kind of speed detector nearby that's within view.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
I recommend it 100 %
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Hello my name is Gloria, I had another one for many years and it broke down, I just bought this one from the same brand and it works very well, I recommend it 100%
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
It does something...
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Detects from an alright distance. By no means would I say it’s an extended range, especially compared to any other radar detectors I’ve used in the past. My main issue aside from the false alerts would have to be that it’s supposed to block out/eliminate blind spot mirrors and vehicle avoidance systems. This is not the case and quite the opposite in my experience. It’s been tested in a 2017 Honda Civic equipped with auto braking/lane keep assist and all I can say is I’m almost positive most of the false alerts I’m getting are from my car. Have a photo that I took from the app showing nearly 10 readings in a mile distance before arriving to my destination the other night. Will try in one of my other vehicles but as the Honda is the only vehicle I take on road trips this is upsetting. One of the main reasons I purchased this radar was to use on road trips in the Honda, which I believe is useless. Unfortunately, don’t suggest anyone spend hard earned money on this piece of garbage until they update firmware or figure something else out. Even if you don’t have a newer car changes are you’ll pass one when driving. Maybe you won’t continuously have the thing alerted you down the road but spend the extra money and get one that works.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Radar detection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great saved me a lot of times would recommend to anyone
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cobra is the best
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Have always used Cobra products and this was just the newest gadget. Great design and works great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you for the outstanding review and for choosing Cobra!
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cobra radar
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I would like to see less false alerts an Ka band on highway use
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Honest Review
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great Investment and works great I recommend this for anyone who doesn’t want to get pulled over for speeding or not knowing your speed limit.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It saves me
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’m so grateful for this product! I like to go fast when we go on road-trips and this saves me every time. Lol
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best for the price
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I just made a road trip to ct,CT, awsome system....my ride..
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Radar tetector 480i
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
One of the best so far i got is really good and nice and it doest the job right
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Radar detection
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Cobra Kai
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Radar detector works great. Does not give false alarms for new vehicle side, front, and rear anti collision or lane variations.
Has excellent range. Good countermeasures says that the threat must be detected before the threat detects you.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Radar detection
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exactly what you want, for a low price.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
When you buy a radar detector, you're assuming that you're going to experience false positives. However, for only <200$, you're getting a package that can read crash frequencies, cops, and more, at the range that's astounding to me. Perfect for long trips, or general cruising.
In my opinion, there is little to no point in upgrading to a higher tier system past this, it's not going to eliminate false positives or increase range dramatically, unless you want light statistics, etc.