Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

This radar detector has some false alarms but has definitely saved me from WELL over $150 worth of speeding tickets and possible license suspension.

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

Very good for traffics and for cops if you are speeding it will indicates by a long distance.

This product already saved me money! It pays for itself honestly! Works great!

No false alarms!! Great price good for someone with a budget

Works perfectly fine. Very accurate love this radar detector 

Works just fine, goes off with any kind of speed detector nearby that's within view.

Have always used Cobra products and this was just the newest gadget. Great design and works great.

Works great saved me a lot of times would recommend to anyone

I would like to see less false alerts an Ka band on highway use

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’m so grateful for this product! I like to go fast when we go on road-trips and this saves me every time. Lol

One of the best so far i got is really good and nice and it doest the job right

I just made a road trip to ct,CT, awsome system....my ride..

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.

After spending a few weeks with the Cobra 480i radar detector, I can confidently say it’s one of the best driving tools I’ve ever added to my setup. Whether you’re a daily commuter or someone who enjoys spirited weekend drives, this little device delivers exactly what it promises — peace of mind and solid performance. Pros: ✔️ Excellent Detection Range: The 480i consistently picks up signals well before I even get close to the source. It gives me plenty of time to adjust my speed and stay in control. K and Ka band alerts are especially reliable — the Ka detection, in particular, feels like it punches way above its price range. ✔️ Low False Alert Rate: Let’s be real: nobody wants a detector that cries wolf every two minutes. With the 480i, false alerts are rare thanks to its advanced filtering and built-in GPS. It learns the local signal noise, so I’m not constantly getting pinged by automatic doors or motion sensors. ✔️ Bluetooth App Integration: Pairing it with the Drive Smarter app adds another layer of functionality. Real-time alerts from other users and updated red light/speed camera locations make it feel more like a connected community tool than just a radar detector. ✔️ Compact and Discreet: It doesn’t take up a lot of dash space, and the display is clean and easy to read without being a distraction. I can check the signal type and strength at a glance. ✔️ Build Quality: It feels premium and well put together. Buttons are tactile, and the magnetic mount is rock solid — even over rough pavement. Things to Know: While voice alerts are helpful, they can be a bit chatty on longer drives. I ended up adjusting the volume and alert settings to make it less intrusive. It doesn’t have the directional arrows that come with more expensive units like the Valentine One Gen2, but honestly, I haven’t missed them. Final Thoughts: The Cobra 480i strikes a perfect balance between performance, features, and price. If you're looking for a dependable radar detector without jumping into the ultra-premium price range, this is it. It’s smart, sleek, and genuinely helpful on the road. Would I recommend it? 100%. Whether you're driving across town or cross-country, this thing earns its keep. Want it tailored more toward daily commuters, car enthusiasts, or a more technical tone? I can tweak the review to fit your style.

Exceptional product just upgraded from my cobra i300. Seems to be a lot more sensitive, and I love the digital screen which goes to sleep with a scrolling bar. The app allows you to customize the hardware to your personal preferences. Never travel without it on. The Drive Smarter app also provides an option to post alerts for the community of accidents, traffic delays, and the obvious lol. They have removed a few functions from the previous icobra app. Which I preferred however, it does its job. Stating the obvious as with all Devices made to alert you of pending expensive tickets. This device will only alert you if Superheterodyne or laser equipment is in use.

So far its been good. I haven't used cobra for a while now. So I wanted to give it a try, as it was easy-to-use and easy for me to just buy another for my other car. It's been frustrated moving my escort radar from one car to another. This cobra radar is doing it job so far. Be sure to down load the app it comes in handy. For a low budget this is a great purchase.

Took me a long time to figure out what each frequency meant but this is highly worth it! SAVED ME several times from hiding cops and speed traps! 100% worth the money if you have a heavy foot (like me). Easily adjust volume and sensitivity of the radar and track everything! If you pay for the app you get a ton more features but still extremely functional without the app. Highlyyyyyy recommended!