It gets very loud, you can hear this bad boy at full volume to the point where it hurts your ears, so you will never complain about the volume. It detects radar very well, and it has a very intuitive settings where you can change between basic and expert, allowing for specific configurations depending on where you live. (Some areas may have a lot of Ka band compared to K). I love that it has arrows, it’s extremely nice and I would recommend this other the R4 because you will know exactly when you pass the threat. I’ve had it start detecting radar when the cop was nearly a mile out, if I didn’t have arrows I would’ve been a little lost but I knew exactly which direction it was coming from, kept a lookout and saw it passing in the opposite direction. So you’ll definitely appreciate the arrows instead of being anxious whrrr it’s coming from. It comes with a bunch of mounts that are very high quality, the car sits in the hot sun all the time and no signs of melting or anything from the adhesive for the window mount. It has a mute button on the radar itself and on the cigarette lighter port. All in all, this is very good.
Uniden R7 EXTREME LONG RANGE Laser/Radar Detector, Built-in GPS, Real-Time Alerts, Dual-Antennas Front & Rear w/Directional A
4.6 | 3,592 ratings
Price: 449.17
Last update: 08-25-2024
About this item
UNSURPASSED RANGE & SENSITIVITY: Industry Leading Performance with Advanced False Alert Filtering is THE choice for drivers who demand the highest level of protection.
DUAL ANTENNA'S WITH DIRECTIONAL ARROWS: allows the R7 to detect threats from all 4 directions 360° protection, with Arrows displaying the direction of the threat, it even shows the band & signal strength for each. Perfect just got better!
GPS TECHNOLOGY: Using GPS the R7 can remember and mute common false alerts (such as retail store automatic doors) along your regularly driven routes so you never have to listen to the same false alert twice.
RED LIGHT AND SPEED CAMERA ALERTS: Preloaded Red Light and Speed Camera locations with Free Database and Firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.
LARGE MULTI-COLOR OLED DISPLAY: is easy-to-Read and allows for more useful information to be displayed at once, including up to 4 signals simultaneously. This improves your overall situational awareness.
DUAL ANTENNA'S WITH DIRECTIONAL ARROWS: allows the R7 to detect threats from all 4 directions 360° protection, with Arrows displaying the direction of the threat, it even shows the band & signal strength for each. Perfect just got better!
GPS TECHNOLOGY: Using GPS the R7 can remember and mute common false alerts (such as retail store automatic doors) along your regularly driven routes so you never have to listen to the same false alert twice.
RED LIGHT AND SPEED CAMERA ALERTS: Preloaded Red Light and Speed Camera locations with Free Database and Firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.
LARGE MULTI-COLOR OLED DISPLAY: is easy-to-Read and allows for more useful information to be displayed at once, including up to 4 signals simultaneously. This improves your overall situational awareness.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 4.81 x 1.38 x 3.88 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 6.7 ounces |
| ASIN | B07PJ2ZX6R |
| Item model number | R7 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars
3,578 ratings
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5 in Radar Detectors |
| Special features | Voice Notifications; Easy to Read OLED Display; Max. Speed Warning System; Auto Mute Volume Levels, Ka Frequency Voice Alert; Auto Dim; Overspeed Alert Mute; 360° Laser Detection; GPS Red Light Camera Detection |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Color | Black |
| Manufacturer | Uniden |
| Date First Available | March 7, 2019 |
Top reviews from the United States
Kaiden
Very responsive, has never failed me
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024
Benjamin M
More functionality for city drivers than a V2
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2022
Benjamin M
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2022
I was very skeptical of shifting brands, but having sold a 2014-era V1 and not having used a radar detector since, I had the opportunity for a fresh start.
My list of requirements: high sensitivity for New Mexico long distance driving + GPS lockouts for city use. This was the only detector in my price range to do so without a secondary all. Coming from a V1 with the multi-segment display, having an OLED screen is a game changer. Not because it does anything useful for radar detection, but because it means I can get all the settings set without using a manual! There is also a "dark mode" in which a small white dot blinks on the OLED unless there is an alert, which is how I keep mine set. That gets you all the benefit of the no-distraction front of a V1 with all the information and voice alerts of the R7.
On the 1.40 firmware (this model from Amazon was the soft-touch exterior with red accents, and arrived on that firmware) the auto-lockout feature works great. Similarly, I get relatively few false alerts in town. The user mark function is nice but I haven't come up with a good use yet.
As far as range goes, on open roads you are getting many miles of detection range. Any of the major radar reviewing websites will do a better job of discussing range than I can, but suffice it to say the range is excellent for my needs.
The cons: It's just not built like a tank the way the V1 is. At this price point, a metal case should be expected, or at least a truly tough plastic one. It's also a little bulkier. Lastly, the new-bogey tone overrides the speed lockout. Why?! So annoying! Finally, it has the option to display your speed along with the alert. I'd like to have an option to disable that - I know my speed. But that's a very limited list of cons.
For mounting, I'm using a cheap mirror mount (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y2M9K11) with mirror power taps (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082V1245P) to get the detector in an optimal position with no visible cords. Even with the slightly bulkier detector, I like this mount method. I used to suction it at the very top, but I wanted it in the middle to get a balance between laser and radar sensitivity.
Overall, you are getting the same features that require either a) multiple parts or b) much more expensive detectors in a single, good looking, functional package. I'm glad to see that the usual suspects in this area have competition.
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Serg
SAVED ME PLENTY OF TIMES.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2024Amazon Customer
Long Range and Accuracy
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024Sun Wukong
Pretty Good Detector
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2021