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Uniden R7 vs. Uniden R8: Quick Take

The Uniden R7 enjoys a strong reputation on the Radar Detector and Countermeasures forum. As far as Uniden’s product lineup goes, the R7 might be a little older, but it’s far from extinct. During CES 2022, Uniden announced the R8 would be their next flagship model, although it didn’t outright replace the R7. Instead, Uniden has kept the R7 but moved it to a lower price point, which is a bonus if you are looking for a high-caliber radar detector for less money. Regarding which one you should go with, here is what we recommend.
When it comes to price: The R7 is our pick, hands down. As of this writing, it’s available on Amazon for about $470 (going as low as $450 at times).

When it comes to features: The R8 is our choice. Its redesigned platform adds increased functionality over the R7, like an Auto Sensitivity mode and Gatso detection. As of this writing, the R8 retails on Amazon for about $700. 

Let?s take a closer look at each radar detector.

Uniden R7: Affordable & Trustworthy

Uniden R7 in Alert Display #2 with a rear Ka band (Michigan State Police), I-696 near Telegraph Road (Detroit metro).

Affordable and trustworthy is also how I describe my Uniden R3, which was “rep...