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Uniden R3 EXTREME LONG RANGE Laser/Radar Detector, Record Shattering Performance, Built-in GPS w/ Mute Memory, Voice Alerts, Red Light & Speed Camera Alerts, Multi-Color OLED Display , Black

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  • UNSURPASSED RANGE & SENSITIVITY - Industry Leading Performance with Advanced False Alert Filtering is THE choice for drivers who demand the highest level of protection against speeding tickets.
  • GPS TECHNOLOGY - Using GPS the R3 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Red Light and Speed Camera locations with Free Database and Firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.
  • MULTI-COLOR OLED DISPLAY - is easy-to-Read and allows for more useful information to be displayed at once. This improves your overall situational awareness.
  • VOICE ALERTS - Voice warnings allow for hands-free operation and provide clear communication. Voice Alerts are programable to fit your driving style so you can keep your eyes on the road with no distractions.
  • ADVANCED FALSE ALERT FILTERING - the R3 has advanced K/KA Band filtering offering the Least Amount of False Alerts from Blind Spot monitoring & Collision Avoidance systems in other vehicles.
  • How can we help? Uniden Customer Support web site is designed to conveniently walk you through product setup and troubleshooting, Web site: https://uniden.com/pages/support-1 . Contact customer support at email: custsupport@uniden.com or phone: 1-800-297-1023.

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4.64.6 out of 5 stars7,305
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Uniden’s R3 is a top of the line Radar Detector with a built-in GPS feature With the R3 you can mark geographical points where you commonly encounter radar transmissions These can be school zones red-light cameras and places where police frequently monitor traffic You can mark these points so the detector will announce “User mark ahead” when you approach them Among other announcements the Voice Notification feature lets you know when you are approaching a radar and what type of radar it is (red light speed etc) Ka Frequency Voice Alert.

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    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
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    Customers say

    Customers like the accuracy, range and value of the radar detector. For example, they mention it's super accurate, has the right sensitivity and the range is incredible. That said, they appreciate ease of setup, radar detection, and performance. That being said, some complain about the noise level. Opinions are mixed on false alarms.

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    589 customers mention454 positive135 negative

    Customers like the performance of the radar detector. They mention that it works well when they get accustomed to using it, and is happy with the performance. Some say that the laser function used to work well, but it hardly works now. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of this great little device.

    "It works great even over a hill and around a curve and long distance. It also lets you know what radar frequency is being detected." Read more

    "...First the good, KA performance is off the charts. I recently picked up a KA band radar over 5 miles away...." Read more

    "Works great! I have not had any issues since I bought it. I have taken it on several long trips and I have even used in on my motorcycle...." Read more

    "...I've had this Uniden model for about a month and seems to work great. I've gotten Ka alerts from about 3/4 of a mile away...." Read more

    351 customers mention269 positive82 negative

    Customers like the value of the radar detector. For example, they mention it's the best bang for the buck, it saves them from costly tickets, and has a good range. Some say it'll pay for itself many times and has good alerts. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's value.

    "...Works really well for the price. I would recommend this one for sure." Read more

    "I was looking for something with good range and price...." Read more

    "...I had the cober one now move to this one. Economical and good alerts helped multiple time and saved me." Read more

    "...It's lighter and the detector just feels a little bit "cheaper" than my old 9500ix. Even the power cord feels a bit less well built...." Read more

    284 customers mention234 positive50 negative

    Customers like the radar detection of the product. They say it's the best mid-range detector out there, and the best on the market. It's great even for laser detection, and picks up radar front and back from very long distances. The filters are way better than other models, and it'll give you a solid heads up long before the police.

    "...The distance that it picks up the "Your Speed Is...." radar signs in just amazing. It must be close to a mile...." Read more

    "...The R3 with the SE update together make this a stunning radar detector which has superb performance and very minimal false alerting...." Read more

    "...The Uniden R3 detects police radar at incredible distances, giving me a solid heads up long before the police are in visual range...." Read more

    "...Still going strong. The best single antenna radar detector I've used. Especially for Ka band. I've disabled X band and reduced K sensitivity...." Read more

    216 customers mention202 positive14 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the range of the radar detector. For example, they mention it has an extreme long range, is awesome, and is one of the best on the market. Some say that it has good detection around curves. Overall, most are happy with the product's range.

    "It seems to have a long range detection. The distance that it picks up the "Your Speed Is...." radar signs in just amazing...." Read more

    "...it is still an insanely good deal for the price and still has crazy good range...." Read more

    "...The good is of course is the super range of the KA band. The only "false" I get in KA is a signal near my Direct TV Dish at home...." Read more

    "Works like a charm. Many times it has saved me from a cop hiding. Long range, I picked up a cop over 1/2 a mile...." Read more

    152 customers mention140 positive12 negative

    Customers find the setup of the radar detector to be easy. They mention that it's very easy to program, the menu is fairly simple to navigate, and the controls are pretty intuitive. They also say that the detector is a lot easier to handle and mount than other detectors, and that the optional settings are very helpful in tuning the unit to their specific needs.

    "...No GPS issues, it's easy to use. I'm very happy to have this little magic box on my dashboard. (Version is 160. 219)..." Read more

    "...Controls - this is a very easy and intuitive layout with a lot of similar operation concepts as the 9500ix...." Read more

    "...This device is also very user friendly/simple to use...." Read more

    "...It’s just the right sensitivity and its alert are clear and easy to control...." Read more

    129 customers mention118 positive11 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the radar detector. They mention that it has just the right sensitivity, and its alerts are clear and easy to control. The detector is accurate on all band frequencies and laser, and the long range accuracy is mind blowing. The Ka band sensitivity seems to be fantastic and they have had no false alarms on Ka band. Overall, customers are impressed with the super long range Ka sensitivity.

    "Great LR accuracy and you can set up options to curb false alerts. Great product" Read more

    "...The R3 is the most sensitive detector that I've ever laid eyes on. Easily beats my 9500ix and even bested my buddy's Valentine V1...." Read more

    "...the Uniden or R3 or the Uniden R7 since they have RANGE and are ACCURATE...." Read more

    "...It’s just the right sensitivity and its alert are clear and easy to control...." Read more

    191 customers mention116 positive75 negative

    Customers are mixed about the false alarms. Some mention that it recognizes false alarm like no other, has superb performance, and very minimal false alerting. However, others say that it can be bad, and the memory function can help. The K band does get false alarm from blind spot monitoring systems, automatic door, and it warns repeatedly from the front.

    "Great LR accuracy and you can set up options to curb false alerts. Great product" Read more

    "...It couldn't connect to GPS, always says" GPS error"; there was no current speed listed at the lower left-hand side corner, instead it was a symbol..." Read more

    "...a stunning radar detector which has superb performance and very minimal false alerting...." Read more

    "...say enough about this device; you will not receive a ticket; it detects everything...." Read more

    144 customers mention43 positive101 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the radar detector. They mention that it is not as quiet as an Escort detector, the K band will sound off a lot, and it chirps at least twice before going into quiet mode. Some customers also report that the GPS mute memory does not mutate the entire area of the signal, so they may still receive false alarms.

    "...With that said it’s still not as quiet as an Escort detector but completely good enough for interstate driving...." Read more

    "...The Uniden R3 EXTREME is noisy. All the time. Sometimes for reasons that can be determined, but unfortunately, most times not...." Read more

    "...It’s just the right sensitivity and its alert are clear and easy to control...." Read more

    "...I have seen people complain about it detecting other cars and sounding false alarms, like the reviewer "Zero" mentioned...." Read more

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    Thomas Harris
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great value for the money.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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    It seems to have a long range detection. The distance that it picks up the "Your Speed Is...." radar signs in just amazing. It must be close to a mile. The other interesting feature is that it uses GPS to let you know what speed you are driving. I had not expected it to tell me how fast I am driving.
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    Raiford D Clemons
    5.0 out of 5 stars It works great
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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    It works great even over a hill and around a curve and long distance. It also lets you know what radar frequency is being detected.
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    RL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great detector
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
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    Great LR accuracy and you can set up options to curb false alerts. Great product
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    K. Y
    5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Different
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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    This is my second R3, something was wrong with the first one. It couldn't connect to GPS, always says" GPS error"; there was no current speed listed at the lower left-hand side corner, instead it was a symbol of "--". I learnt from the reviews and Youtube videos, that the firmware (my version was 159. 219) needs to be installed. It was not a easy job for me, finally I did it with my son's help, It was successfully updated to 160. 219. I had high hope for the problem went away, but sadly, it didn't work out, I still had all the problems.

    So I returned the first one, and order the second one. This R3 is a totally different experience for me. First, the current speed was listed on the screen. Also, it remind me Speed Camera ahead 800 feet in advance, and there was a symbol of small camera showing on the center of the screen. After passing it, it chimes to tell you that you've passed. No GPS issues, it's easy to use. I'm very happy to have this little magic box on my dashboard. (Version is 160. 219)

    I just ordered the third one this morning for my husband. Hopefully it will be a good one as well.
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    mrog
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but not without some flaws.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019
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    So I have had a Passport 9500ix for as long as I can remember and this is the first non-Escort brand radar detector that I have owned. First, the build quality. It's good, but it doesn't feel as sturdy and rigid as my 9500ix. It's lighter and the detector just feels a little bit "cheaper" than my old 9500ix. Even the power cord feels a bit less well built. Time will tell how it holds up. I still have original parts for my 9500ix and it is 7 plus years old.

    Controls - this is a very easy and intuitive layout with a lot of similar operation concepts as the 9500ix. For example, to auto mute and GPS tag a false alert for future reference, you double tap the mute button on the detector or the power cord. This is identical to the 9500ix. Navigating the menu and making changes are pretty straight forward.

    Features - There are a lot of features and customization options for this detector. I would say that if you are looking for something that you just plug and go, this is not the detector - at least not with its default settings out of the box. I would look at the Escort line of detectors like the Max 360 if you want a plug and go/auto-learn type of detector. But, if you are willing to take the time to learn how to tweak the settings, this detector in the long run, is a better option in my opinion.

    Performance - This detector has insane sensitivity! First the good, KA performance is off the charts. I recently picked up a KA band radar over 5 miles away. Granted i was on a bridge over water, straight line, but this detector crushes the KA performance of my 9500ix. Not. Even. Close. I also find the rear detection sensitivity to be better as well on the Uniden R3. Running this detector with Waze gives me great confidence in sniffing out KA band in any environment. Same for K band and X band although the gap isn't quite as wide vs. the 9500ix on these two bands but still better. And herein lies the weaknesses of the R3.

    The Bad and the Ugly. In its stock factory settings, this unit falses constantly on K band in city/mixed driving. It's about as bad as a V1 (I have a good friend who owns one and it reminds me of a V1). You will utilize the automute/GPS function constantly to lockout annoying false alarms around town until you have driven most of your daily routes. Be prepared to constantly teach it to auto mute those annoying K band false alarms. Same goes for X band, it picks up EVERYTHING. I ended up turning off X band altogether as there are no local or state law enforcement agencies that use X band radar for traffic control where I live.

    I also ended up running the detector in advanced mode with K band sensitivity dialed back to 80%. I changed another setting to run it in K band Narrow mode for additional filtering of false signals. Doing this made the detector much more quiet to false alarms while still giving great detection range on K band. It is much easier to occasionally auto mute those automatic doors now than the constant double tapping that I was doing before. Most law enforcement run KA in my area. There are a few local agencies that use K, but I can attest that even with these filtered settings my R3 is still better than my 9500ix on K band.

    The Ugly. Blind Spot Filtering. I came into this hoping to get much better performance versus my old 9500ix. It's better at BSF than the 9500ix, but not by much. My old 9500ix would pickup mostly GM cars and Honda made cars BSF K band signals. When it did, it would usually peg the alarm and scare the living Jesus out of me for a moment thinking that I just got popped with Instand On radar. While the R3 isn't this extreme, it's still a chatty Cathy on the highway. The alerts tend to be for a couple of seconds with the signal meter staying low. It's more like a hey I got something here but not like the sky is falling that my 9500ix was prone to do. I also would say that the weakest link for BSF is that it will false everytime if you are around a Honda/Acura automobile. Uniden needs to do a better job with BSF as both Radenso and Escort seem to have solved the Honday/Acura problem with their latest firmware updates.

    So there it is, my real world opinion. I've had detectors for decades and travel extensively on the road. The R3 is the most sensitive detector that I've ever laid eyes on. Easily beats my 9500ix and even bested my buddy's Valentine V1. But with that sensitivity comes a price......you must customize the settings to reign in the K band false alerts or it will constantly go off around town in mixed driving. With that said, with factory settings, it's still not as chatty as my buddy's V1. There are other things you could do with the R3 to more severely restrict K band sensitivity, but it's a fine line between performance and quiet. I'd also recommend running with X band turned off if you know for sure that it isn't used for traffic control where you live. KA is superb, wouldn't trade it for the world. I can't comment on Laser as I haven't encountered a situation yet where I live. It's kind of less important to me though because to defeat Laser and have legitimate protection, you really need a jammer.

    So would I recommend it? Absolutely, but knowing that you have to make changes to tame the K band chattiness of the detector. There are so many options available in terms of customizing the R3. I'm hopeful that with the next firmware release, Uniden will catch up to the other manufacturers improvement with BSF - especially with Hondas!

    UPDATE!!! SO I’ve had this detector for almost two years now and here are some additional thoughts. I’ve had to replace suction mounts and the power cord because as mentioned in my initial review, they aren’t as sturdy as my old Escort 9500ix. Not a deal breaker but Uniden can do better.

    Second, the BSM filtering has gotten better with the K-Block feature in the latest firmware. With that said it’s still not as quiet as an Escort detector but completely good enough for interstate driving. The few falses that I get are momentary and easy to figure out.

    The R-3 is no longer the king of long range, that would go to the R-7, Valentine 1 Gen 2, or the Escort Redline and if I had to pick one of those I’d pick the R-7. Why? Because of the price/performance and the fact that you don’t have to run additional apps on your phone to harness all of the detector’s features. You still have to train it like the R-3, but once you do that’s it. With the V1 your windshield looks like a science fair project because you have to run apps (V1 Gen2) to take advantage of all of the detector’s features. Additionally someone needs to tell Escort that the price of their new Redline is just stupid. Totally not worth it when matched up against the R-7 or V1 Gen2.

    But back to the R-3 because for the money it is still an insanely good deal for the price and still has crazy good range. Yes it doesn’t have the range of the new big three or arrows like them, but it will still perform like a champ when you need it to do so and is still the best single antenna detector in my opinion.
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    douglas mark olsen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great! No “problems” since purchase lol
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
    Style: DetectorVerified Purchase
    Works great! I have not had any issues since I bought it. I have taken it on several long trips and I have even used in on my motorcycle. After using it for a little bit it is very easy to tell the difference between a false alert and something to actually worry about. Works really well for the price. I would recommend this one for sure.
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    Jeffrey Frye
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good detection range and timing! BEST IN CLASS
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
    Style: DetectorVerified Purchase
    I was looking for something with good range and price. I had just bought a new car and didn't want to transfer my old radar detector since it was 10 years old but still reliable. I've had this Uniden model for about a month and seems to work great. I've gotten Ka alerts from about 3/4 of a mile away. I liked about this one that didn't require an app subscription for additional alerts. Also could be updated on the computer for any red light cameras
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    MJ FEARN
    5.0 out of 5 stars Uniden R3 is excellent - Make it even better with the R3 SE update.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
    Style: DetectorVerified Purchase
    You want a decent radar detector, but limited on budget. Get the R3 it is fantastic! There is also an R3 SE firmware update available. The R3 with the SE update together make this a stunning radar detector which has superb performance and very minimal false alerting. The SE update in particular removes almost all BSM false alerts from other cars. The R3 also still has manual GPS lockouts for any fixed false alert locations. GPS updates are also available for the R3 (SE) so it can also be used pretty much anywhere in the world. So even if you go on holiday, you can take the R3 with you and have it know more about the local dangers than you would otherwise be able to know.
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    J
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for highway driving
    Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2023
    Style: DetectorVerified Purchase
    Saved me lots of time and money in the year I've owned it, I will be purchasing another one for my other vehicle. the device is easy to use as well and can be hard wired which is a great option
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    Gary connor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy for UK. Does not work without reprogramming.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2024
    Style: DetectorVerified Purchase
    I bought this knowing full well it wouldn't work in the UK, which it doesn't.. Well it does, it picks up X, K & KA bands very well but we're talking traffic lights, automatic doors etc.. And the GPS database for speed cameras and red light cameras obviously doesn't work because it's loaded with the USA database.
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    Ianjr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Picks up gatso camera from quite a distance.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2022
    Style: DetectorVerified Purchase
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    Brandon E.
    2.0 out of 5 stars great detector, until the speaker breaks
    Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2021
    Style: DetectorVerified Purchase
    i bought this detector and another off ebay for a family member, this detector was having speaker issues right out of the gate so i got refunded for it, now 6 months later the one from ebay is doing the same thing, i highly recommended buying a 10 pack of replacement speakers for these things because they love to blow and stop working(can be found on ebay search up 28mm 16ohm speaker), but seriously come on uniden i expect way better out of something i paid almost 600 dollars for, i ran a cheap whisper brand detector for years before i got this one and never had an issue with the speaker, looking online this seems to be a very common issue with these detectors, fix your detector uniden, there should be a recall for these
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    Slim
    1.0 out of 5 stars Useless in Uk
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2023
    Style: DetectorVerified Purchase
    Picks up everything except speed cameras. Fixed, or in vans, neither result in a response from the device. Yet to be tested on hand held guns but I am not expecting much.

    In addition to its uselessness, the mute button on the cigarette plug (which is used a lot) has a habit of sticking which upsets the unit and indicates to me it is not great quality.

    I expected more from this product given its price. And would advise not to buy.
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    Slim
    1.0 out of 5 stars Useless in Uk
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2023
    Picks up everything except speed cameras. Fixed, or in vans, neither result in a response from the device. Yet to be tested on hand held guns but I am not expecting much.

    In addition to its uselessness, the mute button on the cigarette plug (which is used a lot) has a habit of sticking which upsets the unit and indicates to me it is not great quality.

    I expected more from this product given its price. And would advise not to buy.
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