Uniden
Uniden R4w
7.1Dashlore Score
Ranked #13 of 26 radar detectors we track.
A front-facing GPS radar and laser detector with Wi-Fi updates, Bluetooth app control and automatic false-alert learning. It suits commuters who want quiet, low-maintenance operation without paying for a rear antenna.
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Strengths
- Wi-Fi updates and Bluetooth link to the R/TACH app
- Auto Mute Memory with up to 1,750 GPS lockout points
- Detects MultaRadar CD/CT and Gatso RT3/RT4, with Ka segmentation
- Manufacturer claims Spectre I/IV undetectable
Watch out for
- No rear antenna or directional arrows listed
- Corded 12V power only
Score breakdown
How the Uniden R4w scores: 7.1/10Methodology
- Front + rear antennas14% weight1
- Directional arrows14% weightNo
- MultaRadar (MRCD) detection14% weightYes
- GPS14% weightYes
- Auto false-alert lockouts14% weightYes
- Ka segmentation7% weightYes
- Camera database7% weightYes
- RDD stealth7% weightYes
- Phone app / connectivity7% weightUniden R/TACH
Full specifications
| Brand | Uniden |
|---|---|
| Model | R4w |
| X band | Yes |
| K band | Yes |
| Ka band | Yes |
| Laser | Yes |
| Cordless | No |
| Remote mount | No |
| MultaRadar CD/CT detection | Yes |
| Directional arrows | No |
| Antennas | 1 |
| GPS | Yes |
| Auto lockouts | Yes |
| Camera database | Yes |
| App | Uniden R/TACH |
| Ka segmentation | Yes |
| Stealth vs. radar-detector detectors | Yes |
| Display | Multi-color OLED |
| Voice alerts | Yes |
Specs last checked 2026-10-21.
How it compares
| Spec | Uniden R4w | Uniden R4 | Escort MAX 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.1 | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Front + rear antennas | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Directional arrows | No | No | No |
| MultaRadar (MRCD) detection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto false-alert lockouts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ka segmentation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Camera database | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RDD stealth | Yes | Yes | No |
| Phone app / connectivity | Uniden R/TACH | Uniden R/TACH | Escort Drive Smarter |
| Launch MSRP | — | — | $399.99 |