Uniden
Uniden R8w
10.0Dashlore Score
Ranked #3 of 26 radar detectors we track.
A windshield-mount GPS radar and laser detector with front and rear antennas, directional arrows, Wi-Fi updates and Bluetooth app control. It suits highway drivers who want Uniden's top portable features with wireless updates.
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Strengths
- Front and rear antennas with on-screen arrows for front, side or rear threats
- Built-in Wi-Fi for firmware and camera database updates, plus Bluetooth to the R/TACH app
- Detects MultaRadar CD/CT and Gatso RT3/RT4, with Ka segmentation
- Auto Mute Memory with up to 1,750 GPS lockouts; manual claims Spectre I/IV undetectable
Watch out for
- Shown as sold out on uniden.com when checked
- Laser jamming needs optional transponders sold separately
Score breakdown
How the Uniden R8w scores: 10.0/10Methodology
- Front + rear antennas14% weight2
- Directional arrows14% weightYes
- 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 | R8w |
| X band | Yes |
| K band | Yes |
| Ka band | Yes |
| Laser | Yes |
| Cordless | No |
| Remote mount | No |
| MultaRadar CD/CT detection | Yes |
| Directional arrows | Yes |
| Antennas | 2 |
| 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 R8w | Escort Redline Ci 360c | Escort MAX 360 MKII |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.3 |
| Front + rear antennas | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Directional arrows | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Escort Drive Smarter | Escort Drive Smarter |
| Launch MSRP | — | $4,299.95 | $599.95 |