Uniden
Uniden R9w
9.3Dashlore Score
Ranked #8 of 26 radar detectors we track.
A professionally installed, hidden radar and laser detection system with front and rear radar units, directional arrows and integrated laser transponders. It suits drivers who want a concealed install with Wi-Fi updates and app control.
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Strengths
- Front and rear remote radar units with directional arrows
- Integrated laser transponders (front required, rear optional)
- Wi-Fi updates, Bluetooth R/TACH app and Auto Mute Memory
- Detects MultaRadar CD/CT and Gatso, with Ka segmentation
Watch out for
- Needs professional installation, and Uniden publishes no price
- No Spectre-undetectable claim in its manual, unlike the windshield R-series
Score breakdown
How the Uniden R9w scores: 9.3/10Methodology
- 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% weightNo
- Phone app / connectivity7% weightUniden R/TACH
Full specifications
| Brand | Uniden |
|---|---|
| Model | R9w |
| X band | Yes |
| K band | Yes |
| Ka band | Yes |
| Laser | Yes |
| Cordless | No |
| Remote mount | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Display | Color OLED control display |
| Voice alerts | Yes |
Specs last checked 2026-10-21.
How it compares
| Spec | Uniden R9w | Escort MAXcam 360c | Uniden R7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.3 | 9.3 | 7.9 |
| 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 | No |
| Ka segmentation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Camera database | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RDD stealth | No | No | Yes |
| Phone app / connectivity | Uniden R/TACH | Escort Drive Smarter | none |
| Launch MSRP | — | $849.95 | — |