Cobra RAD 700i

Cobra RAD 700i Review

Updated: 07-35-2025

Overview

• Highest performance radar detector ever tested at this price
• Small size and very low cost
• 4-band detection (X, K, Ka, Laser)
• 10-times the range of a police radar gun
• MultaRadar detection
• Redflex photo radar detection
• The ability to filter out some of the false alerts caused by the anti-collision sensors installed in new cars today
• OLED display
• Band frequency display
• Clear digital voice alerts
• 3 levels of sensitivity (high, medium, low)
• Quick release magnetic windshield mounting bracket
• Cobra RAD 700i User manual

The Cobra RAD 700i is Cobra's highest performing radar detector available today and provides exceptional radar and laser detection performance especially considering its very low price.

Digital signal processing (DSP) allows the Cobra RAD 700i it to do a great job in filtering out K-band collision avoidance systems to block out many of those annoying false alerts caused by the anti-collision radar systems installed in new cars.

The Cobra RAD 480i is certainly less inexpensive, however, we strongly recommend sticking with this detector as it is by far a better value for the money.

Long Range Detection

Our Cobra RAD 700i review revealed the detector that this detector gives you the most bang-for-the-buck having greater than 10-times the capture range of a police radar guns, meaning the RAD 700i should provide you with more than ample warning to police speed trap encounters.

Laser Sensitivity

The Cobra RAD 700i is one of the best laser detectors on the market available at any price.

Filtering

New DSP integration allows for sophisticated filtering same as the more expensive models from Escort.

The Cobra RAD 700i provides exceptional filtering performance, especially at this budget price point.

Easy Advanced Programming

You can program your Cobra RAD 700i for the conditions you by using the menu button. The RAD 700i is very easy to configure.

Built-in bluetooth allows for connectivity to the Escort's DriveSmarter App

You can program your detector for the conditions you by using the DriveSmarter app making this Cobra radar detector very easy to configure.

Clear Digital Voice Alerts

The RAD 700i has clear audible alerts which will provide you with the information you need without having to take your eyes off the road.

Firmware

This Cobra detector has a USB data port that allows the Cobra to be firmware updated.

Warranty and Support

Your Cobra RAD 700i detector comes with a 1-year manufactures warranty.

Comes with everything you need including a quick-release magnetic windshield mount, 12-volt accessory power cable, and instruction manual.

Cobra RAD 700i Downloads

• Cobra RAD 700i User Manual
• Cobra RAD 700i Firmware Updates

Cobra RAD 700i Videos

Visit the following link to view our collection of Cobra RAD 700i review real-world videos.

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Q: What are the different radar detector bands?

A:

• X-Band 10.525 GHz +/- 25 MHz
  • An older band, mostly used by automatic doors in supermarkets and rarely used by law enforcement anymore. You can eliminate this band by turning off X band in the menu.
• K-Band 24.150 GHz +/- 100 MHz
  • A potential radar strike that could also be a non-radar law enforcement. Know the area as many police still utilize this band.
• Ka-Band 34.700 GHz +/- 1300 MHz
  • Alert! It’s the police. One of the most common used bands by law enforcement today.
• Laser 904nm, 33 MHz bandwidth
• Alert! It’s the police. Higher law enforcement such as state troopers often use laser.

Q: Are Cobra RAD 700i radar detectors allowed in my state?

A: Radar detectors are currently banned in some states in the U.S. Enclosed is a list and link to American Auto Association AAA, which keeps an ongoing list of permitted states.

ALABAMA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

ALASKA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

ARIZONA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

ARKANSAS — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

CALIFORNIA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

COLORADO — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

CONNECTICUT — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

DELAWARE — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — Radar detectors are not permitted.

FLORIDA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

GEORGIA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

HAWAII — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

IDAHO — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

ILLINOIS — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

INDIANA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

IOWA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

KANSAS — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

KENTUCKY — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

LOUISIANA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

MAINE — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

MARYLAND — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

MASSACHUSETTS — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

MICHIGAN — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

MINNESOTA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

MISSISSIPPI — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

MISSOURI — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

MONTANA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

NEBRASKA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

NEVADA — Detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

NEW HAMPSHIRE — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

NEW JERSEY — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

NEW MEXICO — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

NEW YORK — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

NORTH CAROLINA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

NORTH DAKOTA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

OHIO — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

OKLAHOMA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

OREGON — Radar detectors are permitted but are prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

PENNSYLVANIA — Detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles, but prohibited for commercial vehicles.

RHODE ISLAND — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

SOUTH CAROLINA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

SOUTH DAKOTA — Detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

TENNESSEE — Detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

TEXAS — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

UTAH — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

VERMONT — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

VIRGINIA — Detectors are not permitted.

WASHINGTON — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

WEST VIRGINIA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

WISCONSIN — detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

WYOMING — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

PUERTO RICO — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.

Q: What is the difference between HIGHWAY and CITY mode?

A: Radar detectors operate with various sensitivity levels. These levels determine the types of signals and signal ranges (bands) detected. Highway mode is the most sensitive level while City mode is the least sensitive. If the X band is left on in City mode, a radar detector can pick up many X band signals (such as garage door openers) that generate false alerts.

Q: My Cobra RAD 700i is alerting K band when no law enforcement is around.

A: One thing detectors are competing against for newer cars are the safety sensors. Cars that emit collision avoidance, lane monitoring, stop monitoring and similar features can set off the K band. To solve this issue, you can set the K band filter to ON, but this will lessen the capability to notify you to true K band alerts.