{"product_id":"uniden-r8w","title":"Uniden R8w","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40);\"\u003eUNIDEN R8w REVIEW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eUpdated: 02-19-2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe Uniden R8w is Uniden's latest dual arrow directional radar detector which provides directional information and now includes WIFI support.  It's performance is the same as the less expensive \n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/uniden-r8\"\u003eUniden R8\u003c\/a\u003e that does not include WIFI.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn our Uniden R8w review, we found the radar detector's performance is significantly improved making the Uniden R8w the most sensitive and longest  range detector we've ever tested.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving more than 16 times the capture distance of a police radar gun, the Uniden R8w provides performance often exceeding all other manufacturers' top performing radar detectors at considerably less money making it a very good value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Uniden R8w has the largest color display of any radar detector allowing it to display a wealth of information at the same time, including up to five radar encounters simultaneously, time of day, speed of travel, and direction of travel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost sensitive radar detector currently available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniden R8w's dual LNAs (low noise amplifiers) improve its performance over the Uniden R8 \u0026amp; Uniden R7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Blackfin® DSPs (Digital Signal Processor) for 50% faster performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual antenna horns and directional arrows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Uniden R8w provides more advanced digital signal processing (DSP) power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Bluetooth \u0026amp; WIFI for use with Uniden.s new R\/TACH smartphone app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS with red light and speed camera alerts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree GPS database updates downloadable from Uniden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBSM filter to filter out falses of K-band CAS systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet Ride - User set speed auto mute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdatable via USB connection to PC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniden offers a large, bright, and very readable full color OLED display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-function display includes voltage, compass, altimeter, time of day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK false filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK Narrow\/Wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKA false filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKa Narrow\/Wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetects MultaRadar (MRCD\/MRCT) sources well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the best detectors of the lethal RedFlex photo radar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCigarette adapter with MUTE KEY and USB JACK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nThe Uniden R8w has slightly better sensitivity than the single antenna version, the \n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/uniden-r4\"\u003eUniden R4\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uniden-r4w\"\u003eUniden R4w\u003c\/a\u003e as well as the dual-antenna \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uniden-r8\"\u003eUniden R8\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eYour Uniden R8w comes shipped to your door with everything you need including two windshield mounts--unique to Uniden-- a 12-volt accessory power cable with USB data cable, neoprene pouch, carrying case, and a Uniden R8w instruction manual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/uniden-radar-detector-accessories-2696\"\u003eUniden R8w optional accessories\u003c\/a\u003e include a hardwire kit for those interested in eliminating the use of the Uniden R8w's cigarette power adapter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUniden R8w Downloadable Files\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uniden.info\/download\/ompdf\/R8Wom.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUniden R8w Product Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uniden.info\/download\/index.cfm?s=r8w\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUniden R8w Firmware Updates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Purchase Through RadarBusters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpertise:\u003c\/b\u003e RadarBusters is one of the longest operating and most experienced countermeasure-dedicated companies in the industry. We are not a big box electronics store that offers everything under the sun. You will find no other company that offers the same level of pre- and post-sales expertise, than us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthorized from Uniden:\u003c\/b\u003e RadarBusters is an authorized dealer for the Uniden R8w, so you can be assured that your detector is covered under Uniden's full warranty. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReal Reviews: \u003c\/b\u003eUnlike the other review websites out there, RadarBusters was founded by Radar Roy, a retired cop and certified traffic radar instructor with over 40 years of experience. Luxury Automotive was so impressed with our high standards and qualifications that they dubbed us the “General Schwarzkopf of radar detectors”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe Have Answers:\u003c\/b\u003e Have a question or concern? Please call or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eemail us\u003c\/a\u003e and we will be happy to assist you.  If you think you are having an issue with your product in most cases we should be able to help you resolve it over the phone.","brand":"Uniden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51275809390825,"sku":"UNIDEN-R8W","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6222\/1033\/files\/Uniden-R8w-2.jpg?v=1781529181","url":"https:\/\/www.radarbusters.com\/products\/uniden-r8w","provider":"Radar Busters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}