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Cobra RAD 450

Long range radar/laser detector w/ IVT filter

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$129.95
List price $129.95

The RAD 450 keeps you aware of your surroundings by providing long range protection from radar and laser guns and eliminating false alerts with advanced IVT filtering.

The RAD 450 keeps you aware of your surroundings by providing long range protection from radar and laser guns and eliminating false alerts with advanced IVT filtering.

Cobra RAD 450
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Eliminate False Alerts

The advanced anti-falsing circuitry in the Rad 450 combined with the updatable IVT filter reduces false alerts from blind spot systems, traffic flow monitoring devices, and collision avoidance systems so you just hear what you need to hear.

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1Long Range Detection

Earlier warnings provide greater protection against radar and laser guns

2Anti-Falsing Technology

Updateable IVT Filter and advanced anti-falsing circuitry reduces false alerts from blind spot systems and other vehicle avoidance systems

3Voice Alerts

Digital voice alerts from your RAD 450 keep your eyes focused on the road.

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4QuietDrive™

Mute your Rad 450 with QuietDrive™ mode for when you want less audible alerts.

5LaserEye®

LaserEye® detects laser signals from both the front and rear of your vehicle.

6Bright OLED Display

Features a bright white OLED display with band identification and numeric signal strength meter.

Additional features

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Icon

Instant-On Protection

Detect even the quickest “instant-on” radar gun monitoring

Laser Eye Icon

LaserEye®

Detect radar and laser signals from the front and rear of your vehicle

Sensitivity (SEN) Button Icon

Updatable IVT Filter

User updatable system that automatically reduces false alerts

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Bi-Lingual Voice Alerts

Use your RAD 450 in English or Spanish

Multaradar (MRCD/MRCT) Detection Icon

OLED Display

Bright OLED display with band identification and numeric signal strength meter

Audible Signal Strength Levels

Unique tones provide signal strength and band identification

What's in the box?

Included with every new RAD 450:

  • Cobra RAD 450 Radar Detector
  • Windshield mounting bracket
  • 12V Vehicle Power Adapter
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Accessories & upgrades

With 8 parts & accessories available for Cobra RAD 450, customize your setup and be ready for any journey.

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FEATURES

Fewer False Alerts with Cobra's Patented Technology. The IVT Filter™ system reduces false alerts from sources like collision avoidance systems so you hear only what you need to hear

Long Range! In flat, open conditions the range is at least 2 miles. Please note that shorter range can occur if the officer is hiding behind a hill, around a curve, of if the officer is using an instant-on radar gun

Detects Signals From Both Front and Rear! With Cobra’s advanced laser eye sensor, you are protected from police scanning in front or behind you. Detects all radar signals (X, K and Ka bands with signal strength indication), laser and VG-2 signals

VOICEALERT™ Digital voice announcements provide intuitive band identification and easy to understand alerts, so you can keep your eyes on the road

Eye-Catching OLED Display. High quality display features band identification icons and numeric signal strength meter for an accurate and informed drive

Instant-On ready. Quickly detects radar guns so you have fast speed monitoring capabilities ready to go at all times

Are radar detectors illegal?

Radar detectors are illegal only in Virginia, Washington DC, and most parts of Canada.  They are also illegal in all 50 states for commercial drivers, such as truck drivers and taxi drivers.

If you are not a commercial driver, and you are not in Virginia or Washington DC or Canada, then it is perfectly legal to use a radar detector.

What is the range of radar detectors?

In flat, open conditions the range is at least 2 miles.  Please note that road conditions (hills and curves) can affect the range.

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Overall rating: 4.233533 / 5 from 167 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Cobra RAD 450 offers reliable radar and laser protection with advanced filtering, providing essential warnings at a lower cost. Customers appreciate its performance and fast shipping, though some have mixed opinions about the unit's build and customer service.

Summary topics

  • Radar Detection: 16%
  • Overall Value: 5%
  • Shipping Speed: 6%

Review topics: ["shipping","quality","size","works","value","service","battery","detector","mount","replacement","radar detector","alerts","unit","charge","rad 450","signals","cops","distance","range","jump","radar","tickets"].

Review highlights

  • "Excellent service and delivery"Mary C.
  • "fast service and delivery."Rosanne K.
  • "Works well and has good audio alerts."Wendy S.

Reviews

Love it, feel safe and

"Love it, feel safe and protected, no surprise 😲"

William T. (5/5)

works good battery good good

"works good battery good good signals and alerts"

Lindsey M. (5/5)

"Good for price"

Dominic (4/5)

Beware false advertising

"It does not warn you long distance even on sensitive mode. Also the QR code to scan for app does not exist so no free subscription! Thanks cobra! I don’t like this product and would not buy again!"

Sean D. (1/5)

Wish High/Low/Med settings wouldn't keep changing

"It's a good unit except that every time I start the car I have to reset it to my last sensitivity setting (Medium). It always defaults back to Low. I called Cobra & they told me that's the way it is. Also the brightness always defaults back to low. I wish it would stay High. Sometimes I can't tell if the unit's on while I'm driving."

Kathleen S. (4/5)

"Great quality"

Omar (5/5)

On my 3rd Cobra. They

"On my 3rd Cobra. They are awesome. I have one in each car-No tickets for speeding! It does a lot more than monitor radar. Great equipment."

Kyle D. (5/5)

"SO FAR SO GOOD! EASY TO USE. ONLY THING I DONT LIKE IS I HAVE TO TURN IT OFF AS IT DOESNT TURN OFF WITH MY CAR. SO IF I FORGET IT RUNS DOWN MY BATTERY!"

Sherri (5/5)

"Ive only had it a week but so far it works great. Tho volume is perfect along with all the warning alerts."

christina (5/5)

450

"Got a ticket"

Greg C. (3/5)

Q&A

I was trying to register an older device I no longer have the box there are 3 sets of numbers on the bottom of it I’m trying to figure out if any of them are the serial #
Hi Brandy, The serial numbers for the RAD 450s should start with a "B0"
Does this detector have camera capabilities?? I have an old Cobra model XRS9550G and that had a camera plug in..
No, it does not. You might want to check out the Road Scout that has a built in dash cam! Thanks!
Packaging states it is compatible with smartphone using IRadar, how do you connect the detector to the app? I’ve registered my detector, and going through the site there are other pages for the defender and elite registrations for the app but I’ve been stuck.
The Rad 450 does not connect to Iradar; However, the Irad does, as it has Bluetooth. You may want to exchange it or just run the app independently. Thanks!
Is it battery powered as well. If not why is there not a USB power option?
The RAD 450 is not battery powered. It requires you to connect into your 12V adapter. Standard USB is not powerful enough to manage this device.
What is the return policy?
We offer a 30-day money back guarantee.

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