In honor of our old friend Brock Yates, the impresario of the legendary Cannonball Run, we use a system of one to five cannonballs to rank the detectors.

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Cobra XRS-9930

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Pros: Decent detection range for a unit at this price level. Handles POP mode radar OK. Also has a voice alert and, for whatever it’s worth, a compass and European Ku band capability.

Cons: Lacks a multiple threat/bogey counter and also lacks a selectable band defeat feature, both of which can be quite handy. Minimal false alarm filtering capability.

Bottom Line: A modest performer at a modest price.