Cobra XRS 9960G Radar Laser Detector Review

Cobra XRS 9960G Radar Laser Detector Review

The XRS 9960G is Cobra’s top-tier laser detector, with an MSRP of $389.95. Cobra manufactures a variety of surveillance detection products It includes 360 degree laser detection, 7-band radar detection, emergency vehicle alerts, and is GPS-enabled, with a constantly-updating database of speed traps and traffic cameras. The 360-degree LaserEye is capable of detecting six different types of laser signal, including LTI 20-20, Ultra Lyte, ProLaser, ProLaser III, Stalker LIDAR and Speedlaser. The radar detector picks up X Band, K Band, Ka Superwide, Ku Band, VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+. A lifetime subscription to the AURA driving service is included. AURA provides a database of speed traps and traffic cameras, updated directly to the unit every twelve hours. In addition to the provided database, the GPS unit has room for 1,000 user-added points. Finally, the unit is invisible to VG-2 radar detector-detectors, and even informs the user when one is in range. Though the price is high, the 9960G includes a diverse feature set, and a lifetime subscription to the AURA driving service. Cobra-XRS-9960G-Radar-Laser-Detector

The XRS 9960G laser detector is attractive to many drivers, in both urban and highways settings. The unit has individual urban and highway modes, minimizing false alarms and improving accuracy. That the detector is invisible to the VG-2 radar detector-detector makes it useful for travelers going through states where such devices are illegal, like Virginia or Washington DC.

Overall, the Cobra XRS 9960G packs a large feature set with an indespensible subscription to the AURA driving service. The package is well-suited to many driving situations, and most drivers will find that their needs are well-met with this device.