Hey Everyone!
Sorry I haven't been around as much as before, but class has started again and I've been busy. I also work part-time so that leaves with even less time to browse around here, and much less post anything. In any case I've wanted to post for a while now regarding a "Part 2" to my original thread "Making The Case For Cobra".
Introduction
Before I continue I do want to point out a few mistakes I made in my old thread I made a comment about how the Uniden R1 and R3 were different performing detectors, and while they technically are different detectors (the R3 has GPS and the R1 does not) their detection performance is quite literally the same as was pointed out by @westwind77. My intention was not to deceive anyone, it was just a simple mistake and as @westwind77 stated there are other detectors I could've better made my case with. I also incorrectly called my thread "Making The Case For Cobra" when in truth all I am trying to make the case for is the DualPro 360 as I find Cobra's other offerings to be just ok or subpar. Other then that my thread was well received and I'd like to think it jump started the minor craze/interest for the DP360 as of late.
What's New? - A Comprehensive List Of Some Tests And Opinions
@DC Fluid acquired a Cobra DualPro 360 and has done quite a bit of testing over the past month or so and these tests can all be found here:
Cobra DP360 Unboxing and Observations
Cobra DualPro Arrow Transitions vs. Falcon HR Off Axis Videos
DC Fluid Max 3 vs. Dualpro 360 2 week evaluation Video
K-Band Tests
DC Fluids' Twas the Night Before Christmas K & Ka Test!
Cobra DP360 BSM Fail
DP360 Ka Band
DP360 In Action
@Bossdad71 also has many tests for the Cobra DP360 some new, and some older
Cobra DP360 IO reactivity
RD Bench Testing
Cobra DP360 IO Testing
Cobra DP360 IO Testing 2
K Band Testing
KA Bench Testing
KA Segmented Tests
Cobra Kai - And here are some encounters I have had with my DP360 while driving!
Cobra DualPro 360 Ka Band
Cobra DP360 Night Run
As you guys can see the DP360 has performed very well to the surprise of some, and not to the surprise of others. When the DP360 first came out it was stated by RadarBusters the DP360 was the "best detector money could buy" (value wise) back in late 2019. Today according to RadarBusters (this is purely for what it's worth...) these are the best detectorts in 2021 to buy.
Best Detectors Of 2021
According to them here's how in 2021 they rank up:
1. Uniden R7
2. Escort R360c
3. Escort 360c
4. Escort Max 3
5. Cobra DP360
I personally believe the DP360 should be ranked higher than the Max 3... but the reason I posted this was to highlight several things:
According to RadarBusters here is why you should buy a DP360:
My Take
With the testing done previously by @Bossdad71 and recent testing done by @DC Fluid it can be stated that the DP360 is arguably one of the best value detectors on the market right now. For $449 ($369 on sale) the DP360 has arrows, dual antennas, GPS, Bluetooth, iRadar (app), excellent BSM filtering, etc. If we compare the DP360 to other detectors such as the Radenso Pro-M, it's hard to argue buying the Pro-M over the DP360 as the DP360 offers better range, arrows, bluetooth, and arguably similar BSM filtering all for the same price or cheaper as the DP360 goes on sale alot (and the Pro-M does not). Even more so when you compare the DP360 to its older brother the M360 for $50 cheaper you get the same detection (some argue better detection), and most of the same features (minus some customization options and arrow display) that make it a very tempting if a not better choice over the M360. Against say the R7, the DP360 obviously loses out on range. But when on sale $369 vs. $429 (info based on Amazon Black Friday deals), the DP360's best value contention comes right back. What other detector WITH ARROWS can you buy for $369?? As @Vortex stated "The DualPro 360 is the cheapest RD on the market right now with arrows", and that is something that should not be ignored as the DP360 goes on sale alot (right now it's on sale for $399!). For me the urban driver, a detector with great range and BSM filtering is what is important, and the DP360 delivers here in flying colors. @DC Fluid drives on the highway with the R7 and occasionally switches to the DP360 when he's in the city!
Conclusion
I would like to thank everyone who has tested, and/or purchased the DP360. While I know it's not the best detector ever made, I feel it is definitely worth considering and worthy of being recognized as the great detector it is. Thank you all for time and for viewing my thread. Feedback welcome! Don't be shy!
- Cobra Kai
Sorry I haven't been around as much as before, but class has started again and I've been busy. I also work part-time so that leaves with even less time to browse around here, and much less post anything. In any case I've wanted to post for a while now regarding a "Part 2" to my original thread "Making The Case For Cobra".
Introduction
Before I continue I do want to point out a few mistakes I made in my old thread I made a comment about how the Uniden R1 and R3 were different performing detectors, and while they technically are different detectors (the R3 has GPS and the R1 does not) their detection performance is quite literally the same as was pointed out by @westwind77. My intention was not to deceive anyone, it was just a simple mistake and as @westwind77 stated there are other detectors I could've better made my case with. I also incorrectly called my thread "Making The Case For Cobra" when in truth all I am trying to make the case for is the DualPro 360 as I find Cobra's other offerings to be just ok or subpar. Other then that my thread was well received and I'd like to think it jump started the minor craze/interest for the DP360 as of late.

What's New? - A Comprehensive List Of Some Tests And Opinions
@DC Fluid acquired a Cobra DualPro 360 and has done quite a bit of testing over the past month or so and these tests can all be found here:
Cobra DP360 Unboxing and Observations
Cobra DualPro Arrow Transitions vs. Falcon HR Off Axis Videos
DC Fluid Max 3 vs. Dualpro 360 2 week evaluation Video
K-Band Tests
DC Fluids' Twas the Night Before Christmas K & Ka Test!
Cobra DP360 BSM Fail
DP360 Ka Band
DP360 In Action
@Bossdad71 also has many tests for the Cobra DP360 some new, and some older
Cobra DP360 IO reactivity
RD Bench Testing
Cobra DP360 IO Testing
Cobra DP360 IO Testing 2
K Band Testing
KA Bench Testing
KA Segmented Tests
Cobra Kai - And here are some encounters I have had with my DP360 while driving!
Cobra DualPro 360 Ka Band
Cobra DP360 Night Run
As you guys can see the DP360 has performed very well to the surprise of some, and not to the surprise of others. When the DP360 first came out it was stated by RadarBusters the DP360 was the "best detector money could buy" (value wise) back in late 2019. Today according to RadarBusters (this is purely for what it's worth...) these are the best detectorts in 2021 to buy.
Best Detectors Of 2021
According to them here's how in 2021 they rank up:
1. Uniden R7
2. Escort R360c
3. Escort 360c
4. Escort Max 3
5. Cobra DP360
I personally believe the DP360 should be ranked higher than the Max 3... but the reason I posted this was to highlight several things:
According to RadarBusters here is why you should buy a DP360:
- Currently one of the best radar detector available on the market for the money with arrows
- Dual antenna and directional arrows
- Extreme radar sensitivity
- All-digital signal processing (DSP) for extreme long range radar detection performance
- Exceptional at detecting instant-on police radar
- Best anti-collision sensor rejection filtering in the industry
- GPS enabled
- Builtin Bluetooth for wireless pairing to your smartphone
- Cobra iRadar ready
- Firmware and Photo Enforcement database are both user upgradeable
- Bi-Lingual Voice Alerts - English & Spanish
My Take
With the testing done previously by @Bossdad71 and recent testing done by @DC Fluid it can be stated that the DP360 is arguably one of the best value detectors on the market right now. For $449 ($369 on sale) the DP360 has arrows, dual antennas, GPS, Bluetooth, iRadar (app), excellent BSM filtering, etc. If we compare the DP360 to other detectors such as the Radenso Pro-M, it's hard to argue buying the Pro-M over the DP360 as the DP360 offers better range, arrows, bluetooth, and arguably similar BSM filtering all for the same price or cheaper as the DP360 goes on sale alot (and the Pro-M does not). Even more so when you compare the DP360 to its older brother the M360 for $50 cheaper you get the same detection (some argue better detection), and most of the same features (minus some customization options and arrow display) that make it a very tempting if a not better choice over the M360. Against say the R7, the DP360 obviously loses out on range. But when on sale $369 vs. $429 (info based on Amazon Black Friday deals), the DP360's best value contention comes right back. What other detector WITH ARROWS can you buy for $369?? As @Vortex stated "The DualPro 360 is the cheapest RD on the market right now with arrows", and that is something that should not be ignored as the DP360 goes on sale alot (right now it's on sale for $399!). For me the urban driver, a detector with great range and BSM filtering is what is important, and the DP360 delivers here in flying colors. @DC Fluid drives on the highway with the R7 and occasionally switches to the DP360 when he's in the city!
Conclusion
I would like to thank everyone who has tested, and/or purchased the DP360. While I know it's not the best detector ever made, I feel it is definitely worth considering and worthy of being recognized as the great detector it is. Thank you all for time and for viewing my thread. Feedback welcome! Don't be shy!
- Cobra Kai
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