📦 Radars
Cobra RAD 490i
Cobra
Model Name
Cobra RAD 490i
Price
199.95
Category
Windshield Mount
Highlights
Budget successor to the RAD 480i released April 2026; shares Drive Smarter connectivity with the RAD 700i
Release Year
2026
Where to Buy
Full Specifications
Overview
| Model Name | Cobra RAD 490i |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cobra |
| Price | 199.95 |
| Category | Windshield Mount |
| Highlights | Budget successor to the RAD 480i released April 2026; shares Drive Smarter connectivity with the RAD 700i |
| Release Year | 2026 |
Detection Performance
| Bands Detected | X, K, Ka, Laser |
|---|---|
| Antennas | Single (front) |
| Directional Arrows | No |
| RDD Stealth | No |
| Auto-Mute | Yes (speed-based) |
GPS & False-Alert Filtering
| GPS | Yes |
|---|---|
| GPS Lockouts | Automatic |
| Photo Radar Detection | Yes (MRCD/MRCT + Mestafusion) |
| BSM Filtering | Very Good |
Software & Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes |
|---|---|
| WiFi (OTA Updates) | No |
| Companion App | Drive Smarter |
Hardware & Display
| Display | Color OLED |
|---|---|
| Voice Alerts | Yes |
| Mount Type | Magnetic mount |
Add-Ons
| Laser Jammer | No |
|---|---|
| Dash Cam | No |
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