What to confirm before mounting this bundle
The RAD 480i runs on a 12V power cord with a suction cup windshield mount, while the SC 201 includes its own vehicle power adapter and a magnetic mount that detaches quickly. We'd consider the OBD II hardwire kit first, because the 15ft cable and the need for an accessible OBD II port determine whether you can route power discreetly in your car.
Both devices need windshield real estate, so check that the detector mount and the dash cam mount can sit without blocking your view or colliding with each other.
| Product detail | Value to match to your vehicle |
|---|---|
| Product | Cobra RAD 480i Radar Detector & SC 201 Smart Dash Cam |
| Model | BN24480iSC201OBD |
| Color | Black |
| Size | Small |
What it will not do
The radar detector is built for radar and laser signal detection and clear alerts only. It does not jam or actively countermeasure signals, so if you want that kind of function, this bundle is not it.
The dash cam records 1080p video and adds GPS location and speed data, but it does not replace your mirrors or provide any driving automation.
Radar and laser detection only. No jamming or active countermeasures.
The price and what the comparison means
- Amazon price
- $224.95
- Customer rating
- 4.2
- Customer reviews
- 10851
- Typical price over 90 days
- $242.53
- Difference
- $17.58 (7 percent)
At $224.95, this bundle sits $17.58 below the typical price over the last 90 days of $242.53. That works out to a 7 percent difference.
At $224.95, this marks the lowest price seen in the all-time window, so the bundle is at a record low right now.
Power, mounting and connection questions to settle
Decide whether you will power the detector from the included 12V cord or hardwire it with the OBD II cable, because that choice affects routing and whether 15ft reaches from the port to the detector.
The dash cam connects to its own vehicle power adapter, so check that the cable reaches from the mount to a socket without crossing controls. The magnetic mount needs a clean spot on the glass or dash, and the suction cup mount needs windshield space that does not interfere with your view.
Who should choose this bundle and who should skip it
This suits a driver who wants radar and laser alerts plus 1080p dash cam coverage without buying two separate systems. The dash cam's built-in Wi-Fi and GPS let you store, edit and share footage, and GPS syncs location and speed information.
Skip it if you already own one of the two devices or don't want to manage two mounts and two power sources. Before checkout, confirm your OBD II port and windshield space so the install matches your car.
Specifications
| Model | BN24480iSC201OBD |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Size | Small |