Cobra Electronics ESD 6050 Radar Detector

See all offers at Shopping.com for $100.00

Average User Rating

(2.90 out of 5) from 7 reviews

Epinions User Reviews

Long in the tooth and outdated

(1.00 out of 5) by edellks on May 28, 2008

Pros: Very easy to use. Works good for many types of radar guns.
Cons: Does not pick up newer laser guns, POP or some frequencies of radar guns.

This worked pretty well when I bought it many years ago, but radar guns have changed to laser guns a ...
Read the full review

Hal's Cobra ESD 6050 Review

(4.00 out of 5) by kc4zyp on Oct 17, 2006

Pros: Good Radar/Laser Detector if stealth not needed in your area (like VA or DC).
Cons: Doesn't Protect from Upgraded VG-2 & any Spectre RDD. RDD Stealth poor in VA/DC.
The Bottom Line: Decent unit with easy basic operation & standard features if protection from RDD detection isn't needed. Otherwise, newer models & brands provide much better stealth protection.

Generally good radar & laser detector. Radar drones on bridges and construction signs still set off ...
Read the full review

Utter Disappointment

(1.00 out of 5) by rainmayker on Sep 24, 2003

Pros: At least it can detect something-- even if too late for a driver to react
Cons: Abysmally poor detection range, faulty power cord jack
The Bottom Line: A toy. Any consumer who actually wants early warning to slow down a speeding vehicle should not shop for this detector.

Pardon me if I borrow a lot of text herein from the Whistler DE1655 review that I just wrote... In t ...
Read the full review

Good entry level radar detector

(3.00 out of 5) by klev1 on Sep 21, 2002

Pros: Good X/K Band response, great for those on a budget!
Cons: Poor laser detection
The Bottom Line: If you are not in need of expensive options, then the Cobra 6050 will be a decent means of competent radar detection.

If you are on a tight budget, this COBRA ESD-6050 is a decent performing low priced unit. It has ...
Read the full review

Cobra-6050 Cheapo Radar/Laser Detector

(3.00 out of 5) by dougdbug on Sep 7, 2002

Pros: Very Cheap, And Has Good Range
Cons: No 360 Degree Laser Detection
The Bottom Line: Overall, has good Radar detection. But the laser is a little lacking due to no 360 sight.

My 2 cents ..... I have been very pleased with the Cobra-6050 Cheapo Radar/Laser detecto ...
Read the full review