Escort Radar Detectors Comparison

Escort Passport 9500ix Radar/Laser Detector (Black)

At ESCORT, we're continually improving our line of radar and laser detectors with the best technology. Our latest invention, the GPS-powered PASSPORT 9500ix, is no exception. It provides the best long-range protection against every known radar and laser gun in use in North America, but also incorporates GPS accuracy to silence each and every false alert. We then added a new automatic way of eliminating false alarms called 'AutoLearn'. This remarkable new feature utilizes our patented GPS technology to identify and eliminate false alarms automatically while you drive using artificial intelligence. Now, the only alerts you will get are the ones that really count! The result is the best possible protection that only ESCORT can provide, without the constant distractions of false alarms. It is by far the most intelligent, fully automatic radar and laser detector ever designed.You drive. It learns. End of story.Best Radar Detector for Avoiding Red Light Tickets
Why it's best: Remember how the helpful people at the AAA office made up a vacation TripTik for your mom and dad and highlighted areas of known police presence? Fast forward to the 21st century. Now the Escort Passport 9500ix includes an updatable database of known photo radar sites and red light cameras and an embedded GPS receiver that warns as you’re approaching a danger zone.The PASSPORT 9500ix also comes pre-loaded with thousands of safety camera locations, including red light and speed-based cameras throughout North America.Blistering All-Band Protection360-Degree Radar and Laser DetectionNew Variable-Speed Radar PerformanceNew AutoLearn FeatureNew Safety Camera Database - (pre-loaded with thousands of safety camera locations, including red light and fixed position speed cameras, located throughout North America) New Web Ready for Location Database updatesNew GPS-Powered Truelock FilterNew Mark Location

• Crystal-clear voice alerts and high resolution display
• Variable speed radar performance
• AutoLearn intelligence and user-selectable preferences
• Safety warning system and brightness controls
• Comes fully equiped with a Comprehensive owner's manual, quick-release windshield mount, coiled SmartCord, quick reference card

Rating: (out of 106 reviews)

List Price: $ 549.95
Price: Too low to display

Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector (Red Display)

Radar detector manufacturers are constantly playing a game of catch-up with new technologies designed to nab the lead-footed. "Pop" radar is a relatively new instant-on technology that may make a whole generation of radar detectors obsolete. These radar guns operate at low frequency until they are switched on to determine a driver's speed with lightning-fast accuracy. This leaves a radar detector little opportunity to scan and detect the radar signal. Pop radar may sound ominous, but a new crop of radar detectors--including the Escort Passport 8500 X50--offer Pop radar detection. Escort claims that the 8500 X50 is the most powerful and advanced radar detector ever, with the supreme sensitivity required to detect low-frequency Pop radar. Design
Mounting the 8500 in our test vehicle was easy and straightforward. A small suction cup bracket slides into the unit's release mechanism and easily attaches to the windshield with light pressure. The unit is housed in a sturdy plastic case that's low profile and compact--although it is larger and heavier than Escort's wireless offering, the Solo S2. The rear of the unit is dominated by a receiver window and there's a rear-facing laser detector window designed to detect laser signals emanating from behind the vehicle.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms. The Escort 8500 has a suprisingly simple control layout. Two buttons on the top of the unit control sensitivity settings and display brightness. They also double as selection buttons when the unit is in programming mode. The left side of the unit sports a volume dial. A mute button is positioned on the front panel next to the large, horizontal LCD display which, during normal use, graphs the intensity of the radar and laser signals the unit detects. Power

• Sophisticated long-range radar and laser detector reads all police, conventional, and "instant-on" radar
• Digital signal processing provides maximum range while minimizing false alarms
• Identifies up to 8 radar signals simultaneously
• Reprogrammable microprocessor can detect new radar and laser threats
• Red matrix display with 280 LEDs; 1-year limited warranty

Rating: (out of 181 reviews)

List Price: $ 299.95
Price: Too low to display

Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector (Red Display) Reviews

Review by J. Chatwani:

Before I actually begin, one thing should be perfectly clear - you're looking at this radar because you understand accuracy is not only important, it is critical when looking for a radar detector. If you look at my other reviews, you'll notice that I've given 5 stars to those products as well - you'll also notice I haven't done many reviews in the past, that's because I only really write reviews for items that I think deserve it. As for the rest, well, I don't keep the product if it doesn't meet the 5 star requirement! So trust me when I say this radar is the best you can buy under 0.

Accuracy:

I've always been a little skeptical about using radar detectors, everyone knows they won't prevent tickets every single time. But, if it can save you a couple tickets it's already paid for itself. I live in Chicago, and frequently drive to neighboring states for work and to visit family. Because of this, I knew that I would have to buy a solid detector that was effective if I was constantly on the road. I made the right choice. Driving on the expressways in the midwest is simple for me now knowing I am using the 8500 x50. It has alerted me much in advance if a cop was gunning and I've always had time to slow down and pass the cop at the posted speed limit. The three main alerts, K, KA, and X are pretty much always on target - and with minimal false readings, it stays quiet when it needs to.

Ease of Use:

One of the best aspects of this radar is how easy it is to use. Right out of the package, it's ready to go. However, if you're a little more technical and always need things a certain way, you can configure it with a number of different settings to fit your style. One of the downfalls is that I wish the x50 would have a better volume control - I feel that it doesn't go loud enough, especially when I'm listening to music in my car. To make up for it, I've moved the x50 from the center of the winshield to more to the left, so it is in my field of vision while I drive to allow me to see the display at all times out of the corner of my eye. In addition, the Escort SmartCord works well with it's auto mute button on the adaptor itself.

Value:

Hands down, the x50 takes the gold as the number one radar on the market. You're probably thinking to yourself, 0 for a radar detector is a lot of money. And you know.. you're absolutely right. But.. if you save yourself two speeding tickets, the x50 has paid for itself (not to mention the pain of having to go to court and traffic school). If this radar was over 0, it would still be worth it considering what you may be saving yourself from. I got the x50 with the blue display because it was from the Sharper Image, and that's all they had. If you want to save yourself by going with the red display, I say do it and save some cash.

The Bottom Line:

If you want to make a solid investment, get the 8500 x50 and don't waste your money with a 0 or 0 radar that isn't accurate - doing that will cost you the price of your ticket plus a radar detector that would be better off being used for a paper weight. Although Bel and the Valentine One are solid detectors, they don't match up to the stats that the x50 has - see it for yourself at www.radartest.com.

Review by Erik V:

I ordered the Passport X50 from Amazon to save the shipping Escort Radar was charging. I was told by someone at Escort Radar that Amazon was an authorized reseller.

After having my detector on for ten minutes (right out of the box), it did three "SELF CAL"s, then said "SERVICE REQUIRED". I called Escort Radar and was told "If you let the car power up the unit when you start the car, the voltage can be all over the place and the unit gets confused. You must first start the car, and then use the thumbwheel to turn on the detector." It makes some sense, but if this is really the case, why don't they put those instructions in their manual? After trying this many times, the unit was "still confused", so I returned it for a replacement.

My second detector worked for maybe thirty minutes before the same thing happened. This time Escort Radar told me "if you leave it plugged into the cigarette lighter over night, this has been found to cause problems." Well my lighter power goes off when I turn off the ignition, so this doesn't apply. Escort Radar also told me that "excessive heat" has been causing them problems. Now we have had a few days of 100° heat, and I'm sure the car gets hotter parked in the sun, but the design engineers should have accounted for these conditions plus some margin when you design something that is supposed to work in a car. It gets a lot hotter in other parts of the country. There are no warnings in the manual about not using it above 90° or leaving it off in a hot car. You wouldn't design a ski that doesn't work below 35°, would you???

The most troubling part of my conversation with Escort Radar service department was they told me Amazon is not an authorized reseller, and they have no idea where they are getting the units from. Furthermore, they will not honor any warranty nor will they ever repair the unit, not even for money.

Buy Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector (Red Display) now for only Too low to display!

Escort RedLine Ultimate Performance Dual-Antenna Radar Detector (Black)

Our team of engineers has created the most sensitive radar/laser detector period. RedLine provides the longest range for every signal out there. Its twin-antennae design allows it to maximize performance by band, giving you the longest warning possible. The ESCORT RedLine is the most advanced radar, laser and safety detector ever designed by ESCORT. The ESCORT RedLine includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection, dual antennae with varactor-tuned (VTO) microwave receiver, digital signal processing (DSP) for superior range and reduced false alarms, our patented Mute and AutoMute, audible and visual band alerts, and all the performance youd expect from ESCORT. RedLine. Dual Antennae. Incredible Range. Features 9500ix Details Full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability Digital signal processing (DSP) for superior range and reduced false alarms Front and rear laser detection New Dual antennae with varactor-tuned receiver provides the longest range possible against all radar threats New Exclusive TotalShield Technology for the ultimate in undetectability New Programmable Alert Lamp for additional visual indication of alerts New New high and low voltage warning is given any time the vehicles voltage goes above 16.5 volts, or drops below 10.5 volts New Easy-to-use Preferences lets you customize up to 8 features New Exclusive AutoMode logic which intelligently reduces unwanted false alarms, plus Highway and Auto NoX settings New Ultra-bright text-display provides easy to read information from any angle New SpecDisplay provides actual numeric radar frequency for any radar signal New Detects and decodes up to 64 Safety Warning System messages Our patented Mute and AutoMute Audible and visual band alerts High-Intensity Red Display 5 Levels of Brightness Control Built-In

• High-performance radar/laser detector with ultra-bright 280-LED alphanumeric display
• Detection and separate alerts for Full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability
• Dual-antenna design maximizes performance by band, giving you the longest warning time possible
• AutoMode intelligently reduces false alarms; TotalShield technology makes the RedLine completely invisible to radar detector detectors
• One-year limited warranty

Rating: (out of 9 reviews)

List Price: $ 499.95
Price: $ 499.95

Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector (Blue Display)

The Passport 8500 has been hailed as the most revolutionary radar/laser detector ever. Forbes.com said, "it might be the best radar detector ever made!" Popular Mechanics called it "state of the art." RadarTest.com named it "The World's Best!" Now, we're raising the bar . . . again. Introducing the all new Passport 8500 X50 - the most advanced and sophisticated detector ever!Radar detector manufacturers are constantly playing a game of catch-up with new technologies designed to nab the lead-footed. "Pop" radar is a relatively new instant-on technology that may make a whole generation of radar detectors obsolete. These radar guns operate at low frequency until they are switched on to determine a driver's speed with lightning-fast accuracy. This leaves a radar detector little opportunity to scan and detect the radar signal. Pop radar may sound ominous, but a new crop of radar detectors--including the Escort Passport 8500 X50--offer Pop radar detection. Escort claims that the 8500 X50 is the most powerful and advanced radar detector ever, with the supreme sensitivity required to detect low-frequency Pop radar. Design
Mounting the 8500 in our test vehicle was easy and straightforward. A small suction cup bracket slides into the unit's release mechanism and easily attaches to the windshield with light pressure. The unit is housed in a sturdy plastic case that's low profile and compact--although it is larger and heavier than Escort's wireless offering, the Solo S2. The rear of the unit is dominated by a receiver window and there's a rear-facing laser detector window designed to detect laser signals emanating from behind the vehicle.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms. The Escort 8500 has a suprisingly simple control layout. Two buttons on the top

• Provides extreme long-range warning on all radar bands, including X, K, superwide Ka, and instant-on POP mode, along with 360-degree laser protection
• Ultra-bright blue alphanumeric matrix display with 280 LEDs and three different modes
• Advanced EZ-Programming lets you customize up to nine features
• Exclusive AutoSensitivity intelligently filters out annoying false alarms
• One-year limited warranty

Rating: (out of 181 reviews)

List Price: $ 349.99
Price: Too low to display

Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector (Blue Display) Reviews

Review by J. Chatwani:

Before I actually begin, one thing should be perfectly clear - you're looking at this radar because you understand accuracy is not only important, it is critical when looking for a radar detector. If you look at my other reviews, you'll notice that I've given 5 stars to those products as well - you'll also notice I haven't done many reviews in the past, that's because I only really write reviews for items that I think deserve it. As for the rest, well, I don't keep the product if it doesn't meet the 5 star requirement! So trust me when I say this radar is the best you can buy under 0.

Accuracy:

I've always been a little skeptical about using radar detectors, everyone knows they won't prevent tickets every single time. But, if it can save you a couple tickets it's already paid for itself. I live in Chicago, and frequently drive to neighboring states for work and to visit family. Because of this, I knew that I would have to buy a solid detector that was effective if I was constantly on the road. I made the right choice. Driving on the expressways in the midwest is simple for me now knowing I am using the 8500 x50. It has alerted me much in advance if a cop was gunning and I've always had time to slow down and pass the cop at the posted speed limit. The three main alerts, K, KA, and X are pretty much always on target - and with minimal false readings, it stays quiet when it needs to.

Ease of Use:

One of the best aspects of this radar is how easy it is to use. Right out of the package, it's ready to go. However, if you're a little more technical and always need things a certain way, you can configure it with a number of different settings to fit your style. One of the downfalls is that I wish the x50 would have a better volume control - I feel that it doesn't go loud enough, especially when I'm listening to music in my car. To make up for it, I've moved the x50 from the center of the winshield to more to the left, so it is in my field of vision while I drive to allow me to see the display at all times out of the corner of my eye. In addition, the Escort SmartCord works well with it's auto mute button on the adaptor itself.

Value:

Hands down, the x50 takes the gold as the number one radar on the market. You're probably thinking to yourself, 0 for a radar detector is a lot of money. And you know.. you're absolutely right. But.. if you save yourself two speeding tickets, the x50 has paid for itself (not to mention the pain of having to go to court and traffic school). If this radar was over 0, it would still be worth it considering what you may be saving yourself from. I got the x50 with the blue display because it was from the Sharper Image, and that's all they had. If you want to save yourself by going with the red display, I say do it and save some cash.

The Bottom Line:

If you want to make a solid investment, get the 8500 x50 and don't waste your money with a 0 or 0 radar that isn't accurate - doing that will cost you the price of your ticket plus a radar detector that would be better off being used for a paper weight. Although Bel and the Valentine One are solid detectors, they don't match up to the stats that the x50 has - see it for yourself at www.radartest.com.

Review by Erik V:

I ordered the Passport X50 from Amazon to save the shipping Escort Radar was charging. I was told by someone at Escort Radar that Amazon was an authorized reseller.

After having my detector on for ten minutes (right out of the box), it did three "SELF CAL"s, then said "SERVICE REQUIRED". I called Escort Radar and was told "If you let the car power up the unit when you start the car, the voltage can be all over the place and the unit gets confused. You must first start the car, and then use the thumbwheel to turn on the detector." It makes some sense, but if this is really the case, why don't they put those instructions in their manual? After trying this many times, the unit was "still confused", so I returned it for a replacement.

My second detector worked for maybe thirty minutes before the same thing happened. This time Escort Radar told me "if you leave it plugged into the cigarette lighter over night, this has been found to cause problems." Well my lighter power goes off when I turn off the ignition, so this doesn't apply. Escort Radar also told me that "excessive heat" has been causing them problems. Now we have had a few days of 100° heat, and I'm sure the car gets hotter parked in the sun, but the design engineers should have accounted for these conditions plus some margin when you design something that is supposed to work in a car. It gets a lot hotter in other parts of the country. There are no warnings in the manual about not using it above 90° or leaving it off in a hot car. You wouldn't design a ski that doesn't work below 35°, would you???

The most troubling part of my conversation with Escort Radar service department was they told me Amazon is not an authorized reseller, and they have no idea where they are getting the units from. Furthermore, they will not honor any warranty nor will they ever repair the unit, not even for money.

Buy Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector (Blue Display) now for only Too low to display!

Escort Solo S2 Cordless Radar and Laser Detector

If you speed, the long arm of the law is going to get you. If you have the protection offered by an effective radar detector, the risk does go down. The Escort Solo S2 more than delivers on that promise while offering cordless simplicity and a compact, user-friendly design. Because the Solo S2 can operate on battery power it's a cinch to move from car to car with it-- something frequent rental car users will appreciate. While there are some tradeoffs involved with using a cordless radar detector--namely, lower sensitivity and range than powered units--the Solo S2 has pulled off a near miracle in that these compromises are minimal. Design
Mounting the Solo S2 in our test vehicle was a no-brainer. A small suction cup bracket slides into the unit's release mechanism and easily attaches to the windshield with light pressure. The unit is housed in a sturdy plastic case that's low profile and compact, making it a discreet companion for those traveling in states that don't look to kindly upon the use of radar detectors. The rear of the unit is dominated by the receiver window and there's a rear-facing laser detector window designed to detect laser signals emanating from behind the vehicle.

The Solo S2 uses multiple low-noise laser sensors to provide long-range warning. With the exception of a large mute button on the top of the unit, the Solo S2's controls are all arranged on the front. The soft, tactile buttons provide a solid feel when pressed. The power and mode buttons are easy to press on the fly, but those with bigger fingers might find the volume and select buttons slightly difficult to use accurately. The front panel also contains a horizontal LCD display, which, during normal use, graphs the intensity of

• Convenient cordless design uses two AA batteries
• Provides extreme long-range warning on all radar bands including X, K, superwide Ka, and instant-on POP mode, along with 360-degree laser protection
• Brilliant high-resolution LCD with LED backlight
• Advanced EZ-Programming lets you customize up to 10 features
• Exclusive AutoSensitivity intelligently filters out annoying false alarms

Rating: (out of 48 reviews)

List Price: $ 339.99
Price: Too low to display

Escort 79-001059-01 Direct Wire Power Cord for Radar and Laser Detectors

Escort Direct Wire Power Cord for Radar and Laser Detectors. Installs within vehicle fuse panel for convenient use. Doesn't interfere with driving functions, unlike some cigarette lighter cords. Compatible with Passport 8500 X50, Solo S2, and Passport 7500S models

• Direct wire cord delivers power to Escort radar and laser detectors
• Installs within vehicle fuse panel for convenient use
• Doesn't interfere with driving functions, unlike some cigarette lighter cords
• Compatible with Passport 8500 X50, Solo S2, and Passport 7500S models
• Also fits earlier Passport 8500, 7500, and 6800 detectors

Rating: (out of 19 reviews)

List Price: $ 10.00
Price: $ 7.95

Escort 79-001059-01 Direct Wire Power Cord for Radar and Laser Detectors Reviews

Review by A. Nguyen:

Great product exactly what I needed. Got rid of the coiled plug and hardwired my beltronics v940 to the left of my rear view mirror. Keeps the radar out of sight and professional looking. The hardwire comes with plenty of length and has a inline fuse. Using a add a circuit from autozone I tapped into a 7.5 acc fuse and put a 2 amp fuse(just in case) in the other slot of the add a circuit fuse block.

Review by L. Jones:

The direct power cord has allowed me to keep an open socket on me cigarette adapter. When done, just push cord back into defroster dash area and you hardly notice the tip!

Buy Escort 79-001059-01 Direct Wire Power Cord for Radar and Laser Detectors now for only $ 7.95!

Escort Passport 9500i Radar and Laser Detector

Our latest invention, the all-new PASSPORT 9500i, has revolutionized the radar detector category again. Its blistering performance is derived from the "World's Best" PASSPORT 8500 X50, which means it delivers the best protection possible against all speed measuring devices. We added advanced GPS-powered intelligence, which makes the PASSPORT 9500i the best performing, quietest and most user-friendly radar detector ever designed. Additional features include: 360-degree radar and laser detection, Blistering All-Band Protection, Variable-Speed Radar Performance, GPS-Powered Truelock Filter, Mark Locations Features, Speed Alert, Crystal-Clear Voice Alerts, Intelligent Volume Control, User-Selectable Preferences, Mute, AutoMute & SmartMute, Completely immune to the VG-2 "detector-detector", and Comes Fully Equipped.With the new PASSPORT 9500i, Escort has revolutionized the radar detector category again. Its blistering performance is built upon the PASSPORT 9500i, which means it delivers the best protection possible against all speed measuring devices. Escort added advanced GPS-powered intelligence, which makes the PASSPORT 9500i on of the best performing, quietest and most user-friendly radar detector ever designed. A truly intelligent radar detector. Ultra-bright alphanumeric display with 280 LEDs. Four metering modes, including the new SpeedAlert mode. Includes Quick-Release Windshield Mount, Coiled SmartCord, and ESCORT Travel Case. Click to enlarge.

• Provides extreme long-range warning on all radar bands including X, K, superwide Ka, and instant-on POP mode, along with 360 degree laser protection
• Intelligent radar boasts new GPS-enabled features like TrueLock, AutoSensitivity, and Mark Location
• Ultra-bright red alphanumeric matrix display with 280 LEDs and four different modes, including new SpeedAlert mode
• Auto Volume feature adjusts alert volume according to ambient volume in vehicle
• Clear voice alerts, with feedback for preference settings

Rating: (out of 48 reviews)

List Price: $ 449.99
Price: Too low to display

Escort 57-000027 Visor Clip Mount for Radar and Laser Detectors

• Visor clip mount for radar and laser detectors
• Fits firmly on car's visor for easy access
• Not recommended for cars with dark-tinted bands on windshields
• Compatible with current Passport 8500 X50, Solo S2, and Passport 7500S models
• Holds earlier Passport 8500, 7500, 6800, 5000, 4600, 4500, and 4200 detectors, plus Solo RD-5110, Solo 5, and Solo 4 models

Rating: (out of 21 reviews)

List Price: $ 5.99
Price: $ 3.90

Escort 57-000027 Visor Clip Mount for Radar and Laser Detectors Reviews

Review by W. Price:

This device does exactly what it says it will do: mount your detector to the visor. And it works well for that purpose.

Escort advises that mounting the detector on the visor will reduce laser detection due to the tint on the windshield. However, I have a hard time with suction cups in the winter. This product lets me securely mount the detector until the windshield warms up enough to use the suction cups.

Review by Turd Ferguson:

I've used a 8500 with a visor clip on my 2004 suburban since new, and the detector works flawlessly up there. Couple this with a direct wire cord either to the fuse block or the powerport on the rear view mirror and you have a truly built in look. I laugh when I see people with the suction cups and wires going all over the place. What a mess !! 2 other reasons to use a clip:

1) my neighbor who is a police officer has told me that it REALLY irritates him when he pulls over a car and their "fuzzbuster" is in plain view stuck to the windshield. Any hopes of getting off with a warning thereby go down the drain.

2) thieves see a detector stuck to the windshield and SMASH, its stolen !!

Buy Escort 57-000027 Visor Clip Mount for Radar and Laser Detectors now for only $ 3.90!