Radar And Laser Detector Comparison

Whistler XTR-140 Laser/Radar Detector with Exclusive Twin-Alert Periscopes

Whistler XTR-140 Laser/Radar Detector with Exclusive Twin-Alert Periscopes

• Quiet Mode cancels audio during an alert and any new alert within 20 seconds
• 3 unique city modes and highway mode
• Patented VG-2 Cloaking Technology
• Both laser audio and visual alerts
• Exclusive Twin Alert Periscope

Rating: (out of 113 reviews)

List Price: $ 79.95
Price: $ 45.75

Cobra XRS 9545 Voice Alert 14 Band Radar/Laser Detector with POP Radar Gun Detection and DigiView Data Display

The Cobra XRS 9545 14 band radar/ laser detector with new DigiView data display technology, has the innovative Voice Alert function as well as a built in digital signal strength meter, city/ highway selector, automute, IntelliMute, dimmer, LaserEye 360 degree detection and KU Band Detection. This unit is VG-2 & Spectre 1 Undetectable and alerts you when these tracking devices are being used. Additionally, the XRS 9545 has Safety Alert, Strobe Alert and a memory function. This product is FCC Compliant.Amazon.com Product Description The XRS 9545 provides total protection and peace of mind with the Xtreme Range Superheterodyne technology, detecting all 14 radar/laser bands with reliable and proven performance. It comes with the DigiView Data Display, Voice Alert, and much more. Total protection and peace of mind. System Ready Prompt
Notifies the user that the radar detector has correctly completed a self-test and is ready. Spectre I Undetectable
Provides complete immunity to Spectre I radar detector-detectors. 14-Band Detection
Detects 7 radar, 6 laser and 1 safety signal. Radar signals include X Band, K Band, Ka Superwide, Ku Band, VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+. Laser signals include LTI 20-20, Ultra Lyte, ProLaser, ProLaser III, Stalker LIDAR and Speedlaser. Safety signal is Safety Alert Traffic Warning System. Spectre Alert I/IV+
Alerts user when they are under surveillance of Spectre I/IV+ radar detector-detectors. IntelliMute Pro
Relative speed sensing auto shutdown feature will render your detector undetectable by currently available radar detector-detectors. VG-2 Undetectable
Provides complete immunity to VG-2 radar detector-detectors. High Performance
High performance radar/laser detector with reliable, proven performance. DigiView Data Display
Provides easily recognizable digital text display. POP Mode Radar Gun Detection
Detects the latest POP Mode Radar Gun (Super-fast Instant-On Mode) UltraBright data display provides easy recognition of band

• 14-Band detection--detects 7 radar, 6 laser and 1 safety signal
• DigiView Data Display Provides easily recognizable digital text display
• Provides complete immunity to VG-2 and alerts for Spectre I/IV radar detector-detectors
• LaserEye provides 360-degree detection of laser signals
• One-year limited warranty

Rating: (out of 14 reviews)

List Price: $ 149.95
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Beltronics V940 Vector Radar/Laser Detector with Text Display and Voice Alerts (Black/Silver)

Amazon.com Product Description The Beltronics Vector 940 is the perfect accessory for the economical driver. When you think about how much just one speeding violation will cost you, an investment like this seems downright practical. The Vector 940 still has six times the range of imports, and covers you for all U.S. Radar and Laser Bands, all at an affordable price. The perfect radar accessory for the economical driver. Click to enlarge. Includes coiled power cable. Easily install with quick-release windshield mount. Superior Detection
The Vector 940 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, laser detection, patented Mute and AutoMute features, audible and visual band alerts, and all the performance you'd expect from Beltronics. Digital signal processing (DSP) technology and multiple laser sensors give you long-range performance, and greatly reduce the number of false alarms. On top of that, the Vector 940 is invisible to VG-2 radar detector detectors, keeping you one step ahead. It also features Highway/City sensitivity settings to tailor performance to your needs. Easy to Use
The rugged Vector 940 gives you control right at your fingertips. Patented Mute and AutoMute technology allows you to quickly silence alerts. Advanced programming lets you customize several features, and all controls are easily accessible on top of the device. Installation is also a snap: use the quick release Windshield QuickMount to attach it to your vehicle's windshield, and remove it in a snap. Don't want to leave it in your vehicle? No problem, because Beltronics includes a travel case to keep it secure while you're on foot. Ultra-Bright LED Display
Don't miss a visual alert with the 940's 280-LED alphanumeric display. Exclusive threat display tracks and displays multiple radar

• Full X, K, SuperWide Ka, Ku, and laser alert, plus Safety Warning System message display in an easy-to-use laser/radar detector
• Digital signal processing (DSP) technology and multiple laser sensors give you long-range performance, and greatly reduce the number of false alarms
• Ultra-bright 280-LED alphanumeric display
• Immune to VG-2 radar detector detection, so law enforcement cannot detect its use
• One-year limited warranty

Rating: (out of 77 reviews)

List Price: $ 169.99
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Beltronics V940 Vector Radar/Laser Detector with Text Display and Voice Alerts (Black/Silver) Reviews

Review by Kate Stokes:

I had used Escort radar detectors exclusively for 15 years and thought they were the best detectors for the price. Earlier this year, however, I used an Escort 8500 X50 for a lengthy driving trip and found it just barely adequate.

I had a 5K mile driving trip to take a few weeks ago so I took a chance on this unit. I'm so glad I did. What a great product! The performance of this unit BLOWS the Escort 8500 X50 out of the water. I mean blows it right out of the water. I got warnings with this unit WAY before I needed them, whereas I got them just in time with the 8500. Perhaps more importantly, I got virtually no false warnings with this unit whereas I got them ALL THE TIME with the Escort unit. The Escort unit had me braking every 3 miles for what turned out to be nothing almost every time. Again when it counted--when it was real police--the Escort only warned me a split second or two before I would have been nabbed.

I am so seriously impressed with the advance warning range of this unit, the incredibly low false warning ratio, and the bargain price of the unit. It delivers WAY more than the Escort 8500 X50 for half the price! It is one of the most cleat cut comparisons I have ever experienced; no fine line here. I am surprised that Escort gets away with delivering such mediocre results for your detector buying dollar.

I found out about this unit by conducting extensive internet research and I'm happy to say the tests found on the internet were accurate. The only way to step up to a higher level of performance will be to buy the Valentine unit for 4-5 times the price of this unit. If you are like me then you can't afford the Valentine so you are looking for other options. I respectfully argue that this is the best value (performance for price ratio) in all non-Valentine units.

Review by Todd A. Schulman:

First: the Amazon picture of the V940 is not correct. The unit that I received looks identical to the V955. This is why I'm reviewing so quickly.

Second: I thought that the mounting bracket was so small that a mistake had been made. But the mounting method is very clever, adjustable and easy to perform. It can be mounted in even a sweeping windshield. The suction cups have exceptional grip to them. Well done.

Third: Round trip on the LIE and zero false alarms.

Forth: The instructions recommend using in the highway mode, which I did. Therefore why would any of the more expensive and expansive Bels be necessary.

Fifth: The only negative so far. The top of the unit is gray. Black would have been preferable and less reflective. I found some cross-stitch material at Michael's, traced an outline of the gray area, cut out 5 holes, glued it onto the Bel, and now I have no more complaints.

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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
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Escort Passport 9500ix Radar/Laser Detector (Black) Reviews

Review by "Big P":

WHICH ONE IS BETTER? READ AND FIND OUT. I bought both the Escort 9500ix and Beltronics GX65 for a week long, on dash, real world comparison. They both are sold by the same company and they offer a 30 day, money back guarantee. I figured, what the heck.....I'll try them out, side by side. These units were both mounted at the same level on the window of my truck.

I read all the reviews I could get my hands on and narrowed it down to these two radar detectors. The Escort 9500ix and Beltronics GX65 models are touted as the most sensitive window mounted units available with the new "GPS" advantage.

DISPLAY- Both units have the option of dim, medium, bright, dark and auto mode. The Escort 9500ix has blue lights. The background of this unit is black, but glows blue around the numbers, to a point of skewing the display a little bit. At night, it is easier to read. The Beltronics GX65 has red lights with a pure black background. The GX65 display is crystal clear, day or night. Advantage Beltronics GX65. Importance - Moderate.

POWER CORD- While sitting behind the wheel, the Escort 9500ix cord plugs in on the left hand side of the detector unit. The Beltronics GX65 cord plugs in on the right hand side. Depending upon the set up of your vehicle, SPECIFICALLY THE LOCATION OF YOUR POWER SUPPLY, this could make a big difference. Both of the detectors have a dark display mode, where the display goes completely black (for night use, so other drivers can't see your detector). While using dark mode, the only thing that lights up is the very end of the power cord, where it plugs into the power supply. The unit still makes sound, but only you will be able to see the light at the power supply. Very ingenious idea! Advantage to neither. It depends upon the location of you power supply. Importance - Moderate

SIZE and BUTTONS - Both units of virtually the same size, however, I personally prefer the shape and button layout of the Beltronics GX65. Importance - Low

WINDOW MOUNT - Both the 9500ix and GX65 use the same exact window mounts. For an expensive 0 dollar radar detector, I feel that the mounts are very cheesy. My old mount on my Whistler was superior to this window mount. Both of these units tap the window when driving. This is due to the design of the mount. The mother company needs to improve this window mount in my opinion. Importance - Moderate

GPS "LOCKOUT" CAPABILITY - Both units have the ability to "Lockout" any false signal. When you know the detector is sensing a false signal, all you need to do is tap a button three times and it will permanently lock out the false signal. This is an absolutely fantastic feature. Both detectors also have the ability to warn you of red light cameras, photo cameras and speed traps. This is also a nice advancement. You can manually set the detector to warn you of any known speed trap in your area. Nice feature! The only GPS negative is when you're driving down the interstate and you drive over an intersection with a red light camera. The detector will sound, even though your not going through the light. This is the only negative I've found regarding the GPS system. Importance - VERY HIGH

AUTO LEARN - This feature is only on the 9500ix. You drive a false signal 3 times and the 9500ix will automatically lock out the signal permanently. For any proactive person (most people who purchase a radar detector!), this feature is not that important. The moment I drive by any false signal, I lock it out immediately. Why would I wait to drive by it 3 times? It only takes three taps of a button. On the other hand, for someone who is electronically challenged, this feature might be a lifesaver. With this feature, theoretically, after a few weeks of driving, you should be able to drive around your home area, never touch your detector and all false signals will be locked out. Therefore, no more false alarms, Police warnings only! Advantage: Escort 9500ix. Importance - Moderate

SENSITIVITY - This area is the most important of all. The reviews and tests I've read online, showed the 9500ix as being slightly more sensitive to Ka, K band and laser. It's only a few hundred feet, but that could be the difference between a speeding ticket or not.

These results are not scientific, but in every situation I encountered, the 9500ix picked up true police radar a second to a few seconds quicker the the GX65. This is really the main reason I decided to keep the Escort Passport 9500ix. In my opinion (and the scientific results back it up), the sensitivity of the 9500ix is superior to the GX65. Advantage: Escort Passport 9500ix. Importance - CRUCIAL.

THE WINNER, and better detector where it matters most is.................. the ESCORT PASSPORT 9500ix. I shipped the Beltronics GX65 back for a full refund.

Review by James:

I recently purchased a Passport 9500ix and can honestly say it is by far the best detector I've ever owned. As a previous owner of several other brands including Cobra, Whistler and a V1, this one is light years ahead.

From the moment I mounted it in my car, (which was super easy with their mount) I knew this one was different. I proceeded to mount it on the glass and started driving it without even looking at the owner's manual. As I began to drive, I was alerted to several door openers that my other detectors didn't even see, which to me indicated that it was far more sensitive. On my way back home, along the same route, I was alerted once again to these same door openers. At this point I began to remember why I quit driving with a detector many years ago....false alarms! Now that I had a more sensitive detector, I was wondering if I could stand to hear all of this noise everyday.

The next day I went to work, (close to the same route as picking up my kids) and I was pleasantly surprised when I passed these same spots again. The 9500ix beeped once and displayed the word "stored". Not reading the owner's manual, I had no idea what this meant. When I arrived at work I grabbed the owner's manual and read it at lunch. To my surprise it meant that the 9500ix had locked out these locations, knowing they were false alarms. How cool is that? Now that they were locked out, I couldn't wait to drive by again and see what it would do. On my way home, sure enough no alerts. Only a small indicator in the upper right side of the display rotated, indicating it saw these false alarms but no audio alert was given.

The following day I was in route home from work enjoying my new detector when it began to register a Ka band radar alert. I'm not completely sure what the difference is between all of the radar bands, but I began to take notice and checked my speed. I drove almost a mile wondering if this was a false alarm. Sure enough, as I turned the corner, there was one of our local police officers sitting along the side of the road. I had sniffed out my first alert, and in plenty of time to check my speed.

As someone who has used several other brands and grew accustomed to false alarms, let me assure you this one is different. Better sensitivity without the constant beeping. I'm not sure why it took me so long to try a Passport, but I will say that I will not be driving without one ever again.

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Cobra XRS 9345 14-Band Radar/Laser Detector with POP-Mode Radar Gun Detection and VG-2/Spectre Alert I Surveillance Immunity

Amazon.com Product Description The XRS 9345 provides total protection and peace of mind with the Xtreme Range Superheterodyne technology, detecting all 14 radar/laser bands with reliable and proven performance. It comes with the UltraBright Data Display, LaserEye 360 degree detection and much more. Total protection and peace of mind. Spectre I Undetectable
Provides complete immunity to Spectre I radar detector-detectors. 14-Band Detection
Detects 7 radar, 6 laser and 1 safety signal. Radar signals include X Band, K Band, Ka Superwide, Ku Band, VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+. Laser signals include LTI 20-20, Ultra Lyte, ProLaser, ProLaser III, Stalker LIDAR and Speedlaser. Safety signal is Safety Alert Traffic Warning System. Spectre Alert I/IV+
Alerts user when they are under surveillance of Spectre I/IV+ radar detector-detectors. IntelliMute Pro
Relative speed sensing auto shutdown feature will render your detector undetectable by currently available radar detector-detectors. VG-2 Undetectable
Provides complete immunity to VG-2 radar detector-detectors. High Performance
High performance radar/laser detector with reliable, proven performance. UltraBright Data Display
Provides easy recognition of band detected by use of band identification icons. POP Mode Radar Gun Detection
Detects the latest POP Mode Radar Gun (Super-fast Instant-On Mode) UltraBright data display provides easy recognition of band detected by use of band identification icons. View controls, indicators and connections. Click to enlarge. Ku Band Detection
Detects Ku Band Radar Gun currently being used in Europe. Be prepared for future introduction in the U.S. LaserEye
Provides 360-degree detection of laser signals. VG-2 Alert
Alerts the user when they are under surveillance of VG-2 radar detector-detectors. Safety Alert
Warns drivers of the presence and/or approaching emergency vehicles, railroad crossing, and road hazard locations equipped with Cobra's exclusive Safety Alert transmitters. Auto

• 14-Band detection--detects 7 radar, 6 laser and 1 safety signal
• UltraBright data display provides easy recognition of band detected by use of band identification icons
• Provides complete immunity to VG-2 and alerts for Spectre I/IV radar detector-detectors
• LaserEye provides 360-degree detection of laser signals
• One-year limited warranty

Rating: (out of 27 reviews)

List Price: $ 79.49
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Cobra ESD7100 9 Band Radar/Laser Detector

9 Band Radar/Laser DetectorThe ESD 7100 is an affordable radar/laser detector with reliable and proven performance. This 9-band unit detects all radar frequencies and laser signals currently used in United States and Canada. It comes with the UltraBright Data Display and much more. An affordable 9-band detector with proven performance. Band identification icons let you know which band is detected. Includes suction bracket for easy windshield mounting. Nine-Band Protection
The ESD 7100 provides detection and separate alerts for radar signals (X, K and Ka bands, with signal strength indicated), laser, VG-2, and detector-detector signals. LaserEye Technology
Cobra's LaserEye provides 360-degree detection of laser signals. VG-2 Undetectable
Provides complete immunity to VG-2 radar detector-detectors, making your device "invisible" but still alerting you to their use. Instant-On Ready
Detects radar guns with "instant-on" (very fast) speed monitoring capabilities, thanks to ultra-sensitive K-band detection. Tone Alerts
A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected (including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K and Ka bandradar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source. The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about the signal detected. UltraBright Data Display
Provides easy recognition of band detected by use of

• 360-degree detection of laser signals, detection of all radar signals, and immunity to to VG-2 radar surveillance detectors
• Ultra bright data display provides easy recognition of band detected
• City/Highway Selector for reduced falsing in densely populated urban areas
• Adjustable volume and Manual or AutoMute settings for alert tones
• One-year limited warranty

Rating: (out of 19 reviews)

List Price: $ 59.95
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Beltronics V995 Vector Radar and Laser Detector (Black/Silver)

Amazon.com Review POP radar, Ka band, Laser. The list of funny-sounding technologies designed to nab speeders keeps growing. Fortunately, Beltronics has produced an effective, compact, and user-friendly radar detector. It's made for folks who don't want to fuss with the details, but who do want first-class protection from high-tech speed traps. By offering K-, X-, Ka-, and even Ku-band protection--plus protection from POP and laser detection--the Vector 995 covers all the bases. While testing revealed some limited problems with false alarms, this minor quibble was not enough to keep us from placing the 995 in the top tier of radar detectors, right up there with the standard-setting Escort Passport 8500 X50.

Click the image to get a closer look at the Vector 995's features. Design
While it's appropriate to make comparisons with the Escort 8500 X50, it's especially relevant here, as Escort and Beltronics, the maker of the Vector 995, recently merged all of their manufacturing and design. Apparently, many of the internal components and technology in the 995 are essentially the same as those found in the 8500, and as you'll see, our testing bears that out. Mounting the 995 in a vehicle couldn't be easier. 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--in fact, it's a good deal sleeker and smaller than the box-shaped 8500. The rear of the unit is dominated by a receiver window. There's also an additional laser detector window that faces the passenger compartment, which is designed to detect laser signals emanating from behind the vehicle. Another great attribute of the 995 is its easy control layout. Four buttons on the top of the unit

• Includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, Ku, and Safety Warning System radar capability as well as front and rear laser detection
• Varactor-tuned receiver provides long-range protection against all radar threats
• New AutoScan mode intelligently reduces unwanted false alarms
• Ultra-bright text-display provides easy to read information from any angle
• Immune to VG-2 radar detector detection, so law enforcement cannot detect its use

Rating: (out of 54 reviews)

List Price: $ 299.99
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Cobra XRS 9960G Voice Alert 15-Band Radar/Laser Detector with 1.5-Inch Full-Color Display, GPS Locator, and Red Light/Speed Features

15 BAND RADAR RED LIGHT ACCSSPEED DET COLOR DISPLAYThe XRS 9960G provides total protection and peace of mind with Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology, detecting all 15 radar/laser bands with its super-fast lock-on detection circuitry. The unit provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest of POP mode radar guns. It comes with a GPS Locator and Lifetime Subscription to AURA Database to alert you to verified Speed and Red Light Camera locations, dangerous intersections, and reported Speed Trap locations for entire United States and Canada. Other features include Cobra exclusive full-color ExtremeBright DataGrafix II Display, an 8-point electronic compass, Voice Alert, car battery voltage display/low car battery warning and much more. Total protection and peace of mind with Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology. System Ready Prompt
Notifies the user that the radar detector has correctly completed a self-test and is ready. Spectre I Undetectable
Provides complete immunity to Spectre I radar detector-detectors. Car Battery Voltage Display/Low Car Battery Warning
Provides approximate voltage of your car's battery and also alerts user whenever car battery voltage falls below 11.9 volts. IntelliView
Picture-in-picture shows radar/laser alerts simultaneously with GPS locator based alerts. 15-Band Detection
Detects 7 radar, 6 laser and 2 safety signals. Radar signals include X Band, K Band, Ka Superwide, Ku Band, VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+. Laser signals include LTI 20-20, Ultra Lyte, ProLaser, ProLaser III, Stalker LIDAR and Speedlaser. Safety signals include Safety Alert and Strobe Alert. Spectre Alert I/IV+
Alerts user when they are under surveillance of Spectre I/IV+ radar detector-detectors. Frequency Display Mode
Super-fast CPU determines the frequency of the Ka radar and laser gun frequencies in nano seconds. IntelliMute Pro
Relative speed sensing auto shutdown feature

• 1.5-inch full-color ExtremeBright DataGrafix II display provides enhanced data display in easy-to-read vivid colors
• GPS Locator and Lifetime Subscription to AURA Database alert you to verified Speed and Red Light Camera locations
• Detects all 15 radar/laser bands with super-fast lock-on detection circuitry; provides complete immunity to VG-2
• 8-point electronic compass, Voice Alert, car battery voltage display/low car battery warning and much more
• One-year limited warranty
• NOTE: The product is a Cobra XRS 9960G (composed of the XRS 9955, RDA GPSL55 GPS locator, and a Lifetime Subscription to AURA Database); however, the Cobra XRS itself is labeled as a 9955 because that is the model contained within the 9960G bundle

Rating: (out of 51 reviews)

List Price: $ 389.95
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