Best (and Worst) Radar Detectors for 2024

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Vortex Radar

Vortex Radar

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@MAGA-Brad
@MAGA-Brad 11 ай бұрын
Its because of you, i bought the R8 as soon as thry enabled BT. It has saved me from many of the road side pirates
@RacerNerd
@RacerNerd 11 ай бұрын
Your reviews and information are the best out there. Thank you for taking the time to inform us of our options, it is appreciated. I wish you sunny skies and clear roads.
@ZIGZAGBureauofInvestigation
@ZIGZAGBureauofInvestigation 11 ай бұрын
My 17 yr old * Escort passport 8500 x50 radar detector Still - ROCKs
@ZIGZAGBureauofInvestigation
@ZIGZAGBureauofInvestigation 11 ай бұрын
fyi just today [400mile trip] it SAVED Me times 6 , from the LAW warning me [check my speed/slow down] at long distance ranges in miles before running past Local State Patrols in Colorado.
@EscapeVelo
@EscapeVelo 11 ай бұрын
Im rocking the Uniden R4 and my brother rocks the Escort Max 3. The Radenso DS1 is a good option against these units as well.
@michaelmaloy7849
@michaelmaloy7849 11 ай бұрын
Uniden dfr7 has saved my bacon many times. I leave it on highway, have k band set to narrow and set my speed to 30mph so I get no false alerts below that.
@robgoffroad
@robgoffroad 11 ай бұрын
Great video! I've had a V1 Gen1 since the early days, last upgraded in 2016. In fact, that upgrade made the thing so it had near-constant false alarms. It was so bad that I wrote an angry letter to Valentine about it... and the response I got was... disappointing. The employee (who didn't include their name of course) actually ripped me a new one for daring to send them an angry letter and would be happy to help IF I "changed my attitude." As a result I've never had anything to do with Valentine since, and never will again. That being said, after seeing this video, I think I'll be getting a Uniden R8. Way more features than the Valentine and better looking that than super-cheese new plasticky POS case of the Gen2 (clearly a cost-cutting design).
@chltmdwp
@chltmdwp 10 ай бұрын
Being angry won't solve anything.
@IamFreeRu
@IamFreeRu 10 ай бұрын
I’m so happy I got the R8 instead of a Valentine. The R8 screen is so nice! And the performance is excellent. So happy!
@meme2780
@meme2780 2 ай бұрын
Really does not matter since Escort owns all 3 of them.
@faceOFone
@faceOFone 11 ай бұрын
For a month or so I’ve been running the V1G2 with V1 Connection… I set the V1 to no k filter (none) & all bogies, then I set V1 Connection to silence the V1G2 completely, with a 2 bar threshold and with low speed muting on at 30mph. What I’ve noticed is that my k band alert distance has greatly improved! LEOs in my area run k very heavily. The low speed muting works like a charm as well… bsm might give a chirp every once in a while as I’m driving. Then when at lights surrounded by k… my low speed muting at 30mph just shuts it all off. I also run a concealed display off to the side, with my v1 running in dark mode… but when “alerts” come through v1 connection is set to flash the v1 so it grabs my attention. Like I said, I’ve noticed my k band distance greatly improved… and if I want to know what’s going on around me I can see my phone and my concealed display. Only thing I worry about is I/O that I may miss because of it possibly being weak and my v1 not chirping. I’d see it on my phone and concealed display if I was looking….
@faceOFone
@faceOFone 11 ай бұрын
It makes me wonder what the R8 is capable of, since you ran the R8 with k filter on vs the V1G2 with its k filers off and the R8 still beat the V1 on k band. Like I said, I’m impressed with the detection of k band now… before, most times the LEO would be damn near on top of me with k filters on and in logic mode… now there is distance!! But, it may come at a cost with no I/O chirp if it’s under 2 bars.
@G17-911
@G17-911 11 ай бұрын
For those of you that are Sams Club members, the Uniden R4 is there for $290.00
@wangermazi
@wangermazi 11 ай бұрын
Sadly all sold out 😢
@G17-911
@G17-911 11 ай бұрын
@@wangermazi Check your local store, mine still has them. Good luck.
@g.fortin3228
@g.fortin3228 11 ай бұрын
Awesome wrapup.. been enjoying V1G2 + jbv1 in NH ! Thanks for all your testing and advice.
@diccram
@diccram 11 ай бұрын
Another awesome review throughout all the radars detectors for this year. Keep up the great work!
@samuelridesbikes2361
@samuelridesbikes2361 11 ай бұрын
Interesting question… When was the last time you drove a car with no counter measures?
@RbNetEngr
@RbNetEngr 11 ай бұрын
Most days I drive with no counter measures.
@bravohjb4099
@bravohjb4099 11 ай бұрын
Hmmm many years... I bring a dash cam, RD and jammers when I have a rental car. And any car I drive regularly is outfitted fully.
@aberkae
@aberkae 11 ай бұрын
Does waze count? Even Google maps started alerting about speed traps.
@raytharude7670
@raytharude7670 10 ай бұрын
Not interesting
@alexnutcasio936
@alexnutcasio936 10 ай бұрын
@@bravohjb4099jammers on a rental car? Doubtful.
@brianh3964
@brianh3964 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the continious great reviews Vortex Radar! Ended up purchasing my R8 based off your reviews. I tried the Ecort 360c and it was way to sluggish even after following your guide on how to set it up and segmenting the KA bands. The R8 while nosier gives me about the range and confidence I am looking for and during the holidays the price is signicantly cheaper than the 360c. Also if you're a Tesla owner Sticker Fab makes an RJ11 cable to USB-C. I didn't want to hardwire mine because it's already got a dashcam going to the 12v. The AC plug that comes with either detector works but its an ugly setup. I have my detector mounted to the back of the display via a cell phone mount and a thick magnet from Scosche for a clean setup.
@sezwo5774
@sezwo5774 11 ай бұрын
Great review and valuable advice for the lower end detectors. I get by with a Beltronics RX-65 in Northern California. I drive on flat terrain, I-80 Auburn- Sacramento - San Francisco. I have K-band completely blocked out as there's no need for it (Ka band is used exclusevily by Calif.Highway Patrol- not counting laser). Since false alarms are only on K-band the old Rx-65 is still a decent performer for this specific state and use case. But, I have to admit cops use mainly Laser detection nowadays on I-80 in CA.
@Put_U_Smooth
@Put_U_Smooth 8 ай бұрын
Where can or what website can you come across this type of information ?
@sezwo5774
@sezwo5774 8 ай бұрын
@@Put_U_Smooth In one of his videos Vortex mentions best radar detectors for each state according to typical police band use. California Highway Patrol is known to use exclusively Ka band. I know from personal 26 years of experience, frequently travelling between Reno and San Francisco, ...and always with a radar detector (!) that on I-80 from San Francisco up to the Nevada border, CHP uses Ka band exclusively. They also use laser very often. In Nevada, Nevada Highway Patrol uses both K and Ka band, also Laser at times. I don't know if there exists a website that you could reference for info on your location.
@Fisheee123
@Fisheee123 11 ай бұрын
I picked up a used R3 on ebay last week for a heck of a deal. $130!! It works awesome, and is way better than my old escort passport 5000 (only got it because some old guy sold it to me for $15 on FB marketplace, so not really a good radar detector at all lol)
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 11 ай бұрын
Congrats! That’s an awesome deal. I agree that a $130 R3 is way better than a $15 Passport 5000, lol. How was it running an ancient detector nowadays?
@Fisheee123
@Fisheee123 10 ай бұрын
@@VortexRadar Pretty much useless😂, got so many false alerts. I mainly used it alongside Highway Radar on my phone, so I could more accurate guesses as to where cops were running radar. It did save me once near the Philly airport this summer, when cops were running radar from a bridge, so that's a good thing
@5kdaking334
@5kdaking334 9 ай бұрын
@@Fisheee123ay look I’m in your area. Any recommendations on what I should look for. As you prolly know we can go from open highways to tight roads real quick. Just got my license and a car so I would prefer something on the cheaper end if possible.
@rcamou89
@rcamou89 11 ай бұрын
I've had my MaxCam 360 since launch and while it did have a rough start with that awful app, the hardware has proven itself worthy of the price point - specifically the radar detector portion.
@Kmoxyy
@Kmoxyy 11 ай бұрын
I can attest to that so far, I bought mine at the beginning of this year, and it's been working pretty good in my neck of the woods.
@robskully3539
@robskully3539 11 ай бұрын
i bought the Redline 360c and love it. It blew my mind when this past Summer driving up rt.93 in NH it went off and at first I did not know how I was getting tagged. I finally realized it was from an airplane ! I saw the icon lite up but didn’t understand what it meant … lol … As for distance… OMG …. It has saved my butt many times. I got it because after buying a 2019 C7 GS Vette I fine myself into the triple digits every time we go for a cruise 😂
@LawrenceMarkFearon
@LawrenceMarkFearon 11 ай бұрын
Excellent review.
@eddieryan63
@eddieryan63 11 ай бұрын
Rocking uniden r3 still!!! Maybe steping up to a r4 soon
@garyglenn3654
@garyglenn3654 11 ай бұрын
Excellent info. Thanks for ALL your time and effort.
@RichardsWorld
@RichardsWorld 11 ай бұрын
I'm not going to buy another radar detector until ther Radenso Theia come out😀
@securenc1
@securenc1 11 ай бұрын
Another great review 👏 👏👏
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 11 ай бұрын
Thank you! It took a lot of work to get all the shots of each detector for this, lol.
@HansRoemer-n8x
@HansRoemer-n8x 11 ай бұрын
You are very good at what you do. Thank-you for your very broad knowledge base. Let's see what"s out there for 2024 coming up.
@rickvestuto
@rickvestuto 2 ай бұрын
I still love my Radenso DS1 it has caught all and get me out of many could have been tickets
@brentsilva6406
@brentsilva6406 11 ай бұрын
Great video, any chance you can give a best bang for the buck recommendation for Wyoming and Montana driving?
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 11 ай бұрын
Thanks! I’m not sure there’s anything that unique for WY or MT in terms of radar detectors so I’d say R3 or R4.
@brentsilva6406
@brentsilva6406 11 ай бұрын
@@VortexRadar Ok, I was thinking R4 originally because I think for the price difference between the R3 and R4 it would make more sense to grab the R4 on sale. My only hesitation is arrows. But I feel the price jump to get arrows in most brands compared to the R4 price it is not a very good value to move up just for arrows. Would you agree? Escort Max 360/360c mkII might be the closest things.
@ou812scallop
@ou812scallop 11 ай бұрын
Great job Thanks and Merry Christmas 🎄
@g.k.1669
@g.k.1669 11 ай бұрын
The idea of a radar detector updating by automatically connecting with the home wifi is awesome.
@Jsunsetsky87
@Jsunsetsky87 10 ай бұрын
I’ve had the Uniden DFR7 for years. Bought it when it was nearly like $300. Unfortunately the sound just stopped working, so I am looking for a new one. I enjoyed the uniden and enjoyed the mute memory feature. Not sure if I want to go with the same one or a different one, ughhh…
@craigsmithx
@craigsmithx 10 ай бұрын
Outstanding info & presentation, wow!
@2gnospam
@2gnospam 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the update!
@ocsrc
@ocsrc 10 ай бұрын
I moved out of NY State and I really can't believe how much NY State uses speeding and traffic tickets to fund all their cities and towns. It is EXTREMELY common to find 4 different police agencies in any given area. In just 1200 feet I had 9 police cars shooting radar I just can't believe they are this bad Where I moved it actually is illegal for Police to use radar It feels like North Korea when I go into NY State Literally they are sitting on the borders It is awful 😞😞😢😢😢
@BenzDetecting
@BenzDetecting 11 ай бұрын
That's a lot of money on that table.
@carspear
@carspear 11 ай бұрын
Nice video, i have a redline ci as you are aware, and it is Magnificent!!!
@justinr9245
@justinr9245 11 ай бұрын
Very excited, thank you!
@BryantAvant
@BryantAvant 11 ай бұрын
It’s too bad Radenso sold out and didn’t complete Theia.
@jarstad
@jarstad 11 ай бұрын
I had a redline 360 that I had for a while and ended up selling in anticipation of the Theia "hype". 2.5 years later... lol
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 11 ай бұрын
Oof lol
@ksavage681
@ksavage681 11 ай бұрын
Gonna have to disagree on the Uniden DFR1. I have had this for over a year now, no problem with false alerts in city. Less than most, actually.
@mramosmix
@mramosmix 11 ай бұрын
Can't believe theia didn't make the cut.....😅
@aerricalanis4481
@aerricalanis4481 8 ай бұрын
I really want the combo of dash cam and radar detector. Would you recommend either a R7 or R8 with the add on M2 cam or the escort max cam 360c?
@TWSmith42
@TWSmith42 11 ай бұрын
Great review. Brutal review. You ever worry about legal action from such folks as K40 and Rocky Mountain Radar?
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 11 ай бұрын
K40 has gone after reviewers like in the past so it is possible, but the law is pretty clear that reviewers are allowed to say both good and bad things. That’s what reviews are all about. There are even anti-SLAPP laws to protect reviewers from lawsuits designed to silence them after sharing critical reviews. That said, there are things like libel and slander and so I ensure that my opinions are backed by verifiable test data. Ultimately I always aim to be both up front and fair with my reviews. IMO if they want a better review, they should build a better designed product.
@Lukksia
@Lukksia 9 ай бұрын
it would be so cool if waze added blutooth radar detector support
@jeffreymuys7096
@jeffreymuys7096 4 ай бұрын
Great videos , keep it up. Question do any of the newer units pickup airplanes?? I’ve been in Wisconsin and there is a lot of planes shooting radar. Thanks.
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 4 ай бұрын
They use cameras and chase cars, not radar. It’s more like Vascar. There’s ADSB tools and apps like JBV1/Highway Radar that are helpful for this. I have a video on Highway Radar detecting an aircraft if you wanna see.
@ireckon7351
@ireckon7351 11 ай бұрын
Still loving my R8, it has saved me more than enough to pay for itself. However, I did get popped with instant on recently… gotta watch out for that. I’ve been seeing it way more lately.
@TorpedoHeat
@TorpedoHeat 11 ай бұрын
The Batman detectors do not have an optical sensor to pick up laser. Those radar detectors with the Batman logo are worthless. Take one apart and you will see
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 11 ай бұрын
haha I did that in my full review
@ssoffshore5111
@ssoffshore5111 11 ай бұрын
It's crazy RD's have gotten to be $800 now. And yet Waze is still free and the best defense IMO. The best bang for the buck is a very good mid-level detector and Waze...
@guiltz_-619
@guiltz_-619 9 ай бұрын
Is your opinion what is the best but the most compact size.
@markolson621
@markolson621 10 ай бұрын
I loved your review - thx. So I've been using a Rodenso for the past few years. Recently got a ticket on I-10 in LA from a local policeman sitting off the interstate - my detector never went off...very odd. Cost me in excess of $300. Beside the fact that it failed me in that instance, I also did not like the fact that I had to reach up to the detector to silence it when it was going off. I use to have a detector that I could silence at the dash plug. Do any of your top choices allow for an easier way to silence the box? Thx a million.
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 10 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about the ticket. Sounds like he might have been using laser and if so, no radar detector can reliably help. You’ll need laser jammers (or at least Waze) to help with that. As for the remote mute button, yeah all the modern recommended options offer that. :)
@mickeyhartsell6096
@mickeyhartsell6096 11 ай бұрын
Seems the best radar detector on the planet is the Uniden R4, but the prettiest I think goes to the V1G2. My old passport X50 use to be the best in the world but my buddies Uniden R3 smokes it in every category, just sayin, makes me realize how much technology has improved over the last 15 years 😢
@SteveRother-k7i
@SteveRother-k7i 11 ай бұрын
I grabbed a Redline 360c with the black friday specials and when the sent it out I got one with a serial # starting with 1K instead of AA for the new version. I called them about it and am wondering if I should have it exchanged for the newest version?
@geraldf4193
@geraldf4193 11 ай бұрын
wemt by a state trooper shooting lazer and the R4 never went off .....that sucks '
@CornerOfTheOval
@CornerOfTheOval 9 ай бұрын
You HAVE to be in my neighborhood because all of these shots come from roads surrounding me
@westhigh1976
@westhigh1976 7 ай бұрын
One thing that should be mentioned...K-40 has phenomenal false signal rejection while still maintaining above average radar detection...
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 7 ай бұрын
Yeah no… Sorry, but their products are awful compared to the competition and consistently turn in bottom of the barrel results. Feel free to check out my previous tests and reviews. There’s a reason their detectors and jammers never show up on my recommended lists.
@saltysteel3996
@saltysteel3996 11 ай бұрын
At this point I have accepted that Theia is dead and gone. I'm not waiting for it anymore.
@davidncw4613
@davidncw4613 10 ай бұрын
TY!
@richardrobertson1331
@richardrobertson1331 11 ай бұрын
Most important feature for me, by far, is 'Does it tell the police that my car has a radar detector?' I was on a major highway, doing five to seven mph over the speed limit along with 5 or 6 other cars around me. The officer selected my car to pull over. I told him my understanding was detectors were legal in PA. He said they are legal, but if you have one, they assume it is to avoid detection and you usually exceed the speed limit. I didn't tell him I usually exceed the speed limit because I always exceed the speed limit, except in school zones. He said it's an easy ticket: $100, no points and doesn't show up on my driving record. To me, that means they are illegal since I would not have been stopped and ticketed if I did not have a detector.
@juicebox22a
@juicebox22a 11 ай бұрын
Where in PA did this happen... was it even in PA...? Radar detectors are only prohibited in commercial vehicles in PA. The PA state constitution is pretty specific on the police use of radar. The use of a RDD on a non commercial vehicle in PA as a pretext for a traffic stop is not permitted. 5-7 over the posted limit in PA is not enough for a traffic stop, in most cases. I'd really like to know where in PA you had this interaction and was it local or state police?
@richardrobertson1331
@richardrobertson1331 11 ай бұрын
@@juicebox22aIt was a PA State police officer, very matter-of-fact attitude. I was in the process of moving out of state, so I didn't want to try to fight it. It was in central PA, near Lewisburg. Shortly thereafter I was stopped by an Oregon State police officer on a two lane highway. I was going the speed limit. He said I need to keep up with the flow of traffic, I was a "hindrance to the traffic flow". Everyone was doing about 5+ mph over the speed limit and passing me when it was safe. That point I fully understood. I had no radar detector at the time. He did not issue a citation, just a caution that I should not be doing a lot of lane changes while slightly exceeding the speed limit. That's how I currently drive. I'm 78.
@aarondyess9463
@aarondyess9463 6 ай бұрын
My uniden R8 is already having issues, and it’s like a month old 🙃
@johnwarren2420
@johnwarren2420 11 ай бұрын
I wonder what unit would be best for Indiana the highend units seam like over kill as we do not have things like photo radar. I would like a unit that doesn't have a lot of false alerts. I have a basic unit over ten years old a newer unit that is not high priced would be best almost never go out of state, if I do it just over the border to KY, OH, IL any advise to a good price unit ???
@bigmike3639
@bigmike3639 11 ай бұрын
I would watch his video reviews. He does a pretty good job highlighting pros and cons. I do believe the toll roads in Indiana have cameras or overhead radar.
@3prefan
@3prefan 11 ай бұрын
What power cord do you use to switch from the cigarette lighter to usb?
@swatdoggy
@swatdoggy 2 ай бұрын
I have an r3 and r7 in each of my cars they're great
@gageb556
@gageb556 2 ай бұрын
What’s the biggest distance you’ve gotten on your r7? (60 mph for 1 minute is a mile) Just got one
@swatdoggy
@swatdoggy 2 ай бұрын
@@gageb556 I don't know UT it has exceptional range
@swatdoggy
@swatdoggy 2 ай бұрын
@@gageb556 I can ride at 77 to 88 for like a min and get a low hit that gradually increases and then boom I see a trooper
@swatdoggy
@swatdoggy 2 ай бұрын
I'd say they got like a 2 mile detection range under ideal conditions
@oscaraviles1891
@oscaraviles1891 11 ай бұрын
Still have the r7 love it safe me for a ticket a lot
@Pallidus_Rider
@Pallidus_Rider 11 ай бұрын
Would be nice to see which works best with iPhone or Android (I have an Android head unit 🤫)
@visiblegiraffe812
@visiblegiraffe812 11 ай бұрын
I can't decide between the redline 360c and Uniden r8. Im in Southern California, and had a Uniden r3 which I loved but I'd like something with arrows and more range. Any reason to pick one over the other? From watching your video I took from it that the better option would be the redline.
@ahmedomer8282
@ahmedomer8282 9 ай бұрын
Which one did you decide to go with?
@visiblegiraffe812
@visiblegiraffe812 9 ай бұрын
@@ahmedomer8282 Believe it or not I haven't yet. I want to be sure about my purchase, get a good amount of years out of it and not deal with any returning or swapping out. I'm leaning towards an escort360c mkii for the range, arrows, and bsm filtering.
@farmeunit
@farmeunit 11 ай бұрын
I got a vent mounted phone mount and now I get continuous falsa alerts. Which is the best option to stop that?
@brad3201
@brad3201 11 ай бұрын
Ah so Uniden R8 still the best, got it
@hjc0706
@hjc0706 11 ай бұрын
still waiting on that Theia
@ZX7mcm
@ZX7mcm 11 ай бұрын
PLEASE Please let us know why they still use landline phone jacks for power
@saltysteel3996
@saltysteel3996 11 ай бұрын
Because RJ11 is reliable. It locks in and won't come loose while driving.
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 11 ай бұрын
Yep. In addition to losing the locking mechanism (which has saved me on multiple occasions), using USB for both power and data can lead to confusion with if the detector needs to boot up normally or go into firmware update mode. It doesn't always know so the DS1, for example, makes you press a special button combination when plugging it into your computer if you want to update the firmware. The computer otherwise won't see the detector at all, even when plugged in via USB. USB C is obviously newer, but not necessarily better in all ways.
@ZX7mcm
@ZX7mcm 11 ай бұрын
Thanks guys- I just bought the $700 escort. Will help a lot on trips down hwy 5 from WA to CA. Borrowed a friends last month for that drive and saved me at least 4 times, although Waze had 3 of them posted already. ORE troopers are pretty sneaky!
@ZX7mcm
@ZX7mcm 11 ай бұрын
After all this time watching your reviews, I ended up picking this one based on- the blue color, not a Uniden (my grandparents answering machine from Radio Shack), and the potential for better app and camera integration options.
@ssoffshore5111
@ssoffshore5111 11 ай бұрын
While the RJ11 doesn't come lose, every detector I've had with it (in time) has ended up shorting where the cables enter the RJ11, causing the fuse to blow. Yes, it typically takes many times moving the detector and years for it to happen, but they all see to fail there requiring a new cord in time! Those with the flexible boot at the connector are much better.
@sigbauer9782
@sigbauer9782 11 ай бұрын
Best budget: anything from Rocky Mountain Best overall: radenso Theia...according to them
@rcombs18
@rcombs18 8 ай бұрын
If you can get them at the same price what would you go with between the dfr7 and dfr9?
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 8 ай бұрын
DFR9
@oqhr
@oqhr 11 ай бұрын
Hi. In my country we have many types of speed cameras on the roads. We have fixed and portable cameras that can detect your speed, lane, seat bealt, using your phone, etc Is there any item that can jam the signal of these camerass??? thanks
@lililililililili8667
@lililililililili8667 11 ай бұрын
V1 gen2 is still as good as it get its a shame the other options don't integrate with jbv1. Its the only high end option for receiving alerts on your motorcycle helmet intercom.
@ar_2015
@ar_2015 8 ай бұрын
Stay away from that outdated garbage (Valentine). Get a Uniden R3 and up... The only reason Valentine is still in business is because of their fan girls.
@lililililililili8667
@lililililililili8667 8 ай бұрын
@@ar_2015 Not the same thing if you need it to work on a bike. I did like my uniden more for simplicity sake when motorcycle integration was not a concern. It's a shame they are not compatible with jbv1. The ancient v1g2 still does its job perfectly fine in my environment where Ka is the only threat. I feel confident when going 180 that there will be enough time to slow things down.
@ba929cbr
@ba929cbr 9 ай бұрын
I want to know is the 9500ci still better then the modern radar detectors or does the new ones decimate the 9500ci?
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 9 ай бұрын
Sorry but no. It would be good as a Ka only radar detector since the range is great, but it lacks modern false alert filtering for K band so it will false a ton. The laser side is also several generations older at this point and can’t handle the latest laser guns out there. It could work against some older guns though.
@alexnutcasio936
@alexnutcasio936 10 ай бұрын
4:32 have to respectfully disagree. For the money and not even for the money, if you don’t need nor want arrows, R4 is best unit out there, bar none. Regularly outperforms my R8. Now, given all that, the best of all time is Theia. Bar none, absolutely wicked performance ;)
@z33tanner
@z33tanner 9 ай бұрын
Affordable detector is $500? Ill show my plebeian ass out.
@captainhellhound7451
@captainhellhound7451 9 ай бұрын
There’s affordable ones in the 250-300 range. Notably the R3. I have it, is amazing, costed me 260 bucks at Best Buy. Anything below $200 is risky. They just don’t work as well.
@bdfdpcce
@bdfdpcce 11 ай бұрын
Greetings from Brazil. In my country, the most used device on highways is the Trucam, manufactured by Laser Technology Inc., could you recommend me a really good, efficient detector against this device?
@nvkulk
@nvkulk 11 ай бұрын
The unicorn theia?
@149Dragonite
@149Dragonite 7 ай бұрын
What’s a good detector for $50?
@EddieSLX
@EddieSLX 11 ай бұрын
When you say the V1G2 without the app can't detect 'PHOTO cam' I presume you're talking about permanent fixed cam spots due to the lack of built in GPS? I ask because the mobile photo vans, cars etc I've seen so far use radar speed detection on Ka band which the V1 detects.
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 11 ай бұрын
I’m not. I’m talking about some that use modulated K band radar like the MultaRadar and Gatso systems. Ka speed signs are a different story and you can use an app to lock those out so you don’t get alerted every time. You don’t have that option without an app.
@STARFIGHT88
@STARFIGHT88 11 ай бұрын
Any Christmas give-aways?
@landshass2849
@landshass2849 11 ай бұрын
I'm planning a trip across Pennsylvania passing through Pennsylvania turnpike, do you know which band pa state troopers use?
@eriepazap6701
@eriepazap6701 10 ай бұрын
K ka and laser
@Xyez
@Xyez 4 ай бұрын
What ones are compatible with apple car play ?
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 4 ай бұрын
Some of the Escorts and Cobras, but in practice it’s not a huge deal IMO.
@chop2093
@chop2093 15 күн бұрын
I picked up a brand new , still in plastic wrap black escort 8500 xt for $25…
@callumelburn3092
@callumelburn3092 10 ай бұрын
Is there a difference between the Uniden r3 and the Uniden r3 extreme long range?
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 10 ай бұрын
Nope, exactly the same thing
@callumelburn3092
@callumelburn3092 10 ай бұрын
@@VortexRadar thanks
@HeartMarksman
@HeartMarksman 5 ай бұрын
11:47 whata the point of a stealth detector? And why dont most people need one?
@cameron6249
@cameron6249 11 ай бұрын
waze is the best: long range detection redlight camera speed camera directions traffic avoidance voice command locations customizable voices price - $0
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 11 ай бұрын
Waze is an excellent addition to your radar detector, but not a replacement for one. This comes up a lot and so I’ve done a video on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnecdoSJhbh5gbssi=dFoQu87b6FpDpA_7
@olasek7972
@olasek7972 11 ай бұрын
unfortunately neither Waze nor radar detector are fool proof, have seen situations like that
@TCE_2025
@TCE_2025 10 ай бұрын
Escort needs to fix Gatso malware in the 360c..................... when?
@Magic6GMC
@Magic6GMC 11 ай бұрын
My question is, is the Escort really worth the extra $100 over the Uniden R8?
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 11 ай бұрын
For most people, probably. For demanding enthusiasts, I think no.
@Magic6GMC
@Magic6GMC 11 ай бұрын
@@VortexRadar holy shit I didn’t think you’d actually respond! Man first of all, your channel is awesome and anything I’ve purchased thus far has been because of your reviews/opinions! I’m finally gonna step up to the big boy detectors and I really like the Uniden R8, but you always give the Escort Redline 360c a slight edge…I’d rather spend the extra $100 if it’s worth it in your opinion. I just want the best possible counter-measures against a potential ticket!!
@Wise871
@Wise871 11 ай бұрын
Please make a settings video with the Uniden R7 and 1.50 International Firmware.
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 11 ай бұрын
It’s on the long list, but near the top of the queue after I finish all the end of year “best of” videos. :) That and an R4 setup video.
@Atlan_tis
@Atlan_tis 5 ай бұрын
Way better then not having a detector and a dash cam at all, so may bad drivers out there.
@paulsachs9983
@paulsachs9983 11 ай бұрын
Another year gone by #Pour1outforTheia
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 11 ай бұрын
🍺
@GunsNBudder
@GunsNBudder 7 ай бұрын
Ok, so which one of these detectors does its job the best...WITHOUT having to use third party software or a cell phone for whatever reason?
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 7 ай бұрын
If you want to zero in on the best options, watch the video geared towards that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2G7n4OJrMt8rZIsi=B5D1G9SVc2PIEdye
@michaeljordan6008
@michaeljordan6008 11 ай бұрын
Wish the R8 had the build quality to match its price. The materials and its assembly are embarrassing at the price point.
@stancummings6257
@stancummings6257 11 ай бұрын
Just out of curiosity do you own a R8? I find the R8 to be a great detector compared to the RL360C which is a brick compared to the R8 also lacks the performance of the R8. Now the V1G2 if you do a side by side they weigh about the same there about the same size now performance wise they are right there with each other. The V1G2 is only a black box with arrows that makes noise for a 100 dollars less then the R8 and 200 dollars less than the RL360C if you don't run the V1G2 without an app like JBV1 OR V1 driver then you have no idea why the V1G2 is making noise. The V1G2 doesn't have GPS auto lockouts or a display to show the frequency of the radar that's being used so you can't determine if the threat is real or a BSM now i own the R8 RL360C and the V1G2 as well as a lot of others. I personally am not a big fan of the V1G2 for some of the reasons I mentioned above already but if im in my Maxima I run the V1G2 and JBV1 which i have a set of TMG-A17 in and they can all be controlled with JBV1
@galacdo
@galacdo 9 ай бұрын
Escort max 360 dont work in new camera gen Ex Tattile of Italy, fully not recognize
@pdren4080
@pdren4080 11 ай бұрын
#1
@larzblast
@larzblast 11 ай бұрын
Bravo. Your life will be so much better for it. You must be proud!
@pdren4080
@pdren4080 11 ай бұрын
Valentine One Gen 2 is the best@@larzblast
@drewcieslewicz39
@drewcieslewicz39 2 сағат бұрын
My RAD 480i is better than the R8 I tried, returned the R8 almost immediately because of the short range in my suburb area
@R0am3r
@R0am3r 11 ай бұрын
Did I miss the review of The Police Detector that magically finds police cars with microwaves? Probably the same people who sell the Rocky Mountain Radar products.
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 11 ай бұрын
I’ve had one for a while but still haven’t installed or tested it. It does seem to work in some locations, but not always and not everywhere.
@zealgaming9123
@zealgaming9123 10 ай бұрын
Someone is selling me a valentine one for $100, is it still worth to buy it in 2024??
@playvision5667
@playvision5667 11 ай бұрын
for k-band which is the best?
@ethankim2142
@ethankim2142 11 ай бұрын
This man has saved us from thousands of tickets.
@isaacm6560
@isaacm6560 10 ай бұрын
I usually speed up videos but damn you're already talking at 1.5x
@VortexRadar
@VortexRadar 10 ай бұрын
I’m doing your job for you, lol
@Damitsall
@Damitsall 11 ай бұрын
I want to buy those Redline 360Cs but can't in good conscience spend that money on an incomplete product.
@masontrusty3787
@masontrusty3787 8 ай бұрын
Is the valentine 1 gen 1 any good
@ar_2015
@ar_2015 8 ай бұрын
Stay away from that outdated garbage (Valentine). Get a Uniden R3 and up... The only reason Valentine is still in business is because of their fan girls.
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