View Poll Results: BEST RADAR DETECTOR
BEL 995
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5.00%
ESCORT PASSPORT 8500 X50
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50.00%
BEL PRO RX65
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3
15.00%
V1
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3
15.00%
NEW ESCORT PASSPORT 9500
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15.00%
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BEL 995 vs. ESCORT 8500 X50 vs. BEL PRO RX65
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Originally Posted by dragonrage
Last edited by fredmr39; 03-01-2007 at 02:49 PM.
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All the test and reviews I've read on www.radardetector.net and www.guysoflidar.com indicate that the V1 is best in laser.
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Originally Posted by Blown Z
All the test and reviews I've read on www.radardetector.net and www.guysoflidar.com indicate that the V1 is best in laser.
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Here's a good quick overview:
Best overall performance-------------------BEL Pro RX65
Best instant-on performance---------------Escort Passport 8500 X50
Best POP-mode performance---------------BEL Pro RX65
Best windshield mount---------------------Valentine One
Best visual displays------------------------BEL Pro RX65
Best audible alerts-------------------------Escort Passport 8500 X50
Best laser performance---------------------Valentine One
Best price/performance ratio----------------Escort Passport 8500 X50
Source: http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=9090
IMO, when it comes down to it -- if you can afford the V1, get the V1. Though it may lack in other areas, all three perform sufficiently enough in the other fields and are all top models - and will all get the job done....however since laser is much harder to detect, that should be a determining factor IMO.
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Originally Posted by fredmr39
Yes - sorry if my last post was misleading - I was comparing the X50 to the RX65, and didn't pay attention to the fact that the V1 was quoted in my post as well. I believe there were a couple areas that the X50 outperformed the V1....
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Here's a good quick overview:
Best overall performance
Best audible alerts
Source: http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=9090
EDIT:
Here's a good quick overview:
Best overall performance
BEL Pro RX65
Best instant-on performance Escort Passport 8500 X50
Best POP-mode performance BEL Pro RX65
Best windshield mount Valentine One
Best visual displays BEL Pro RX65Best audible alerts
Escort Passport 8500 X50
Best laser performance Valentine One
Best price/performance ratio Escort Passport 8500 X50
Source: http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=9090
No problem at all! With any of the top 3 radar detectors you can't go wrong. If you plan on doing mostly highway driving go with the V1. For city/urban driving I'd go with either the X50 or RX65.
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There is a sponsor on this site who is an official authorized Escort dealer and should be getting the new 9500i in soon for a good price I believe for around $400, DinoZ I think. If thats too much, he has the 8500 X50 for $269.