Choosing to buy a high-performance radar detector also means you have to put out more cash on the purchase.but this doesn't have to apply all the time. High performance products are featured with the latest enhancements, technology, and are fitted with so many bells and whistles available to any radar detector. Some products, may also be deemed "high performance", if it can handle the basic functions like its more expensive kin, then that is good enough. In this article, we will feature two products, one being the most popular coming from Escort.and the other, a relatively cheap option from Cobra, with fewer features, but performs the basics just as well.
Escort Passport 8500 X50 ($299.95 - $339.95)
The Passport 8500 has been recognized as the most revolutionary laser and radar detector in the industry. A lot of reviewers, like Popular Mechanics, implied that this model is "state of the art", and RadarTest.com named the Passport as "The World's Best".
There has never been a radar detector like the Passport 8500 X50, and you have the option of getting yours in a brilliant blue display, or high-intensity red.
Escort Passport 8500 X50 Laser and Radar Detector Features and Specifications:
-Operating Bands
. X-Band
. K-Band
. Ka-Band
. Laser 904nm, 33Mhz Bandwidth
-Radar Receiver / Detector Type
. Superheterodyne, Varactor-Tuned VCO
. Scanning Frequency Discriminator
. Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
-Laser Detection
. Quantum Limited Video Receiver
. Multiple High-Performance Laser Sensors
-Display Type
. 280 LED Matrix / Text
. Bar Graph, ExpertMeter or SpecDisplay
. 3-level Dimming, and Dark Mode
-Power Requirement
. 12V DC Negative Ground
. SmartCord MuteDisplay (included)
-Programmable Features
. Power On Indication
. Power On Sequence
. Signal Strength Meter
. AutoMute
. Audio Tones
. City Mode Sensitivity
. Display Brightness
. Dark Mode
. Laser / Radar Bands
-Sensitivity Control
. AutoSensitivity, Highway and City Modes
-Mute and Auto Mute
-Auto Calibration Circuitry
-SmartShield VG-2 Immunity
-Compact Size
. 1.25"H x 2.85" W x 5.32" L
Cobra XRS9600 High Performance Radar / Laser Detector ($94.95)
Cobra Electronics Corporation is considered one of the leading global manufacturers of navigation and communication electronics, with a positive track record of designing innovative and award-winning devices.
Features and Specifications:
Detects 5 Radar Signals
-X Band Radar
-K Band Radar
-Ka Superwide Radar
-VG-2 Rader Detector-Detector
-Spectre 1 Rader Detector-Detector
4 Laser Signals
-LTI20-20 Laser
-Ultra Lyte Laser
-ProLaser
-ProLaser III
2 Safety Systems
-Safety Alert System
-Strobe Alert System
. Ultra Performance - Enhanced detection range gives advanced warning.
. K & Ka Band Pop Detection - Detects K & Ka Radar Gun Pop Mode.
. IntelliMute - Speed sensing auto mute technology that basically eliminates almost all false alerts.
. IntelliShield - Fewer false alerts in densely populated city areas. The city mode has 3 setting levels for enhanced false signal rejection.
. 8-Point Electronic Compass - Automatically gives an accurate electronic reading on direction.
. Strobe Alert - A Cobra exclusive technology, works together with thousands of emergency vehicles fitted with traffic light controlling emitter strobes. This provides advanced warning of the approach or presence emergency vehicles.
. Smart Power - Automatically cuts off power to the unit as the ignition is set to off.
. LaserEye - Gives 360-degrees of laser signal detection.
. Safety Alert - Warns you on the presence of emergency vehicles and oncoming road hazards, this works with systems equipped with Safety Alert transmitters.
. VG-2 Alert - Alerts the driver when the vehicle is under surveillance of VG-2 detector-detectors.
. VG-2 Undetectable - Provides total immunity to VG-2 radar detector-detectors.
. Spectre Alert - Alerts the driver when they are under surveillance of the Spectre 1 detector-detectors.
. Spectre Undetectable - Provides total immunity to Spectre 1 radar detector-detectors.
. DigiView Data Display - Gives an easily recognizable digital text display.
. City and Highway Modes - Let's the user select operating modes, minimizing the frequency of receiving false alarms in densely populated city areas.
. Digital Signal Strength Meter - Shows the driver with a relative proximity to the signal's source.
. Auto Mute - Automatically mutes the warning tones for enhanced convenience.
. Dim Mode - Let's the driver dim the radar display, for better night driving visibility.
. EasySet - User-friendly selection and setting mode with visual guides.
. Stay Set Electronic Memory - Electronically puts into memory the settings for an indefinite period, even when the power is removed.
. System Ready Prompt - Let's the user know that the radar detector has completed a self-test and is ready for action.
As you have noticed, two radar detectors, so far apart in price, are both capable of high performance functions, but of course, there are times when you're piece of mind is also in the same ratio, as the price of the products you buy.
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