The 15 Best Radar Detectors of All Time

Long-range legends, enthusiast favorites and budget workhorses from three decades of highway driving, with a few brand-new flagships thrown in. Which one earns your vote?

1. 1
   Escort Passport 8500

   Escort's 1990s-2000s long-range detector that became the default recommendation for a generation of highway drivers.
2. 2
   Escort Passport Max

   Escort's high-end windshield detector known for long range and a Ka-band focus.
3. 3
   Escort Max 360

   Escort's GPS-equipped detector with automatic lockouts and Bluetooth app alerts.
4. 4
   Escort Redline 360c

   Escort's current flagship with Wi-Fi updates and aggressive false-alert filtering.
5. 5
   Valentine One

   The long-running enthusiast detector famous for its front and rear arrows.
6. 6
   Valentine 1 Gen2

   Valentine's updated detector with smartphone control and fine-grained tuning.
7. 7
   Uniden R3

   Uniden's long-range detector favored by drivers who put range first.
8. 8
   Uniden R8w

   Uniden's windshield-mount flagship with built-in GPS and Wi-Fi.
9. 9
   Uniden DFR7

   Uniden's popular mid-priced detector with GPS and an OLED display.
10. 10
    Beltronics RX65

    A classic Beltronics detector from the era when Escort and Beltronics dominated the market.
11. 11
    Whistler Pro-78

    Whistler's well-regarded budget-friendly detector from the 2000s.
12. 12
    Cobra RAD 700i

    Cobra's current flagship with built-in GPS, lockouts and a color OLED display.
13. 13
    Cobra RAD 490i

    Cobra's cloud-connected mid-range detector priced under $200.
14. 14
    Radenso XP

    Radenso's value-priced detector popular with online enthusiasts.
15. 15
    Radenso DS1

    Radenso's long-range windshield detector aimed at enthusiasts.

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