Radar Detector Recommendation?

KeepUp · 09-10-2023, 02:27 PM

Looking for a radar detector. I’m a novice so something easy to use is important. Directional alerts and alerting of alerts early since I drive on highway. Looking at Uniden R7 vs Escort Max 360c vs Escort Redline. Any recommendations and differences?

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BLK.G20 · 09-11-2023, 07:10 AM

Had the Uniden R7 on my previous car and now currently have the Escort Max 360c. I prefer the Escort.

EvanL · 09-11-2023, 07:27 AM

V1Gen2 with JBV1 running on a phone

KeepUp · 09-11-2023, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ryann

Had the Uniden R7 on my previous car and now currently have the Escort Max 360c. I prefer the Escort.

Helpful - what made the escort better for you?

BLK.G20 · 09-11-2023, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KeepUp

Helpful - what made the escort better for you?

Automatic GPS lockouts available.

Can change settings more easily through the phone.

Automatic firmware updates over WiFi, no computer required.

Automatic RLC / speedcam database updates also available over WiFi.

Shares police alerts with other drivers in real time via the cloud.

couch000 · 09-11-2023, 08:37 PM

https://www.youtube.com/@VortexRadar

This guy has all the answers. I went with a Uniden R8 based off his reviews. But that was about a year ago.

GA/\/\/\/\A_CT · 09-12-2023, 05:27 PM

Are any of those better performers than valentine gen 2?

JackMK · 09-12-2023, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GA/\/\/\/\A_CT

Are any of those better performers than valentine gen 2?

Honestly I've heard nothing but good things about the valentine gen 2. I went with the escort 360 MKII due to the app usage and how you can connect with other drivers to get there alerts

xnick101 · 09-14-2023, 09:14 AM

V1 gen 2 > I would never buy any other radar after owning the V1 G2 and I had several different Escort radars.

fishinfriend · 09-14-2023, 01:25 PM

V1 Gen2.

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KeepUp Enlisted Member 15 Rep 35 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Radar Detector Recommendation? Looking for a radar detector. I’m a novice so something easy to use is important. Directional alerts and alerting of alerts early since I drive on highway. Looking at Uniden R7 vs Escort Max 360c vs Escort Redline. Any recommendations and differences? Pic for attention Attached Images
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BLK.G20 Lieutenant 216 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 2023 M340 Xdrive, 2023 M3CX Join Date: May 2023 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Had the Uniden R7 on my previous car and now currently have the Escort Max 360c. I prefer the Escort.
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EvanL Private 36 Rep 84 Posts Drives: '07 335i, '23 330e Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin, USA iTrader: (1)	V1Gen2 with JBV1 running on a phone __________________ E92 335i/G20 330e
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couch000 Private First Class 42 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisville, KY iTrader: (0)	https://www.youtube.com/@VortexRadar This guy has all the answers. I went with a Uniden R8 based off his reviews. But that was about a year ago.
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xnick101 Captain 652 Rep 826 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X3 M Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i [0.00]	V1 gen 2 > I would never buy any other radar after owning the V1 G2 and I had several different Escort radars. __________________ 2014 BMW 335i M-Sport - SOLD 2020 BMW M340i - SOLD 2021 BMW X3M
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fishinfriend Enlisted Member 20 Rep 37 Posts Drives: E90, F30, G20 M340 xdrive Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Canton, MA iTrader: (0)	V1 Gen2.
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