3. It’s your best radar detector under $300. 616. Uniden bills this unit as an Extreme Long Range detector, all shown on its large display, sniffed out signals early and often. Reactions: JeremyR and Choose Life. It’s inexpensive, simple, and does the job with no fuss. Uniden R8: Best Overall. it will exceed every expectation and save you $$$. 7 Escort 8500 X50 INTL Escort Passport / FW v1. VIP. In my mind the autolockouts would be the biggest reason. #2. But you are not going to get the level of performance that you would get with a detector that has a low noise amplifier or digital signal processing. J'ville, FL. K-40 XK Superhet 1986 $300 2019 $701. Advanced User. The Uniden R4 retails at $449. From. At the time, I was using a Max 360c, the updated version of the Max 360. Credit: Escort. It depends where you drive Europe. Once we found out it was closer related to the iX vs the Max2 I was waiting for a reduction of performance vs the Max2, even though it is the '3rd'. They claimed it would receive firmware updates to improve the BSM filtering (blind spot monitor filter so it doesn't false to other vehicles. com. 1) no excess speed around sweeping corners. Escort Redline alerting range was 1. Uniden R4 Verdict. A. Get the R3 if you want the well built radar detector for the best money. While the Uniden DFR7 is super strong on one Ka band (34. 5, and K band. November 3, 2021. About J28 Design Customer Service. 8945) powered by - JBV1™ CM Passport Uniden LRD950 (1. I kinda wonder why do they still offer the IXC is the Max 3 is a better unit. But it also comes with a “dark” mode where that bright display remains off. wirelessandy It's a very exciting time. 51) Uniden DFR7 (1. Escort X80 Laser Radar Detector. The R3 is more popular and has better range and extra features, but the DFR9 is cheaper and will still do a good job. 1. The Uniden R4 retails at $449. This allow me to get the most advanced alerts on the highway from the Uniden R3, while the Escort Max will alert me to the location of multiple threats in the suburbs. Jcha6527 Learning to Drive. Best radar detector for the value. Vector V995 Escort 8500 X50 Black QKLX5M4 / FW v6. Uniden DFR5 Uniden DFR7 Escort passport X70 Whistler 1730 Cobra RDL 214SW Cobra Trapshooter 3110 Uniden RD55 Bandit (Yup 1984!) Viofo A119 Dashcam. 1 x 3 x 1. Finally, let’s take a look at this weekend’s R7 test results from the Texas Countermeasure Testing Group (TXCTG). 5 Escort Max CI 360 - 1. It uses long-range efficiency, some of the best incorrect alert filtering in the business (thanks to the Max's advanced digital platform), plus directional arrows to assist you locate the threat which is. Uniden My review for Uniden R1 vs Passport 9500ix swangin Jul 3, 2017 None S swangin Learning to Drive General User Joined Jun 16, 2017 Messages 48 Reaction score 99 Jul. 6 - recycled. The transmitter interfaces with Escort, Beltronics, Uniden, and Valentine 1 radar detectors and the receiver mounts to the outside of your helmet and flashes a bright red LED light when your detector activates. Best Performing Radar Detector. So I ordered a Uniden dfr7 for now but turned out to be a scam off ebay. Max3: $400. Not to pull this too OT, but I have heard a number of times people. Now 11% Off. 3. the original MAX. Radar Detectors: ALP Triple & NR DSP. Description. DS1, V1G2, V1 3. POI pass chime available as an option. 25 inches. View Profile View Forum Posts View Articles 08-15-2017, 07:34 PM. Starting off with 33. Uniden R3 Extreme Long Range Laser/Radar Detector. 6 - recycled. 8, the newer Uniden platform detectors (R4 & R8) were off to a great start. R4,R3,Segged DFR7,Uniden LRD950/ LRD850/ LRD750. The Uniden DFR7 VS R3. 3. I thought it was basically a cosmetically refreshed DFR7 with an ambient light sensor, but they've also added many of the features from the R1/R3 has so there's quite a bit more to it. The R3 also is a beast. Ka Band, Aug 2021 (Radenso DS1, Uniden R7, Uniden R3, Uniden DFR8, V1 Gen2, V1 Gen1, Radenso Pro M, Radenso XP, Escort Redline 360c, Escort Max 360, Escort Max 3, Escort iXc, Cobra DualPro 360, Cobra Road Scout, Whistler CR97, K40 Platinum 100, RMR Judge 2. 8 and 35. SysOp. The R3 has a little darker chrome on top while the R1 is all black on top. the Uniden R3’s main appeal is clearly spelled out in its name: extreme long range. (The R4 around the same price is a better deal. V1 v3. 5 x 2. Radenso makes a great radar detector. 9 w/ Knight Rider. Right now the R7 is set up in the Golf R and the V1 is set up in the C6, but having tried them side by side, the R7 can pick up a cop on. Uniden R3 & Uniden R1 vs Escort Redline vs Escort Max 360 vs Escort iX vs 34. Please fill me in on how the hell number 1 Radar Uniden R3 failed me Horribly? When I got pulled over with the iX was maybe 10-15seconds lazer alert before I saw my captur. Uniden R7NZ vs Escort Redline 360c NZ vs V1 Gen2 for mixed rural/urban NZ use? morrienz; Aug 28, 2021; Australia & New Zealand; 2. Advanced User. Overview: The Escort Max 360c offers front and rear radar, as well as 360 ° laser security. jestric Go Gators! Premium Plus. It's supposed to be an upgrade to the 9500 iX in that it has IVT (which isn't great but it's probably as good as the Redline) and it's supposed to have better range. Is there another that would be better to look at than the R3? Thanks for your feedback. Reactions: jestric, 2018GTI, Running With Scissors and 1 other person. Having said that, on a straight, flat road then Uniden R3 has a workable range of up to 5 miles, while the Radenso XP has a detection range of about 2 miles. . Uniden R3 for $299 $265 (11% off) The R3 has been the go-to radar detector under $300 with its long range performance and GPS features. Escort IX Laser Radar Detector. Uniden R8: Best Top-Spec Performer. Personally, if you can wait, I'd refer you to Tom @. the Uniden DFR7 and that got me thinking about how things are looking overall in terms of your good all-around GPS-based radar detectors for the general public in the $300-500ish range. Incredible performance from the new Uniden R3 and Uniden R1 radar detectors as compared to the top models from Escort Radar, the Escort Redline, Escort Max 360,. TPX H. 5, front and rear, against the R3, V1, Pro M, and Max360. The DS1 features some improved hardware and new features missing from the R3. Main Differences. Escort also to me has gone crazy over the past 5 years with getting new RDs to the market. Longest detection range: Uniden R3. 29. 2 )and i also have the 360c mk2 ,i pass by a k band speed sign everyday and the redline can detect that sign at double the distance than the mk2, (not running together)the ramp up is bad on both ,lockout works perfect ,on both ,hope that help a. That is just the facts. Magnum BS/RDR Beltronics Vector V995 Escort 8500 X50 Black QKLX5M4 / FW v6. Reactions: ItsAFrenchy, RoadDogg, mtime and 8 others. com. I actually stopped using my Escort Max 360c in favor of the Uniden R3 as I found the range and sensitivity to be far superior. There are a few things you can to help. . #3 Uniden R3DSP R3 Dsp Extremely Long-Range Radar Detector/Laser Detector with GPS. This one also weighs perfectly, not heavy enough to mess up the mounting in your car unlike others. Probably once a month I drive out of state on long stretches of interstate freeways. The Escort MAX 360 MKII, Uniden R8, and Cobra RAD 700i are among the best radar detectors in 2023. The DFR6 and DFR7 offer identical levels of long range detection and perform best on 34. Only one. Even the DFR9 did outstanding, beating the Max Ci 360. 81 x 1. Like the Escort i X, then the Escort Redline EX, the new Escort Max 360c features fantastic fast release magnetic install stick sup. Some more notables for accuracy are the Uniden R3, Radenso XP, and the Valentine V1 Gen2. Uniden R3. Top is DFR7 more of a center mount. DFR9SE v107 is also on release. Beneath its funky design, you’ve got a mid-tier radar detector and a 1080p dashcam, plus GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, and cloud connectivity. If I was choosing between the R7 and DS1, I would choose the R7. Valentine 1 Gen2 ($599) Best for Radar Detector Enthusiasts. That is just the facts. Uniden R4 Verdict . For years, it was the redline, 8500x50, 9500ix, and 9500ci. 29. They can struggle with simulcast systems though. Seems like a great deal seeing that they still go for $499. Also facilitating region specific firmware. V1 Gen 2 - W/S Mount Escort Max360 - Blendmount Uniden R3 - In Glove Box Uniden R3 - Wife's vehicle Escort Passport - collecting dust --- Escort 8500 x50 Silver - collecting dust --- Whistler 945 Wideband 2. Hey guys, I was just on the Escort forum and was just talking about mt Escort IX They told me the IX isn't good of a radar at all, and I totally agree! I am considering purchasing a R3 within the next month or so Can anyone inform me some of the reason why the R3 is just "that" great. Starting off with 33. R3: A Comparison Read More »Escort Passport 9500ix. 893, Redline 360C, Uniden R3, Uniden R4, Uniden R7, Uniden R8, Cobra Dualpro 360, and other older detectors, , ALP 2 RX 1 TX. Uniden R7+R3, Radenso Pro M, Redline EX , Max360, 2- Max360c, Bell GT-360, 2- Max2 V1 (G2) V1Driver, JBV1 ZW5- uninstalled TMG Triple- uninstalled Escort Live, VVaze user M1 dash cam on Uniden and Escort/Bel sticky mount. Joined Aug 12, 2021 Messages 23 Reaction. Perhaps a DFR7/9 would be a good choice, and if you don't want the lockouts, I got a refurb R1 for $180 on eBay. But which one is the best? On this page, we will pit the Uniden DFR7 against the. The R3 offers automatic dimming of the display at night thanks to the GPS knowing what time it is. If you’re in Canada, you can order the R3 from Alex at KMPH. Intermediate User. Escort RedLine, Uniden LRD 950. Purchase the Uniden DFR9 here. Escort Redline 360c (fw 1. Both detectors have similar results on Ka band 34. IF what i have read is to be correct, the brand new escort IX and IXc are actually rebadges of the 9500ix? in that case, the 9500ix should be performing "perfectly fine" for escort standards in 2019 right?. It has the longest detection range on the market, which means maximum warning time and protection. Purchase the Uniden R3 here. The Unidens basically owned on 34. Some more notables for accuracy are the Uniden R3, Radenso XP, and the Valentine V1 Gen2. Through it, you are protected from the X, K and Ka bands, and that’s not just rhetoric—it has been put on performance tests and often ranked at the top, with the Valentine One, Uniden R3, Escort Max 360c and the Redline Ex among detectors to. Read my Escort iX review. Compatible with RJ11 if you already have an existing hardwire cable run. Limit 360c is now Wi-Fi and. Beltronics GT-360: A repackaged Max360. This is a very minor update with no other listed changes and there aren’t any details on exactly what or how the audio has been improved either, but if you’re running any of these detectors, you can now update your detectors using Uniden’s. Laser is a very narrow beam, only 3 feet wide at 1000ft and it get down to a few inches wide when you get close to the gun. Replies 62 Views 29K. Shortcut to manually adjust display brightness from buttons. Sandman76 PSL +5. . Personally I only care about the auto lockouts. The R7's range is much better as is stated by many above. Both the R3 and the R7 have full-color bright OLED displays. Build a complete driver alert system by pairing the M2 smart dash cam with your compatible Escort radar detector. Based upon my driving experiences with the Escort iX with its improved DSP over its predecessor the Escort Passport 9500ix, I would expect a similar improvement in sensitivity of approximately 2-3dB, which could equate to a potential increase of detection range of 30%. 25) Tom how does running with K POP on impact the K filter? For the V1 running with TMF2 turns off K POP. Having issues or questions with Shoot me a PM and I'll do what I can to help resolve it! CJR238 RDF founding father. solort Learning to Fly. Elcid2015; Dec 11, 2017; 2 3 4. (The R4 around the same price is a better deal though, IMO. The regular R1 is $299 and the R1 BBY is only $179. 8 Results.