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Valentine
The enthusiast's choice. Those arrows telling you WHERE the threat is—front, side, rear—no other detector does it this well. Range is exceptional.
Front/side/rear indicators
Optional add-on
X, K, Ka, Laser
Multiple simultaneous
| Product | Rating | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine One Gen2 Best Valentine | 4.7 | $499 | View |
 R7 Extreme Long Range Detector Value Uniden | 4.6 | $499 | View |
 MAX 360c MKII Escort | 4.5 | $649 | View |
 R4 Laser/Radar Detector Uniden | 4.5 | $299 | View |
 RAD 480i Radar Detector Cobra | 4.1 | $150 | View |
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Valentine
The enthusiast's choice. Those arrows telling you WHERE the threat is—front, side, rear—no other detector does it this well. Range is exceptional.
Front/side/rear indicators
Optional add-on
X, K, Ka, Laser
Multiple simultaneous
Uniden
Arrows like the Valentine, filtering like Escort, price that's reasonable. Uniden packed everything into this. The best value in high-end detectors.
Directional display
Built-in
Advanced
Color OLED
Escort
The connected detector. WiFi means automatic updates. Escort Live community shares real-time alerts. If you want set-and-forget with premium features, this is it.
WiFi + Bluetooth
Built-in with database
Escort Live
360° detection
Uniden
Same excellent detection as the R7, minus the directional arrows. If you don't need to know where the threat is, just that it exists, save $200.
Built-in
Advanced K-band
OLED
Extreme long range
Cobra
A legitimate entry into radar detection without breaking the bank. Range isn't as long, filtering isn't as refined, but it works.
Yes, with app
Via phone app
IVT system
Entry-level
For passenger cars, legal in 49 states (illegal in Virginia, DC, and on military bases). Commercial vehicles: illegal federally. Some localities have restrictions. Check your specific area.
Against constant-on radar: yes, very well. Against instant-on: only if another car is targeted first. Against laser: barely. Against automated speed cameras: not at all.
Modern cars use K-band radar for blind spot monitoring. Cheap detectors alert to every passing car. Quality detectors with good filtering (and GPS lockouts) reduce false alerts dramatically.
High as possible with clear view of the road ahead. Windshield near rearview mirror is common. Some states have windshield mounting restrictions—check local laws.
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