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Beltronics Pro RX65

Beltronics RX 65 Radar Detector

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Escort Passport 8500X50 Radar Detector

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Product Description
The Beltronics Pro RX65 Radar Detector employs the most advanced detection techniques every used by Beltronics. The Beltronics Pro RX65 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning... More
The Beltronics Pro RX65 Radar Detector employs the most advanced detection techniques every used by Beltronics. The Beltronics Pro RX65 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection, digital signal processing (DSP) for superior range and reduced false alarms, patented Mute and AutoMute features, audible and visual band alerts, and all the performance you'd expect from a Beltronics Radar Detector. Less
The world's best radar detector" just got better! With improved detection range on all radar threats, the Passport 8500 X50 is truly the best detector ever developed by the pros at... More
The world's best radar detector" just got better! With improved detection range on all radar threats, the Passport 8500 X50 is truly the best detector ever developed by the pros at Escort. The "V-tuned" detector utilizes a state-of-the-art microwave receiver and proprietary software for ultra-high sensitivity on conventional and "instant-on" radar, and offers even more range on K-band and Ka-band  Less
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Key Features   
Mute   With Mute With Mute
Detection Mode   City / Highway modes City / Highway modes
Detection Area   Front / Rear Front / Rear
VG-2/VG-3 Alert   VG-2 Alert VG-2 Undetectable
Detection Bands X Band • K Band • Ka Band • Ku Band • Laser X Band • K Band • Ka Band • Laser
Alert type   Audio / Visual Audio / Visual
Other Features   
Brand Beltronics Escort
Warranty   
Warranty - 2 Years
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 21169979 27660577
UPC 657892306590 737795085034
Product MPN   
MPN Pro RX65 XBAND
 
Consumer Reviews
Beltronics Pro RX65
Beltronics RX 65 Radar Detector
From $206.69
Escort Passport 8500 X50
Escort Passport 8500X50 Radar Detector
From $267.89

Product Review Summary

3.5
Based on 34 user reviews
62% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

402

Beltronics Pro RX65 - Now You Can Speed Like A Pro!

bysoupcraze Feb 20, 2004
62 Helpfuls 63 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Performance, Features, Display, POP Alert
Cons Expensive
Recommended it? Yes

The Bel Pro RX65 is one of the top detectors that Beltronics offers other than the Vector series. But there's one nice thing about the Bel Pro RX65, and that's that it's Escort bred. It appears to be a detector that will take over from the already aging Escort Passport 8500. Well, as for some... Read full review »

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EXTREME value.......

bynightmarish Jun 16, 2007
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros range, multiple threat display, voice alert, price compared to other 'top'...
Cons coiled power cord. would like a straight wire smartplug. performance cons=none!!
Recommended it? Yes

After reading many many reviews online about the V1,8500 and 9500, and the RX65, I bought an RX65 (version 6.3)about 2 months ago and this thing has already paid for itself 10 fold. I purchased it after my previous, and lower caliber, detector failed to save me(i saw the unmarked and slowed and was... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.5
Based on 25 user reviews
68% recommend this product
5 stars
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  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

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Escort Passport 8500 - Reviews both original and X50

byshoplmart Apr 16, 2005
141 Helpfuls 142 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to use, Flexibility, Sensitivity, A few new features including POP protection.
Cons Still expensive, Blue LCD costs $40.
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased my first Escort Passport 8500 back in '00 and had owned it up until last year. Because I rarely go over the speed limit, I made the decision to sell my 8500 along with my collection of miscellaneous radar devices. I have since learned the hard way that not keeping my Escort 8500 was a... Read full review »

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~~ LET THE ESCORT PASSPORT 8500 X50 RADAR DETECTOR ESCORT YOU ~~

bykbolton72 Sep 3, 2009
26 Helpfuls 27 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Bright LED lights, detects and warns off safety issues immediately, easy to use
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

As good ole Sammy Hagar would say ~ I can't drive "55"!!! I want to, but I can't. I am what you would call a "Defensive Driver". I am very safe, very aware, and have no other distractions when I drive, i.e.; I don't text, play with the radio, read, gab on the phone, eat fast food, or put on makeup... Read full review »

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