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Escort Passport 8500 X50

Escort Passport 8500X50 Radar Detector

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Beltronics Vector 955 Radar Detector

From $267.89  |  7 stores
From $143.75  |  8 stores
Product Description
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
The Bel Vector 955 radar detector offers performance at a value price. With the Beltronics 955, you get the performance of Bel's Vector line of detectors, without the price of the more... More
The Bel Vector 955 radar detector offers performance at a value price. With the Beltronics 955, you get the performance of Bel's Vector line of detectors, without the price of the more feature-packed 965 and 995 models. 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 Undetectable VG-2 Undetectable
Detection Bands X Band • K Band • Ka Band • Laser X Band • K Band • Ka Band • Ku Band • Laser
Alert type   Audio / Visual Audio / Visual
Other Features   
Brand Escort Beltronics
Warranty   
Warranty 2 Years 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 27660577 31253322
UPC 737795085034 065789259551
Product MPN   
MPN XBAND Vector 955
 
Consumer Reviews
Escort Passport 8500 X50
Escort Passport 8500X50 Radar Detector
From $267.89
Beltronics Vector 955
Beltronics Vector 955 Radar Detector
From $143.75

Product Review Summary

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

470

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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Product Review Summary

3.5
Based on 26 user reviews
54% recommend this product
5 stars
13
4 stars
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7
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

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ROAD TESTED

byfatlip99 Sep 11, 2007
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great price on a very dependable highway detector.
Cons Your gas bill will increase!
Recommended it? Yes

Ok. I had read many reviews on radar detectors before buying the Beltronics Vector 955. I found that this detector was the most bang for the buck. If you are looking for a detector that will keep the average intelligent person from getting a traffic violation then this one is it. This detector will... Read full review »

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Great detector

byjimbodini71 Dec 2, 2005
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great Ka sensitiviy, does not false on Ka. Extremely sensitive K. Autoscan mode (great)
Cons Falses on K band. understanding K falsing levels and duration makes this a non-issue..
Recommended it? Yes

The absolute best detector I have owned. I have had this for over a year without getting a ticket. 2 nights ago the 995 started going crazy. Ka, Pop and laser. I thought it was developing a problem until I came upon a deputy sheriff cruiser and van parked on the highway median. It gave at least 2... Read full review »

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