Welcome to Vortex Radar where you’ll find the latest tests, comparisons, and reviews of all the best radar detectors and laser jammers.
Best Radar Detectors of 2021
Escort Redline 360c: Best All-Around Radar Detector ($749)
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Uniden R7: Long Range, Arrows, Integrated GPS ($499)
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Valentine 1 Gen2: Arrows, Situational Awareness w/ Fantastic Apps ($499)
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Radenso Pro M: Compact, Stealth, & Best MRCD Detection ($449)
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Best Affordable Radar Detectors
Uniden R3: Best Performing Radar Detector Under $300 ($299)
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Uniden DFR7: Best Radar Detector Under $200 ($169)
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Best Custom Installed Radar Detectors
Feature-packed and Refined Remote Radar Detector: Escort Max Ci 360 ($2,399)
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Best Quiet & Future-Proof Radar Detector: Radenso RC M ($1,849)
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Affordable Remote Radar Detector: Net Radar DSP for the ALP ($649)
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Best Laser Jammers of 2021
Best Laser Jammer: AntiLaser Priority ($839 Dual, $1,339 Quad)
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Budget Jammer: TMG Alpha-15 ($679 Dual, $879 Quad)
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Easiest to Install: Escort ZW5 ($849 Dual)
Motorcycle Jammer: Adaptiv TPX ($495 Dual, $675 Triple)
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Recommended Apps:
Best Countermeasure App (optimized for the V1): JBV1 (Free)
Real-time police spotted alerts: Waze (Free)
Cloud-based alerting sharing with Escort radar detectors: Escort Live (Free)
Recommended Radar Detector Accessories:
Rear View Mirror Mount: BlendMount ($99 before discounts)
Best Dash Cameras of 2021:
Best Affordable Front Only Dashcam: Viofo A119 v3 ($119)
Best Bang for the Buck Front/Rear Dashcam: Viofo A129 Plus Duo ($179)
Best Bang for the Buck 4K Dashcam: Viofo A129 Pro Duo ($249)
Best Premium 4K Dashcam: Thinkware U1000 ($499)
Best 4K Cloud Dashcam: Blackvue DR900X-2CH ($459)
My Personal Countermeasure Setup:
- High performance windshield mount RD: Escort Redline 360c
- Maximum situational awareness: Valentine 1 Gen2 w/ JBV1
- Upgraded radar detector mount: Blendmount
- Custom installed radar detector: Escort Max Ci 360
- Laser Jammer: AntiLaser Priority
- Dashcam: Blackvue DR900S-2CH
- Phone App: Waze