Best Radar Detectors: Reviews, Tests, & Guides

Welcome to Vortex Radar, where you’ll learn all about the best radar detectors, laser jammers, and dashcams to keep you protected.

Choose the Best Police Radar Detector: Do you want the best radar detector? Check out my complete guide to The Best Radar Detectors.

Program Your Radar Detector: Once you’ve purchased a radar detector and you’re ready to configure it for optimal performance, set it up using my Radar Detector Tutorials.

Choose the Best Laser Jammer: Police regularly use laser as well and so you will need a good laser jammer to complement your radar detector. Read my comparison review of The Best Laser Jammers.

My Personal Countermeasure Setup: Here’s what equipment I depend on to keep me protected:

• Windshield mount radar detector: Uniden R3
• Upgraded radar detector mount: Blendmount
• Custom installed radar detector: Radenso RC M
• Laser Jammer: AntiLaser Priority
• Dashcam: Blackvue DR900S-2CH
• Phone App: Waze

 

Best Radar Detectors of 2018

#1: Uniden R3: Best Performing Radar Detector ($399) 

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#2: Escort Max360: Plug-and-Play, Lots of Bells & Whistles ($499) 

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#3 Radenso Pro M: Best False Alert Filtering & MRCD Detection ($449) 

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#4 Uniden DFR7: Best Bang for the Buck ($199) 

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#5 Valentine One: For Tech Savvy Tinkerers ($449) 

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#6 Uniden R1: Best Highway/Rural Detector ($299) 

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Best Radar Detectors: Custom Installed Remotes

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 2018

Best Laser Jammer Available: AntiLaser Priority (Starting at $749 Dual, $1,249 Quad)

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Easiest to Install: Escort ZW5 ($849 Dual)

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Recommended Apps:

Real-time police spotted alerts: Waze (Free)

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Recommended Radar Detector Accessories:

Rear View Mirror Mount: BlendMount ($99 before discounts)

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Hardwire Cable ($10-30)

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Best Dashcams:

Best Basic Budget Dashcam: Viofo A119 Pro ($89)

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Best Basic Two Channel (Front & Rear) Dashcam: Viofo A129 Duo ($169)

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Front & Rear Dashcams for both Driving & Parking: Blackvue DR750S-2CH ($379)

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Best High End Dashcam for Driving and Parking: Blackvue DR900S-2CH ($479)

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