Welcome to Vortex Radar, your trusted guide for the road. I provide comprehensive tests, comparisons, and reviews of the best radar detectors, laser jammers, and dashcams available on the market. My mission is to keep drivers safe, informed, and ready for every trip, enhancing your experience on the road with the latest tech.
Best Radar Detectors of 2023
Escort Redline 360c: Best Set-It-and-Forget-It Detector ($799)
Review, How to Configure, Purchase
Uniden R8: Best Performing Detector ($699)
Review, How to Configure, Purchase
Valentine 1 Gen2: Best for Enthusiasts ($599)
Review, How to Configure, Purchase
Uniden R7: Best Bang for the Buck with Arrows ($499)
Review, How to Configure, Purchase, Custom Firmware
Best Non-Arrow Radar Detectors
Uniden R4: Best Non-Arrow Radar Detector ($379)
Review, How to Configure, Purchase
Radenso DS1: Best for USB C Power ($369)
Review, How to Configure, Purchase
Escort Max 3: Bluetooth and Autolockouts ($399)
Review, How to Configure, Purchase
Uniden R3: Best Radar Detector Under $300 ($299)
Review, How to Configure, Purchase
Uniden DFR7: Best Radar Detector Under $200 ($199)
Review, How to Configure, Purchase
Best Custom Installed Radar Detectors
Best Custom Install Radar Detector w/ ALP: Radenso RC M ($2,099)
Review, How to Configure, Purchase
More Automated Custom Installed Radar Detector: Escort Max Ci
Discontinued and replaced by Redline Ci-c which I haven’t tested yet. Review expected this summer, so Redline recommendation TBD.
Affordable Remote Radar Detector: Net Radar DSP for the ALP ($679)
Review, How to Configure, Purchase
Best Laser Jammers of 2023
Best Laser Jammer: AntiLaser Priority ($1069 Dual, $1699 Triple TX BT HiFi)
Review, How to Configure, Purchase
Affordable Option: Adaptiv TPX ($949 Triple)
Review, Purchase (Save 10% with coupon “Vortex”)
Easiest to Install: Escort ZW5 ($999 Dual)
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, save 10% with coupon “Vortex10”)
Best Dash Cameras of 2023:
Best Entry Level Front Only Dashcam: Viofo A119 Mini 2 ($129)
Best Entry Level Front/Rear Dashcam: Viofo A129 Plus Duo ($179)
Best 4K Dashcam: Viofo A139 Pro 2CH ($299)
Review, Purchase (1CH Front, 2CH Front/Rear, 3CH Front/Rear/Interior)
Best 4K Cloud Dashcam: Blackvue DR970X-2CH LTE ($539)
My Recommended Countermeasure Setup:
- Daily driver: Escort Redline 360c
- Road trip setup: Valentine 1 Gen2 w/ JBV1
- Upgraded radar detector mount: Blendmount
- Laser Jammer: AntiLaser Priority
- Dashcam: Viofo A139 Pro 2CH
- Dashcam Memory Card: Sandisk 256GB Max Endurance MicroSD
- Phone App: Waze