Many higher end radar detectors include a GPS chip in the detector. Some detectors even come in two separate models, one with GPS and another without. Some detectors lack a GPS chip built-in, but they offer Bluetooth capability so you can pair it with your phone, run an app, and use your phone’s GPS to …
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Best Radar Detectors
Escort Redline 360c ($749)
Best all-around radar detector, long range, great filtering, feature-packed
Uniden R7 ($499)
Long range, arrows, integrated GPS
Valentine 1 Gen2 ($499)
Long range, arrows, great false alert filtering, amazing features w/ third party apps
Radenso Pro M ($449)
Compact, stealth, great filtering, best MRCD detection
Uniden R3 ($299)
Best radar detector under $300
Uniden DFR7 ($169)
Best radar detector under $200
Best Laser Jammers
AntiLaser Priority ($839 Dual, $1339 Quad)
The best performing and top laser jammer on the market
Stinger Fibers ($1740 Dual, $3240 Quad)
Tiny heads for stealthy installs, great for exotic cars, expensive, poor track record of updates
TMG Alpha-15 ($679 Dual, $879 Quad)
Affordable laser jammer, JBV1 integration
Escort ZW5 ($849 Dual)
Wireless laser jammers that integrate w/ windshield mount Escort radar detectors, easiest to install
Adaptiv TPX ($495 Dual, $675 Triple)
Designed for motorcycles (Save 10% with coupon “Vortex”)
Best Custom Installed Radar Detectors
Escort Max Ci ($1999, $2399 w/ arrows)
Integrated, automatic, and refined radar detector
Radenso RC M ($1599, $1849 w/ arrows)
Best future-proof remote RD, can integrate with ALP, best BSM filtering, MRCD support
Net Radar DSP ($649, $1149 w/ arrows)
Best inexpensive remote radar detector, integrates with AntiLaser Priority
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