What is the best portable Radar detector?
The general concensus on the board here is that the top 2 contenders are the Valentine V1 and the Passport 8500 X50. Both are highly rated by and perform similarily when tested by non-biased testing companies. There are some key differences between units however, and I will briefly try to outline the highlights below. Specific benefits of the V1: The V1 uses front and rear radar detection arrays to provide directional arrows that approximately locate the direction of the source of radar. The V1 will track the direction of and alert for multiple bogeys simultaneously. The V1’s wired remote duplicates most of the controls on the main unit. Drawbacks of the V1: Cost, this unit is very expensive at $400, and can only be purchased new from the OEM. This unit will alert for several sources, but gives little information regarding signal strengths or specific numbers of each type. Benefits of the 8500: The 8500 is notably cheaper than the V1, with a readily findable street price of $250 from a
