Customer Ratings & Reviews

[Employee of bestbuy] This product does exactly what it is supposed to. I have only had one false alert in just under 3 weeks. It especially nice if you have a dash cam that works with the Drive Smarter app. They work together with CarPlay.

Works as advertised. It has been learning my area (Northern New Jersey) and reducing false alarms. Excellent notice for real 5-0. Mine is mounted low on custom made pedestal behind inspection sticker. Not optimum placement but stealthy and still works great. I put a ball cap over it when leaving in parking lots or streets

I have owned quite a few Escort radar detectors over the past 20+ years and I do really like how this one has the arrows that show where the radar is coming from. I don’t think I would want another radar detector without the arrows. customer Service has always been great if you have a question or issue that you have to call Escort for.

Wonderful functional radar. It is very precise and gives you much advance.

We’re going on six months. It’s been great very reliable. I don’t regret the purchase.

Excellent product and very accurate on detecting certain elements. I had this installed by Best Buy technicians and I used the direct wire on / off kit with the mute and data collect button in my 2020 Chevrolet Camaro SS. I highly recommend this product and am 100% happy with the detector and installation.

I bought this radar detector. On my way to Idaho. It was great with rare false alarms. It saved me from a couple tickets.

Second time I purchase this great escort . It keep me safe at the road . I definitely recommend anyone that is always on the go..

Made process easy and at a great valve love item it works great

Has saved my butt too many times to count. This unit picks up radar that the older models just can’t detect.

Great Product! Needs some time adjusting to radars and stop light cameras but Easy to use and Easy to setup!

Different modes and the app hels you control the majority of the radar, making it easier and convenient for the user.

Great item, escort support is super reliable when you have any questions or problems

Works great just wish it would show the speed limit without having to connect my phone

Purchased this radar to replace my Valentine 1. Having the app to utilize along with the detector is extremely helpful. I also bought the Uniden R8 for my wife’s vehicle (I wanted to compare the two). The R8 is a comparable detector as far as actual function, but the user friendliness of the Escort and ability to change settings from the app is pretty nice.

This is our second one. My husband wanted it for Christmas since I love mine so much.

This is the first radar detector I've ever used. I decided to order this after recently getting slapped with a ticket from a photo radar trap in my own city, and it seems like new photo radar cameras are popping up every week around me. They are even being placed inside unmarked vehicles and hidden off the side of the road, moving to new, random places every day. Enter the Escort Max 360 MKII. I'll admit that I was initially intimidated by the number of settings, acronyms, and radar band types, but after several hundred miles of driving over the past couple of weeks, I can safely say that the 360 MKII does almost all the work for you. ===PROS=== - If this is your first radar detector, the good news is that the Max 360 MKII is basically plug-and-play. The included mount is incredibly easy to adhere to your windshield and the power cord plugs into a standard 12 volt socket. - The radar detector magnetically attaches to the windshield mount and is surprisingly sturdy. I've driven over some serious bumps and potholes and it has stayed firmly in place. It is also very easy to slide the detector off the windshield mount when you are done driving. This is very nice as I live in a major city and would prefer to lock it in my glove compartment between trips rather than leave it visible on my windshield. - A nice carrying/storage case is included, which is large enough to hold the radar detector and power cord. - There is a mute button on the power cord, which is a must-have for me since I did not want to have to reach up to my windshield to mute the radar detector. - In my two weeks of using this, I have not had any false signals from the radar detector. Radar is everywhere on the road these days - in blind-spot systems, garage doors, and more. Every time the detector has alerted me, I've been able to see a police car, digital speed sign, or photo radar camera. - The 360 MKII has blue directional arrows on all four sides around the display, which is an excellent feature that points to the source of the alert. It works well most of the time, but I found that it often has a bit of a delay (maybe 2 or 3 seconds) before the arrows settle on pointing in one direction. - You can connect the 360 MKII to the Drive Smarter app via Bluetooth, which is really the easiest way to manage the various settings that are available. You can also leave it connected via Bluetooth while you drive to get advanced, real-time alerts about laser and radar locations that other users have recently reported. - Enthusiasts will love the amount of settings available in the app and through the on-screen menu. You can customize exactly which bands you want to scan for, change the display color, display advanced signal strength meters, and much more. One day I will find the time to sit down and understand all of them. ===CONS=== - The radar detector can alert you about speed and red light cameras, but you will need to pay a subscription fee to keep this database updated. Additionally, you will have to physically plug in the device to your computer via USB and use the Detector Tools PC application to perform database and firmware updates. Unlike the pricier 360c model, this standard 360 model does not support Wi-Fi connections. - While I haven't had any false alerts, I've noticed that the 360 MKII begins its audible alerts VERY early sometimes. For instance, the last time it alerted me to a Ka-band detection, I didn't see the police car until almost a mile up the road. So I guess it's doing its job, but it can certainly be sensitive sometimes. - The power cord is long enough for my Jeep Grand Cherokee (with the 12 volt socket directly under the radio/climate controls). But I don't think it would be long enough to reach into the center console of most vehicles without it getting in the way. ===OVERALL=== I really don't have many criticisms of the 360 MKII. I was worried that it would be hard to learn and use or distracting while I was driving, but that's not the case at all. Anyone can use this, so don't be intimidated. Enthusiasts will love the advanced settings and features, and everyone else can drive with a little extra peace of mind. Highly recommended!

PROS: Windshield hook attaches easily and has magnet for radar for easy removal/attachment Display is bright, easy to read directional radar detections Audio alerts are loud, easily heard Able to detect from behind and in front with wide angel ranges Power plug allows for an additional USB connected device to charge/use Has K, Ka, X, Laser, POP, TSR and Multa CD/CT Has Oscillation Protection, TSR and Multa (These are very important for Radars) CONS: Horrible out of box settings, Requires tons of customization App required to always be running to capture alerts, notifications, etc. App smart drive mode doesn't turn off after quitting app, had to hard stop it Always has to be plugged in, no battery, short cable length Speed limit indicators/trackers are always off I was in the market for a radar scanner to try out and decided to try this one as it was within my price range. Right out of the box it became obvious I would need to study/research all aspects of this device as the material that comes packaged with it is really no help. Out of the box, it directs you to a phone app and setup the link was easy enough. The latch to the windshield works great and I really love the magnetic part for quick remove/attach of the radar. The power cable is custom RJ-11 connector so be sure to never loose it. Its short length makes it bulky right in the middle of your view when driving. I do like it provides a USB connection into the plug for those like me who only has 1 outlet. The required setup/customization cannot be expressed enough with this radar. Right out of the box I would receive false positives while driving. The first few days it was a mess, picking up alerts from buildings, road pop transmitters, etc and missing police vehicles that were literally siting on shoulder tagging cars. Each night I would read up on each radar band, setting trying different combinations. Until finally about 5 days in I found the best settings for my environment. Now it works perfectly spotting not only the necessary bands but also detects POP, TSA and Multa. (If you dont know what those are, its a must nowadays) I spent a week total of testing, in day/night, city/highway, and 1 hour up to 4 hour increments. There is a ton of customization that is not only required but a must to make this a worthwhile product. Other customization settings like the Speed MPG indicator or the GPS tracking are nice but dont seem to properly work. I was in an area that has a speed limit of 25, yet it shows speed limit of 28. I was driving at 22MPG yet the radar was showing I was going 26MPG. In the end I just disabled those features as they were annoying. The requirement of always needing to run the app on your phone is not great. Even if you set it to just run in the background it will drain your phone. The app is a must to understand the alerts being received, to customize the radar settings and keep record of those speed traps. In the end I had to have the app running on screen to quickly see what radar was doing. Its distracting and disappointing the radar does not record everything internally so you can just look at it later when launching the app. Speaking of that, if you are not running the app, it will not record any of the alerts so you will have no idea what went on during your drive. It does not keep the data for when you launch the app later. Overall trying to rate this was very difficult. On the one hand, this radar is powerful able to detect all the bands, has Oscillation protection along with TSR and Multa. However on the other, unless you actually go into those settings and turn these features on your radar is worthless. Also requiring to always run the app and no battery must always be plugged in is a huge disappointment. If you are a beginner entering into the radar market, then this one is not for you. Unless you are willing to study and customize each setting to fit your environment this radar is at 20% efficiency. On the other hand, if you are a mid to expert in radar knowledge this is a must have as its impressive with all the bands and capabilities it has.

On its own right, this detector is a great balance of sensitivity, road manners and personalization. For those with an original (non-Mk II) model like the Max 360, it has numerous internal and external improvements that make it a worthwhile upgrade. The Max 360 Mk II is now on-par with the Max 360c MK II - just without WiFi. Pros: * Excellent detection range/sensitivity. * Automatic location-based muting. * Direction indication of alerts (in front, from behind, to the left or right). * Convenient and secure mounting with easy removal. * Compatible with a long history of Escort cords and mounts. * Bluetooth connectivity to a useful phone app. * App provides crowdsourced warnings. * Micro USB cable connection to Mac/PC app for firmware and database updates. * Improved venting for better running in hot cars. Cons: * Buttons on top are not easy to navigate blindly if the detector is installed high up on a windshield. * USB-C would be preferred over Micro USB. I’ve been driving with Escort radar detectors for a long time and periodically upgrade to new models when there are reasons to do so. In general, I really enjoy their balance between sensitivity/range and road manners in that they seem to give a long-distance warnings for “real” threats while not being annoyingly noisy for anything only mildly suspicious, with the ability to vary this to your preference. My prior model before this one was the Max 360c which was great, but it was replaced with the Max 360c Mk II a while ago. This new one has all new “guts” of the 360c Mk II which really amp up how well it works. The Max 360c was a radical upgrade over the original Max 360, and this Max 360 Mk II is just as radical an upgrade over the original Max 360 and even the Max 360c. It’s like they took the step-up Max 360c Mk II and only removed the WiFi which is really only useful if your car has a WiFi hotspot which mine doesn’t. Since I already had an Escort Max 360c installed and this one is compatible with the mounts and power cord, it was a simple swap of the detector itself. If you don’t have an older compatible model like I did, the mount in the box suctions to your windshield and has an angle adjustment to get the detector level. The provided cord connects to the detector with a telephone-style plug so it won’t disconnect accidentally. The other end plugs into a standard 12v outlet (aka the cigarette lighter socket) but you can purchase other cord options. The provided cord has a nice remote control feature as well with a warning light and a Mute button. If your power socket is easier to reach than the top of the detector, you can see and mute alerts from there if you want. You can even turn off the main unit’s display and have all visual alerts happen at the remote. I bought the optional direct-wire cord to hard-wire the detector into my car’s fusebox since my car’s only 12V socket is in the trunk. After mounting the detector on your windshield with the provided suction cup mount and plugging in the power cord, just tap the power button and you’re ready to go. The default settings are great for most people but can be changed in the app later if you want. My favorite part of this detector series is that as you drive and the detector alerts, you can tell the detector to ignore that particular signal the next time you’re nearby. It will use the GPS location and the specific frequency of the signal to determine what to ignore next time. You can also use the Mark button while the alert is going off to store a particular location or condition like a patrol car that isn’t using radar. Now that it’s set up and working, you can take advantage of the App and the detector’s Bluetooth connectivity to the phone. Install the free app and pair your detector via Bluetooth to the phone. Now the app and the detector work together for more control and features. Even though you can change all settings using the detector’s screen and the buttons on the top of the detector, the app makes this a lot easier. Another huge advantage of the app is that you can share your threat markings with other drivers anonymously, and see all shared threats from other drivers. These crowdsourced warnings supplement the detector’s already great sensing capability. The app also has a map view showing your proximity to all nearby shared threats so you can best prepare or adjust your route. While the app is not required to use this detector, it does add a lot of convenience and value. When I park in unknown areas, I like to take down my detector and stow it in my glovebox to keep it out of sight. Removal of the detector is super easy with the magnetic mount and the easy to find clip on the cord. Most products these days get firmware updates to improve or extend their functionality. This detector is no different. There are free Mac and PC apps for updating the firmware and the built-in threat database of the detector. When you are notified of an update by email or by browsing the support web site, you simply remove the detector from your car and plug it in to your Mac or PC with a Micro USB cable. That connection will power the detector and connect it to the app on your computer for updates. A few minutes later, unplug it from your computer and put it back in your car. The “c” version of this detector has built-in WiFi to do all of that directly when connected to your home WiFi or your car’s WiFi hotspot, but it’s not something you’ll need to do often so I don’t miss having that capability in this model. Overall, I’ve been really impressed with the performance improvements in this Max 360 Mk II detector. It seems to start up faster than my pro Max 360c, the app connects quickly and reliably, and most importantly, it has improved sensitivity and range without making any additional false alerts. Whether you’re upgrading from a prior Escort model or getting your first one, you won’t be disappointed in how well this detector works!

Highlights: Pros: Lots of data available Customizable Arrived with latest firmware, no update needed Nice power cable include, no curly section hanging in view Easy suction cup/magnetic mount OLED color changeable to match your dash colors. Mute gps tagged false alarms Cons: Huge Finicky USB (and not usb C) Rather they kept the case and include hardwire cable Another app to run on phone Full Review: Unboxing was uneventful. I don't know why a carry case is included? Do people actually use the case and travel with the detector or what? I would have much preferred a hardwire power cable be included. The app installed and connected without issue on my phone. The software downloaded and installed without issue. No firmware updates were found which means the detector shipped with the latest. The USB port is not a C, IMHO there is no reason any device should have anything but a USB C these days.. I had to take multiple looks at the USB slot on the detector, it did not look like a micro either. Had a hard time getting a cable plugged in. Looked at it very close, figured out which direction it needs to go, and it took a firm push to plug it in, to the point I was still scared it wasn’t aligned properly and I was going to break it. Installing it in my truck was easy with the included power cable. The mount is nice, the gel on the suction cup seems to help it stick very well, I will see how well in a couple months when the sun is beating on it. The mount is nice in everyday use, but in an accident there's a good chance it’s going to become a projectile in the cockpit. I doubt the slot and magnet will hold it. But now for the big ‘con’. This thing is HUGE, compared to my previous detectors. I like them installed as hidden and unobtrusive as possible. Between the mounting bracket and the detector, it occupies about 3-4 times the space as my previous detector did. No way for me to keep the ‘stealth’ look, even in a full size pickup truck. Here’s an installation tip for the non-electrically challenged that want to hardwire without buying the factory cable. The power connector is a standard RJ22 mod plug. Power is on the center 2 pins. Do you own testing for positive and negative. The app and the detector will keep you busy customizing the settings, IF you want to. The default settings seem to do just fine but I will probably end up tweaking the settings as I get more miles on it. And why do I need another app, can’t you get together and work something out with Waze so we can use 1 app and have one interaction on our Android Auto screens? I most likely will not be using the app and having to interact with 2 screens. I love that it will lock out and mute false alarms with gps tagging. Sensitivity seems to be great, I love the direction arrows to give you a clue as to where the bogie is. Conclusion: Every electronic device seems to be jamming more smarts in a smaller form factor, except this detector. Having said that, I like the features and operation, hate the size, usb and having to use another app. I have to deduct 1 star for these reasons.