Customers praise the MAX 3 Radar Detector's excellent radar detection, ease of use, and performance. Many appreciate its accuracy, range, and the helpful GPS and app features, along with the convenient mounting system and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility. However, some customers mention experiencing false alarms and find the price to be a significant factor. A few also noted concerns about the display and app's battery consumption.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Max 3 Review
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the range on this radar detector. Has already saved me plenty of times! Love the app as well! Very easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Peace of mind, just in case....
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy setup to customize how you want your device to function. Escort has an app to help with those functions. Will self store false alerts after three notifications. My last alert was at least 1/4 mi ahead. I chose this detector mainly because the safety alerts in some vehicles like adaptive cruise control or lane detection in other devices give a false alert. This one doesn't.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy, Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good mid range detector
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Upgraded and worth the price range. The app is very nice as well. Great range and accuracy
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Dependable Radar
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really like this Radar Detector. It is a bit different, as I was not use to using an app to do the initial set-up, but it is very easy and you can customize it. It has a voice that talks to you and seems to minimize false alerts over time. I also like the new suction Cup. Lastly, it detects from long range and works well. I think this is a fantastic radar.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great detector from a great company.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I think this detector works great. Since I installed it in my car it has performed great and never has any problems. I think it is well designed and also looks great. It was easy to install (l hardwired it into my Cadillac's fuse panel with the optional hard wiring kit).
I would recommend this item for anyone who wants reliable and quick detection of radar while in the city or open road.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great detector after firmware update
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This detector is a lot of bang for the buck. When you buy it, update the firmware and go to the max 3 setup video by Vortex Radar on YouTube. After update and optimizing settings this detector is top notch. Very minimal false alerts and works spectacular. Do not plug and play this detector. Update firmware first and foremost then customize settings by YouTube.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Escort radar sector - would recommend
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Radar detector was very easy to install and seems to be effective (have used it a couple weeks). Phone app is good and would recommend using. Still getting a number of false alarms on Ka band. Data base of speed limits and traps seems accurate so far. Expensive but appears goof quality.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Stay clear of the madzda cx5's lol
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this thing. Super accurate and not many false detections. Only thing is that the max3 goes nuts with every mazda cx5 suv it sees. Honestly quite amusing to me. No the less the best bang for the buck radar on the market and the bluetooth and gps are cool added features in the escort live app
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Radar detection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lets u know what u want to know!!!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
did an amazing job on my trip from Minneapolis to New Mexico!. Continues to do so locally! I get the pings and make adjustments as needed. I was worried I couldn't put it up on the dashboard but it works perfectly in the middle console next to the water bottle. If you're looking to have a little help knowing when "overspeed" occurs or when you're being pinged, This is the most reliable device ever! Definitely would buy again! Definitely a five-star review! Definitely would make a greatly appreciated gift!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Escort- Cedar Electronics Team
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Thank you so much for the amazing review and encouraging words!! For best performance, we do recommend mounting the detector to the windshield with the provided mount. We hope you had an excellent trip!
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Flawless
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very responsive and just as accurate. There really are a lot less false alerts with this model. Plus, I absolutely love the magnetic window mount.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must have for highway travelers
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I highly recommend one of these for as I call them road warriors has saved me several times easy to get to cruising down the interstate or highway and east to go a few over and get pulled over this alerts you to radar present
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Radar detection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love it. Got this for a trip along the east coast…..it pointed out speeding & red light cams…..laser, even air patrolled areas. It was a lifesaver to say the least. Made my destination in record time!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Escort Max 3 works great
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have an escort radar detector in all 3 of my cars. This one works as great. Less falsing from other vehicles than the older models and blocks out other signals permanently using GPS locations. Definitely recommend escort and this model.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best in its class
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This allows me to have an understanding as to where those with radar are. Has saved me too many times to count.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Escort radar detectors
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works very well is easy to use and does not have too many false alerts which is great
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very good range Detector!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After upgrading from a Whistler XTR-145 this detector has a really amazing range compared to it. It rarely picks up false alerts when connected to the network.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
False alarms
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth the money and peace of mind.
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great. People can say what they want but this thing has saved us time and time again. Some false alarms but not as many and lower end ones.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Extremely helpful & Amazing product!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This product has been great and has helped me save tons of money on speeding tickets. It also helps alert me of red light cameras. I love the app which helps you connect to other users and shows the history of other alerts. I highly recommend it!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Escort- Cedar Electronics Team
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We are so happy to hear that the Max 3 has saved you from getting speeding tickets and that you are enjoying the additional benefits of using the Drive Smarter app. Thank you so much for the great review and for recommending us!
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Driving with confidence
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Driving from Colorado to Chicago ,Escort max 3 made it easier ,safer and faster travel for my family .There are plenty of radar detected ,and a split of a second laser was detected and I immediately reacted toward a safer driving .Even the police that is hiding in the middle of a highway was spotted by escort.Story short NO TICKETS!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Escort MAX 3, does the job and does it well
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great radar detector. Bought this to upgrade against my Escort Smart Radar. Worked very well, extremely configurable. Range is great. In my opinion, the best bang for the buck against others in the Escort line or Uniden line Sure, it doesn't have DSP or directional arrows, nor is it stealth (which is what I really liked about the Smart Radar), but got the job done very well. I didn't have DSP or directional arrows before, so didn't miss it, and I had it paired with Escort Live Radar on my phone. A great pair.