Customer Ratings & Reviews

Things that I like: 1) performance is exceptional, can detect signal at least 15 seconds ahead, often more. 2) auto remember false signals Things that I don't like 1) Bought it when it is on sale but still quite expensive. 2) if you have more than one car, you will need to buy another windshield mount. The suction cup has adhesives on it, and cannot be removed once it is on the windshield.

I use this for my daily commute, so I am traveling the same roads ten times a week. This radar detector is ideal for my situation, because it literally catalogs data for the routes it travels and uses it ti refine it's operation when on that route again. It also has a feature where any car with the same device who travels a road ahead of me sets an alert for MY device if a speed trap exists on that given day. It also tracks my speed, so it can be used to check a speedometer and you can program it to alert you if you go over your desired speed. It has far more functions that the old radar detectors. I HIGHLY recommend it for anyone needing to avoid tickets, whether by being alerted of the presence of officers, or by reminding you that you are exceeding it.

This thing works and works well! You'll hear threats and see them graphically displayed long before your in range for a potential problem. It's expensive but well worth the money. Highly recommended!

The Escort Max has very stylish appearance, but the features are what makes it exceptional, although what maters is how it performs. Here the Passport Max excels. The first thing you notice is the increased range and early alerts, as well as how few false alerts are there. It also warns you of red light cameras and speed traps. I am overall very happy with my purchase, although some may find the price high. But you get what you pay for.

This radar out performs the previous 9500. It alerts you way earlier; which important for a detector in order to avoid tickets. The earlier You can detect a radar The better since cops tend to turn their radars on and off. You will be eating your money if you get anything less: your detector shouldn't work when you are able to see the cop.

I saw some negative reviews on this product and I was nervous to buy it. I bought it and I'm glad I did. The unit performed well. The only real adjustment I made was to turn up the volume. It saved me on my first road trip. It is easy to use and I like the color display.

I like the unit...it replaces my valentine one and has much greater range. On auto no X it has few false alarms. The computer interface is pretty much useless for setting up user preferences

This radar detector is working well, I just do not know how to get everything set on it, I used it this weekend and I found it did not detect the radar as quickly as I expected. I will get everything set and hopefully I will have more range with it.

Just purchased a new bmw, you can change the colors of the unit to match my car, also a very easy setup, the window unit holds strong and even in the Florida heat I have no problem. I give this unit a A, it also has very few false alerts

Found that the best suction occurs if you moisten the cup prior to attaching to windshield. Very stylish design with easy to understand instructions.

I drive 25,000 miles per year and can not afford to have points on my drivers license so a great radar detector is just common sense. This one does a great job detecting radar on all bands, POP and laser. The best feature is the GPS lockout of the same signal in the same place after 3 passes. If you drive on the same routes a frequently you don't have to put up with false alarms which of course is great. The GPS function also allows you to be notified of red light cameras and red light camera speed detection locations, sweet. It has the ability to network with other escort users who push a button but that is not a service that I am using... maybe later.

I bought a cheaper one on a trip, I returned it as soon as I got back home. I would be looking at the cops before it would ever alert me. This new one gives me plenty of time to slow down. Just a lil on the expensive side.

I'm not sure if its just mine or if all of them are like this but mine tends to make noise when going down a bumpy road. My friend has a different cheaper model and I never notice any noise. Other then that the product works great and I would recommend this to anyone looking to buy one.

This is absolutly the best radar detector I have ever owned. I have been using detectors since 1976. Started with Fuzzbuster 1. I have had them all, over 100 different units and 3,000,000 miles (traveling salesman). Current inventory was Escort Redline and Valentine 1 , both segmented and non segmented. Both latest software. The new Max came with the 1.8 software and the Ka range is unbelievable. I use auto no X mode (auto mode filters out K band lane change radar on Odyssey Touring Elite) and could not be happier. The mount is a little tricky on very sloped windshields. The release button to take the detector down is too far forward and on a very sloped windshield the button is hard to get to. I waited to buy and read the Escort Max forums about this issue and that issue but finally bought one. I absolutly kill Ka, front, back, side or around a curve. And it is so quiet. When it signals Ka its real. I had 2 Valentines and 2 Redlines and they are sold. This is the best by far and I have not even talked about all the other features it has.

I have 3 X50's and this thing far surpasses those in performance, it really picks up radar a long way away, has already saved me a few times! I love how it locks out the false alarms that it detects so it won't go off again next time you go by that location. LOVE IT !

I have been wanting a great radar detector for a few years. I had a friend buy the 9500ix and is still impressed with it's abilities. When I was ready to purchase a quality radar detector, I had seen an ad for the Escort Max. Needless to say it didn't take me long to purchase one. I have had it for a little over a month and cant believe that I waited so long before I bought an escort. I would highly recommend this unit to any one if they can afford it. Honestly I don't think you can afford not to own one.....

the passport max does everything that it says it does.

I was really interested in the function that shows you what the speed limit is on the road that you are traveling on but this only works when you purchase the phone connection and then subscribe to the app. This unit already connect via GPS, why not have that information for free?

Have had cheaper Cobra's but this learns the false readings and with the GPS feature mutes them out after 2-3 times on the same route so when it goes off there is usually active radar etc. Picks up quite a good distance from source allowing time to be sure you are adjusted right. Also the volume related to the speed is great. It is pricey, but would purchase again. Got this for a Mustang Convertible as it is so easy to be faster than you realize, got the Geek Squad to hardwire it in so no clutter from the power port so looks a lot better

So far the radar detector has performed great. But I suspect there is a band that the detector is not picking up. I travel between Washington. DC and NJ and the detector has not. Pick up signals from the state trooper and yet they have stopped cars around me with out my detector going off.