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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 334 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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85%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the X80 Radar Detector's excellent radar detection, performance, and range. Many appreciate its ease of use, favorable price, and accuracy. Positive feedback also highlights the helpful app and Bluetooth connectivity. However, some users noted issues with the mount and occasional false alarms.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    5 out of 10

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It does a decent job at finding ping points for radars could be better though could use a different range and avoid misreads

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    its hard to get it work

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i returned this item cuz i almost got a ticket on the hw y jo I

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    wanted to give zero stars

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    horrible product that didn't work. I had a cell phone app that alerted me to radar/laser quicker than this product

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst ever

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lousy customer service. Bad Radar detector. Suction cups went flat irregular size. You can buy replacements for $10.49 plus shipping. DO NOT BUY!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for folks who want to push the limits.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought by my son. Following the speed limits makes for a better financial choice.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    You might be disappointed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It does its job, but be prepared for so many unneeded beeps of K bands. If you had the classic Escort from like 10 years ago... this will disappoint you. We are constantly (like every 5-10 mins) having to push the mute button... and yes we have tried different settings.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Escort- Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you for your feedback. Modern vehicles with radar based collision avoidance systems can cause radar alerts. Our higher-end detectors which include an updatable IVT Filter will automatically reject alerts to these systems. The best way to limit these alerts with X80 is to use Auto or Auto Lo K sensitivity modes. Also be aware that if you use the Escort Live app with X80, you can lock out fixed location X and K alerts. These are typically from automatic door openers and security systems at stores. cedarelectronics-escort

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Annoying!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing kept on going off at everything on the road. Annoying!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Failed!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I ordered this item for a birthday gift for my husband but the first time I tried to get it I wanted it delivered and was surprised when it was delayed by two days and then the delivery was canceled for no reason at all they said it was attempted delivery at my work but nobody was there to receive it which was a lie because there were six people there in the building but they never attempted to deliver it they just didn’t deliver it come to find out there was a problem in the warehouse which is only details that I was able to receive. Then I had to place the order again and it ended up being late for the intended purpose I will not be ordering again via this method thank you for nothing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Escort- Cedar Electronics Team
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      We are so sorry to hear you ran into shipping issues. Delivery is usually very reliable, straight forward, and successful! Again, sorry that it didnt go as expected. cedarelectronics-escort

  • Cons mentioned:
    False alarms

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works for me!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had this for over a year and it serves its purpose. For the price, I can tolerate a few false alarms. Honestly, the occasional false alarm reminds me to keep my speed in check! Ha! But it is key to keep the app open on my phone while driving, thus connected via Bluetooth. It quiets the alarm within a couple seconds. This is good if you're like me, and immediately check your speed. But some folks like the persistent loud alarm until they pass the radar. Up to you. I like that I can look at the display to see what I don't want to hear. I do end up unplugging it in parking lots, though, because the false alarms are constant in those areas. But for the price, this is worth it. The next step up is too expensive. Only real complaint is that the Escort Live app on my phone is a big battery drain. I have to remember to close the app when I leave my car. All in all, though, a good affordable device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth $300

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The thing goes off without there being a cop around and auto-mutes when there actually is a cop nearby. It's been less than two months and I already had to send it off to manufacturer for a warranty repair.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Escort- Cedar Electronics Team
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      You can disable AutoMute in the preferences menu. To reduce false alerts use Auto SEN mode by pressing the SEN button repeatedly to cycle through the modes. cedarelectronics-escort

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t waste your money!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    At first, I thought it was a great buy. Bluetooth, iPhone app and it spoke to you. Only problem was it was always going off and they were usually false alerts. You’d look around and see no cops or red light cameras. It made me more nervous driving with it than it did without it. Don’t waste your money!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This radar in particular don't filter the alert and go of every 2 second for everything i had to replaced 2 times cause after a while the speaker failed finally i returned

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Escort- Cedar Electronics Team
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      To reduce false alerts, try using Auto SEN mode. You can also store and lock out false alerts if you use the Escort Live app with X80 and press the detector's Mute button three times. cedarelectronics-escort

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Escort Radar

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had this radar for a week and took it right back because it kept going off for nothing being around so I had to keep slowing down and no house’s around me or anything but woods

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    RSCORT RADAR

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I BOUGHT THIS RADAR THINKING IT WAS GONNA BE GREAT BUT WIYH END OF THE YEAR IT LOST ITS SOUND AND THEN IT JUST BROKE NOT TO HAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Escort- Cedar Electronics Team
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      We are so sorry to hear you have experienced a defect. We offer a full 1-year warranty on our detectors. Please contact our service department to arrange a repair. Thank you! 800-543-1608 cedarelectronics-escort

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Rader

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Constantly have problems with the Audio. Have replaced this unit twice and the same thing with the audio keep happening.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    the range is great but speaker issues

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased 3 of these in a 1year period for all 3 vehicles I own and and all 3 speakers went out, no sound no warning.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Escort- Cedar Electronics Team
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      We are sorry to hear this. A 1 year factory warranty is included. For further assistance, please contact us at 800-543-1608 during our hours of Monday-Friday, 9am-5:00pm EST. cedarelectronics-escort

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I still is it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Speaker on radar went out after a few months but radar still works as long as ur looking at it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Escort- Cedar Electronics Team
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      We are sorry to hear that the speaker is no longer working. For further assistance, please contact us at 800-543-1608, option 2 on the menu. cedarelectronics-escort

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    recieved either a returned or refurbished item

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ordered this radar detector for a birthday present. It shipped next day and arrived on time. Upon opening the radar detector we were astonished to see it had a sticker on the inside of the box which said: Non-Saleable, the item was defective and was returned for not working. Anyway, BestBuy shipped it to me. Not happy and returned. Can not review the actual detector as I never plugged it in.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Radar detection, Range

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good detector

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ok i actually had the cobra rad 450 and exchanged for this one, this one's is leaps and bounds beyond a cobra. This one would go off over 2000 feet sooner than the cobra given the cobra would go off at about 20 feet from a source. Escort live works ok I had to reconnect alot just to get the speed to work. You have to keep your phone charging because you have to have your gps always on for the speed, red light, and live alerts to work. It does a good job at detecting radar seems to be decent range but I returned it for the simple fact after tax it was $327 and you can get a uniden r1 for $299 with no tax and free shipping. I ordered the uniden R3 which is pretty much the best windshield detector ever made for $399 and it does everything except the live alerts but waze is free so not missing much there. But there is nothing wrong with this as a detector.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    On the fence

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This radar detector worked sometimes and could have been better

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend