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Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar Detector – Extended Long Range, AutoMute, AutoSensitivity, Audible Alerts, Adjustable LED Display, Signal Strength Meter, Grey, 1.25"X2.85"X5.32"
Brand | Escort |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
Power Source | DC |
Display Type | LED |
Product Dimensions | 5.32"L x 2.85"W x 1.25"H |
About this item
- Stay Informed - During an alert the 8500X50 displays all the information you need to make the best possible decision Vehicle Speed Laser Band and Signal Strength are displayed to keep you informed of your surroundings
- AutoSensitivity – Based on speed route and more this Passport detector continuously analyzes incoming signals and adjusts the sensitivity automatically while in the city or on the highway to eliminate false alerts
- Clear Audible Alerts - Allows hands free operation and crystal-clear communication Based on signal strength alerts will sound and occur faster as the signal strengthens allowing you to keep your eyes on the road without distractions
- Ultra Fast Protection - The Passport 8500 X50 warns you of all radar bands including conventional and instant-on X band K band and Superwide Ka band and POP Get the alerts faster with this escort radar detector and have more time to react
- Everything You Need - The 8500X50 Escort radar detector comes with a convenient travel case for wherever the road takes you a SmartCord for power and an Escort Radar Detector Windshield Mount for easy installation
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Easy to install | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
Suction power | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 4.2 |
Accuracy | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | — | 4.0 |
Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.5 | 5.0 | — | — | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | LycoGear | Freezaah |
power source | DC | Corded Electric, Battery Powered | DC | DC | — | Battery Powered |
display type | LED | VFD | OLED | OLED | — | LED |
voltage | — | — | 12 volts | 12 volts | — | 12 volts |
Product Description
Product Description
The Escort 8500 X50 police radar detector brings one of the most advanced high performing radar detectors for cars to your travels wherever they may take you With all of the features the 8500 X50 brings to your car this police scanner for cars comes ready to use out of the box However you can also instantly customize it for your unique driving preferences including Power On indication Meter type AutoMute Brightness level including full Dark Mode Audio Tones and selectable radar.
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Escort 80-000085-15 Passport 8500X50 Black Radar Detector, Blue Display^Escort zippered travel case^Quick-release windshield mount^Coiled SmartCord^Owner's manual
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Product Dimensions | 5.32 x 1.25 x 2.85 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
ASIN | B005IQGNCU |
Item model number | 80-000085-14 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,275,312 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry) #447 in Passport Covers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | Grey |
Manufacturer | Escort Inc. |
Date First Available | October 15, 2011 |
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Customers like the performance, quality and range of the radar detector. For example, they mention it works well, is well worth the money and has an amazing range. Some appreciate the sensitivity, and ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on false alarms, volume and accuracy.
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Customers like the performance of the radar detector. For example, they say it works well, is fairly effective, and gives consistent results. Some mention that the range is excellent and the false alarms work well. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and value of the product.
"...Range is excellent, falsing works well but will be determined by the area you operate it in. Lots of things utilize radar...." Read more
"...The detection range is spot on, I usually get 15+ seconds of alert to an approaching radar which is more than enough time to slow down...." Read more
"...10/10 for the ability to detect radar guns. During the rare encounter with a police officer who has an X band radar gun, I was able to detect..." Read more
"...One great feature that I’ve found valuable is the ability to place the detector anywhere on your windshield because it comes with a windshield mount..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the radar detector. They say it's well worth the money, one of the best detectors money can buy, and a better value at a lower price. The detector has a decent range and sensitivity, and is a great investment for proactive commuters. However, some customers have to get used to the false alarms.
"...It's efficient and cost effective without paying for a number of bells and whistles you simply will never use...." Read more
"...Money well spent? You bet. I am thinking about a second one for another car. That should say it all." Read more
"...Decent range and sensitivity, cheap, fairly effective. I think this would make a great first detector for anyone." Read more
"This is a great investment for proactive commuters and those who like to slow down and drop the music before encounter a traffic enforcer...." Read more
Customers like the range of the radar detector. They say it has a further extended range, and picks up from a far distance. Some say it helps with locating speed cameras and that it has less false readings than their old unit.
"...Also, the range seems to be really well. I have had it identify troopers 0.5-1 mile away...." Read more
"...Range is excellent, falsing works well but will be determined by the area you operate it in. Lots of things utilize radar...." Read more
"I like it quite a bit no trash really good range" Read more
"...The 8500 x50 was great, but this one has a further extended range which is great. This one does great out in the western states in the wide open...." Read more
Customers like the sensitivity of the radar detector. They say it has a decent range and sensitivity, and is very sensitive to ambient signals. They appreciate the different modes that dial in sensitivity. Some customers also mention that the ability to detect radar and laser signals is the reason for choosing this unit.
"...I like that the display identified the strength of the signal and the TYPE of radar that is being detected...." Read more
"...5/10 for false positives. The radar detector has 3 modes: Highway, City and Auto. I've found that switching modes does not make much of a difference...." Read more
"...sooner than my previous model, with more accuracy, and is more sensitive to radar. I think it was a good purchase." Read more
"...It has an incredible ability to detect 9 radar signals at once, so if you’re passing a car with proximity sensors and there is a cop ahead running..." Read more
Customers find the radar detector easy to use and set up. They say it has good instructions and is easy to operate. They also say the volume controls are easy to read and the sound is not annoying.
"...The set up of this detector is really simple and I suggest veiwing a YouTube video that shows how to set up and use the multiple functions on the..." Read more
"...Setup was super easy. It was up and running in seconds...." Read more
"Relatively cheap, easy to use, and effective. What else can you ask for?..." Read more
"...It is so cheap and very small. Installation was incredibly easy and the display is very bright (in a good way)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the false alarms. Some mention it has very few false alarm, while others say it picks up a lot of false alarm.
"...of these signs scattered over about 60 miles and the constant beeping is very annoying...." Read more
"...With this on I never get any false alerts, in fact most false alerts come from having K and X bands, and since all the police in my area use KA band..." Read more
"...It beeps non stop seemingly for picking up signals from storefronts and similar reasons. But it beeps in the highway too a lot...." Read more
"...This picks up a lot of false alerts, especially laser band. In the evening, the radar is useless because it picks up too many false alerts...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the volume of the radar detector. Some like the auto mute feature, which automatically lowers the volume after a few seconds. They say it can be heard in a convertible with the top down. However, others say that the volume controls suck and the sounds for X, K, and other alarms cannot be made.
"...The mute button on the power cord is handy for muting the alert once you have figured out the source...." Read more
"...I found that on full volume, your music can start to cover it up; however, the detector is still audible at what I consider to be high music volume...." Read more
"...The beep can be set to very high volume and I can hear it clearly even when playing music very loud and with my loud exhaust on my Infiniti G37...." Read more
"...The exception to that is on laser alerts, which are fairly loud and usually startle me...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the radar detector. Some mention it's extremely accurate and sensitive, with very few false readings. However, others say that it gives a lot of false warnings for laser and that it falsifies at times.
"...It reports radar detection sooner than my previous model, with more accuracy, and is more sensitive to radar. I think it was a good purchase." Read more
"...Is very accurate, only false alarms seem to be from construction equipment and door sensors on retail locations...." Read more
"...Overall, I rate this detector a 9/10. The false positives can become a little annoying, but when it comes down to it, i'd rather have it tell me..." Read more
"...The most important aspect of this detector is that it is very accurate...." Read more
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The unit has a lot of features that I really like. The mute button on the power cord is handy for muting the alert once you have figured out the source. Also, the unit has an "auto-mute" feature that turns the volume down on the alarm after the first few chirps which helps with being annoying. Also, in addition to the normal "city" and "highway" modes, you can choose "auto" which lets the unit decide where you are and what is a real alert. For the most part this works beautifully and saves me the trouble of switching.
I like that the display identified the strength of the signal and the TYPE of radar that is being detected. You start to learn to take some bands more seriously than others and to predict which alarms are real and which aren't. Also, the range seems to be really well. I have had it identify troopers 0.5-1 mile away. Once, while driving down the interstate, it made a noise I hadn't heard before and identified the band as "laser." Sure enough about 500 feet later I saw an unmarked state police car parked in a clump of trees in the median. I later found out that laser is relatively uncommon, very expensive, and hard to detect. This unit did perfectly, though.
Finally, I wanted to address the one complaint I have even though it's probably not really a fair criticism. The unit goes off constantly in Illinois because the state has seen fit to equip EVERY construction sign with a radar gun. One stretch that I drive has literally a dozen of these signs scattered over about 60 miles and the constant beeping is very annoying. Sometimes I just unplug the unit and drive without it through this area. But, like I said, I'm not sure this is fair. The signs aren't cops, but they do actually have real radar, so I'm not sure there is any way the 8500 could be expected to tell.
One last thing, be sure that you understand that while this unit may save you a speeding ticket, that if you get pulled over for any other reason, the police officer is 0% likely to give you a warning once he sees your radar detector. That's just the fact of the matter.
Overall, I have been very impressed with this unit and recommend it over the chapter units I have tried in the past. I know detectors can go for up to $700 or more, and I can't attest to what those are like, but this one does everything I expected it to splendidly.
To use a radar detector you have to understand how police radar works, what the doppler effect is and so on. If you don't you'll just present yourself as another remedial mind when you write your negative review as many reviewers here have already done. I have to admit they are entertaining if not very bright.
I shut down x band where I live, law enforcement hasn't used it here for years. There is still some K band activity but the lions share is Ka as it is in most places. I see laser though rarely. I am fortunate enough to not live in a metro area so all the traffic signal photography isn't a concern for me. This detector offers a "no x" setting out of the box. I shut x band down internally so as not to see it displayed on the screen.
Range is excellent, falsing works well but will be determined by the area you operate it in. Lots of things utilize radar. We used to call Microwave ovens Radar Ranges back in the day.. Way back .. way way back. Commercial businesses use radar, garage door openers sometimes use it, even the giant farm vehicles use it. There are a myriad sources of radar signals and lucky you, your detector is going to tell you about them. When it does, if you know the signal isn't police radar you reach over, press the mute and go on about your day. If it was law enforcement you just got saved a few hundred bucks.
Can you operate the remote for your TV? Did you take the time to figure out how? And now do you understand cause and effect with it? You can do the same thing with a radar detector and you should if you want it's benefit. Traffic tickets are super spendy. You don't want one.
All that being said the bottom line here is this is a good detector. It's efficient and cost effective without paying for a number of bells and whistles you simply will never use. I don't love the non rotary controls, but .. the ones it comes with are just what it is. They work. I can use them.
Sometimes I speed because I want to. Other times I'm not paying as much attention as I should be. In either case I don't want to be delayed by ol Smokey or pay to play. And you've heard about the 55 mph tree right. The officer points a radar unit at a tree and measures its speed at 55 mph. if you receive a radar measured ticket and your detector didn't alert you it may give you pause for concern what the officer was measuring when he locked your speed into the unit.
This is really simple. If you buy a radar detector learn how to use it. If a radar detector annoys you .. and all of them will at some juncture simplify your life, shut up and pay the ticket.
This detector is competent.
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The first one only stopped functioning when my sons were rear ended, the impact damaged the unit. There's nothing that can be done about lazers, once they spray you they have you. K and Ka bands are detected from quite a distance. Driving is all about caution anyway.
I can't say enough positive things about Escort radar detecors!