Rating of the best radar detectors in 2020

The current traffic rules are aimed at ensuring convenience and safety for all road users. However, sometimes there are situations when drivers need to get to work or home faster due to emergencies, which requires exceeding the speed limit. And in such circumstances, one does not want to deal with the police at all.

Fortunately, when choosing a radar detector, you can forget about any problems forever. The device will notify you in advance about the approach of the post, where the inspectors measure the speed. Our rating of the best radar detectors will help you choose such a device, in which we have included both inexpensive models and multifunctional devices of the premium price segment.

Best manufacturers of radar detectors

There are not many worthy companies producing radar detectors on the market today. Among them, brands are considered one of the best SHO-ME and Street storm... These manufacturers offer quality products at an attractive price, which distinguishes them from most competitors. Companies are an excellent alternative to these brands. Artway and KARKAM... However, the range of radar detectors of these two brands is noticeably smaller. Other manufacturers that have earned the trust of drivers include Neoline, SilverStone F1 and Whistler.

Artway RD-202

The rating is opened by the popular anti-radar with GPS manufactured by Artway. The RD-202 is equipped with a receiver tuned to the K (24050-24250 MHz), Ka (33400-36000 MHz) and X (10425-10625 MHz) bands. The viewing angle of the laser detector in the monitored model is 180 degrees, and the permissible operating temperature ranges from minus 10 to 60 degrees. The high-quality radar detector Artway RD-202 offers three modes of operation to choose from: "City", "Track" and "Auto". Additionally, in the settings, you can turn off individual ranges, which will increase the speed and accuracy of the response of the radar detector. Among other advantages of this model is the VCO receiver, which reduces the amount of interference, which reduces the possibility of false switching.

Advantages:

• compact size
• the ability to disable individual ranges
• radar detection accuracy
• driving speed display
• excellent sensitivity
• affordable price
• extensive radar base
• detection of the complexes "Cordon", "Strelka" and "Avtodoria"

Disadvantages:

• not found

Street Storm STR-5210EX

One of the best inexpensive radar detectors in the review comes from the Street Storm brand. The STR-5210EX model stands out from its competitors by the increased detection distance of Strelka complexes, as well as a convenient LED display with adjustable brightness level. The signal indication can also be manually adjusted within 6 steps. Street Storm STR-5210EX does not have built-in GPS, but an external STR-GP One BT module can be connected to it. According to the reviews of car owners, the radar detector works quite accurately, which is an important advantage for a device with an average cost of 2,500 rubles.

Advantages:

• actuation accuracy
• nice cost
• detection distance "Arrows"
• intuitive controls
• convenient LED screen
• inexpensive

Disadvantages:

• missing GPS module
• mediocre build quality

Fujida Neo 7500

Inexpensive, but very high quality device, thanks to which any driver can avoid a number of serious problems. To begin with, the radar detector perfectly captures the effects of most radars in use today, with a stunning 360-degree field of view ensuring device detection from any direction. If necessary, you can disable individual ranges to reduce the number of false alarms.

The radar detector is equipped with a very useful "AntiSleep" function, which may well save a person's life during a long drive and accidentally falling asleep.

Voice notification makes the use more comfortable, but if necessary, you can turn off the sound altogether so as not to be distracted by it in a difficult situation.

The rich functionality of the device will pleasantly surprise even the most picky owner, but most importantly, its price is not high. In addition to the standard radar detector, the device can perform a number of other functions: "speed filter", antisleep, chimes and a number of others. So, with it, any trip will become not only more comfortable, but also safe.

What we liked:

• Affordable price.
• High functionality.
• Reliability of operations.
• Simple and convenient setup.
• Build quality.
• Nice package.
• Frequent database updates.

Neoline X-COP 4300

The next position is taken by an inexpensive radar detector from Neoline. The X-COP 4300 operates in the K (24050-24250), Ka (33400-36000) and X (10475-10575) bands. The device has a laser detector (wavelength 800-1100 nm) with a viewing angle of 360 degrees, as well as three modes of operation to choose from: "Track", "City" or "Auto". Neoline X-COP 4300 has an extensive base of radars, protection against VG-2 detection and a function for memorizing settings. If necessary, the user can adjust the brightness of the LED screen and volume, as well as completely disable the voice alerts. A cigarette lighter is traditionally used to power the radar detector. In operation, the device consumes from 200 to 350 mA. Of the minuses of this radar detector, according to the reviews of its owners, we can note periodic false alarms and not the best quality GPS module.

Advantages:

• extensive radar base
• informative display
• reliable assembly
• ease of management
• good build
• compact

Disadvantages:

• sometimes it takes a long time to connect to satellites
• possible false positives

SilverStone F1 Monaco

The seventh place in the review of the best models of radar detectors is occupied by a quality device called Monaco from SilverStone F1. This solution is interesting in that it is the only one in the rating capable of operating in the Ku band (13400-13500 MHz). However, in Russia or the CIS, it is not particularly in demand, as for the Ka band. For this reason, this good radar detector will be especially useful for drivers who often travel abroad. The device has a built-in DSP, three modes of operation ("City", "Auto" and "Highway"), as well as protection against detection VG-2. Suction cups or adhesive tape are used to attach the device.

Advantages:

• thoughtful management
• excellent functionality
• convenient mount
• regular updates
• fast connection to GPS
• light weight - 121 g

Disadvantages:

• frequent false positives in the city
• difficult to figure out the settings

SHO-ME 77 Signature

The cheap SHO-ME 77 Signature radar detector is distinguished by its excellent quality and high response accuracy, which allowed it to become popular among motorists in Russia. This radar detector has a built-in digital signal processor (DSP), the task of which is to filter out interference and increase operating efficiency. To reduce false alarms, the device implements signature analysis. For the same purpose, you can manually disable unnecessary bands, such as X or Ka.
Model 77 Signature manufactured by SHO-ME detects Strelka, Cordon and Robot radars. In addition to its own database, the radar detector has the ability to add false trigger points, which will be useful, for example, in case of untimely updating of data on removed posts.This model can be mounted on a suction cup or placed on a rug and requires 210 mA of current to power it.

Advantages:

• the ability to add points of false triggering
• well-assembled case
• smart device management
• radar detection accuracy
• the ability to disable ranges
• hardware DSP function
• the ability to turn off some frequency ranges
• advanced signal processor

Disadvantages:

• absent

Whistler 169ST +

If you are looking for a good radar detector at an affordable cost, then look at the 169ST + from Whistler. In terms of accuracy, this radar detector bypasses most of the competitors, and the "Route", "Auto" and "City" modes (3 levels) allow fine tuning of the device for a clearer detection. All the information the driver needs is displayed on a convenient three-color display. Also, to notify about approaching the radar, voice signals are used, the operation and volume of which can be adjusted separately. Whistler 169ST + is attached to glass with a suction cup.

Advantages:

• power saving option
• three operating modes
• high detection accuracy
• convenient mount
• high-quality assembly
• frequent updates of camera bases
• GPS availability

Disadvantages:

• no critical remarks found

Neoline X-COP 4500

The X-COP 4500 model is practically no different from the Neoline antiradar device described above with the 4300 index. It also supports 3 ranges (X, K, Ka), and 3 operating modes are also available. The only significant difference between this radar detector and the younger model is the increased accuracy and the ability to manually disable individual ranges. We can say with confidence about this model that once you buy this radar detector and set it up correctly, you will definitely forget about violations.

Advantages:

• high actuation accuracy
• it is possible to disable unnecessary ranges
• high-quality assembly of the device
• several operating modes
• intuitive menu
• regular database updates
• reliable fastening

Disadvantages:

• GPS does not always work correctly
• control buttons are located very close to each other

SHO-ME G-1000 Signature

Next in line is one of the most functional radar detectors in the rating. The G-1000 Signature features DSP, signature analysis, band mute options (K, Ka and X supported), and 3 modes of operation. Among the functional capabilities of the device, attention should be paid to the settings memory, an electronic compass and the function of manually entering false switch-on points. Among other things, a radar detector with a price of up to 10,000 rubles from SHO-ME is configured to detect Strelka, Robot, Avtodoria and Kordon stations, when only the first two types are declared in the specifications of most competitors. The disadvantages of the radar detector include a small number of false alarms and not always correct database updates.

Advantages:

• support for 4 common types of radars
• work in 3 bands with the ability to disable unnecessary
• several modes of operation of the system to choose from
• high-quality assembly and additional options
• accurate filtering of interference
• fastening reliability
• frequent firmware and database updates

Disadvantages:

• sometimes false positives happen
• captured cameras are not always removed from updated databases

KARKAM STEALTH 3+

The second position of the rating is taken by the compact radar detector STELS 3+ from the KARKAM brand. This is an inexpensive, but good radar detector with support for K, Ka and X bands. This model has a character display with adjustable brightness, can work in two modes ("City" or "Highway") and allows you to turn off unnecessary bands to improve accuracy. Prevention of false alarms in STELS 3+ is also provided by 4 switchable filters. Also, the presented radar detector can display the speed of the vehicle and has an extensive base of stationary radars. In general, among budget antiradars, the KARKAM STESL 3+ model takes a very advantageous position. However, against the background of competitors, this device has a rather high sensitivity.

Advantages:

• accuracy of work
• convenient control
• several modes to choose from
• minimum false positives
• catches satellites instantly
• good viewing angles
• function "Smart"
• combination of price and features

Disadvantages:

• high sensitivity

Street Storm STR-9040EX GL

Closes TOP-10, the best radar detector with GPS-receiver manufactured by Street Storm. The STR-9040EX GL features high-quality performance and high-precision operation, which is supported by DSP and VCO functions. In addition to GPS, the monitored device supports GLONASS and has its own base with the location of the radars. If required, false alarm points can be manually added to the Street Storm compact radar detector when they are detected. Other useful functions of STR-9040EX GL include displaying vehicle speed, recording settings, and an electronic compass. Of the disadvantages of the considered model of the radar detector, only a rather high cost can be distinguished.

Advantages:

• quality Korean build
• attractive appearance
• there are no false positives
• clear notification of "Strelka" and "Robot" radars
• GLONASS support
• convenient character display
• the ability to disable individual ranges
• actuation range

Disadvantages:

• high price

Which radar detector is better to buy

In the presented rating of the best radar detectors, we have included the most interesting models that are distinguished by high accuracy of operation and reasonable cost. Individual radar detectors also feature additional functionality that enhances the performance and / or capabilities of the device. Speaking about which is the best device option to buy for your car, you should also take into account your individual needs. For example, a radar detector should work perfectly in the K-band, since it is considered the most common both in Russia and in European countries. But Ka and Ku may be required only by those who often travel abroad, because in the Russian open spaces they are extremely rare. As for the X range, similarly to K, it is supported by all radar detectors, but the corresponding fixation complexes on the roads are also practically absent.