X-band, K-band, Ka Band, Ka Superwide, Laser - VG-2 Alert - City, Highway - 360° Detection - MPN: PASSPORT8500X50BLUE See Product Details
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Hailed as the most revolutionary radar/laser detector ever. The Passport 8500 X50's new "V-Tuned" radar receiver provides extreme detection range on all police radar, conventional and "instant-on" radar, including the new POP mode radar threat, X-Band, and up to 50% more range than the original Passport 8500 on the all-important K and Ka bands. Digital signal processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms.
Summary
Product Title: Escort Passport Radar Detector
Manufacturer: Escort
Lowest Price: $289.99
Power Score: 4.6 | 29 Reviews
General
Included Components: Passport 8500 X50 Radar/Laser Detector Comprehensive Owner's Manual Quick-Release Windshield Mount Coiled SmartCord Quick Reference Card Travel Case
General Features: audible alert, auto mute, backlit display, display dimmer, earphone jack, mute, VG-2 Protection, visual alert, volume adjustment
Power Source: Automobile Power Adapter (DC)
detection bands: X-band 10.53 GHz ± 25 MHz, K-band 24.15 GHz ± 100 MHz, Ka Band 34.70 GHz ± 1.30 GHz, Laser
Sensitivity Modes: City, Highway
Dimensions: 1.25" Height x 2.85" Width x 5.32" Depth
Warranty Information: 1 Year
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Programmable Features: Power-On Indication Power-On Sequence Signal Strength Meter AutoMute Audio Tones City Mode Sensitivity Display Brightness Dark Mode Radar / Laser Bands Radar Receiver / Detector Type: Superheterodyne, Varactor-Tuned VCO Scanning Frequency Discriminator Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Display Type: Ultra-Bright Matrix Display with 280 LEDs
Shadow Technology: VG-2 Alert
Laser Wavelength: 0"
Detection Area: 360
Strengths: Distance of notification. This is my 2nd unit for my son because it's saved me over $1000 in potential citations
Weakness: Still gets false notifications/lack of volume strength from both sides of the unit-It should be to your left for best hearing-the suction cups don't last-they should be larger/stronger
FYI- NO difference in performance between the red and blue-visual aesthetic difference only. Strongly recommend-It's paid for itself at least 5 times over, already. It will tell you over hills and around curves, as advertised. Laser notification could be increased. It's worth the money. Don't waste your time on the cheaper units.
Strengths: The detection is extremely good. It has yet to miss a police radar, and gives few false warnings
Weakness: It falls of the windshield every-so-often, but other than that, none.
I have been exposed to a few different kinds of radar detectors, but this is by far the best. Yes it does cost extra money, but whether you blaze down the road at 120 mph, or just keep up with traffic at 25 over on the interstate, this device is a great investment.
Strengths: Reputation, apparent value and ergonomic appeal(blue display).
Weakness: A straight cord would be nice.
I've had my 8500 X50 Blue for a few days now and really like it. Be advised though, that with laser, you pretty much can expect a gotcha. Today I drove smack dab into a pack of biker cops just peeling off one after another to stop cars in front of me. I was lucky. I wasn't speeding, but my detector never went off. I don't think the Escort was at fault, but the guy with the gun must have been a...
Strengths: Detects at least a mile from source giving you plenty of time to correct your speed. Very little chatter from other "non-threatening" sources.
Weakness: Can't think of any yet!
An excellent radar detector with plenty of range and the ability to distinguish between real radar and other sources so very few false alarms. Already paid for itself in 4 weeks! Highly recommended!
Strengths: looks, quality, range
Weakness: falls out of the plug that holds it onto the windshield at times
i havent received my order for another escort passport 8500 blue yet, but i've used the passport 8500 red for a while now. most recently it was used two days ago on a 4 hour drive up to lake tahoe, california. it went off twice and saved me both times. like the other review said, you're pretty much going to get caught if they hit you with laser. i was hit with laser on the same drive (but i was...
Strengths: Accuracy and sophisticated features like "POP" detection
Weakness: None so far
My first experience with radar/laser detection so I wanted "the best" unit available, with a set-it-and-forget-it functionality. The X50 does not dissappoint. It works flawlessly right out of the box, and has already paid for itself, in terms of sending Smokey home without MY cash. The hardest thing for a radar detection newbie is to learn to trust the little machine rather than your own eyes. I...
Strengths: K and KA band protection. Display (high level of information displayed). Good customization abilities.
Weakness: Laser protection mediocre, although this is no different than any other radar detector.
Phenomenal product. Protection is great. Product is very easy to use right out of the box with no customization (factory defaults are well thought out), but if you want to customize the product there is plenty of opportunity to do so. Lots of time is spent arguing over which is better, the x50 or the Valentine. I think it comes down to personal preference. For my money, the two units each provide...
Strengths: It has outstanding sensitivity. It picks up radar way beyond visual range.
Weakness: The X band is overly sensitive in city mode.
I am still learning all the functions, but it is simply the best detector I have ever owned. The blue LED is easy to read and looks cool.
Strengths: Comes ready to work right out of the box. Easily understood instructions. Seems to be a quality built sturdy unit with a fairly low profile on the dash. Very sensitive to the police radar in "AUTO"
Weakness: Not much to say but if I had to, I would say that it needs to have a louder alarm for those of us who drive with the music up.
This unit paid for itself within 2 days of installing it into my car. It comes in a very nice protective case which was great, but if it would have saved me 50 bucks on the price, I would have passed on the leather case. The unit will be on my dash until it dies or I find a better one which would be hard to do because for the money, this is the best radar dector I have ever owned. (this is my...
The Escort Passport 8500 X50 is a mid-priced radar detector. Escort promotes this radar detector as having 50% more range on the K and Ka bands than the original Passport 8500. The Passport 8500 X50 offers protection on all bands, at a full 360 degrees, so that you will never be taken by surprise by a red light or speed trap. The multiple laser sensors help to make it so you know when things are...
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The Escort Passport 8500 may have been succeeded by the Passport 9500 series of detectors, but this does not diminish the capabilities of the 8500 X50 in any way. The original Passport 8500 was...
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Strengths: Many options, very sensitive. Well built
Weakness: Owners manual could be better
I compared the X50 with my old 4500 with a radar gun I have used for baseball - X band). The X50 beat the 4500 by a very large margin. Started getting a warning at +/- 3200' around a fair curve and very slight hill. It's range is so good that I have to get framilliar to the early warning without thinking they are false alarms. Lots of custom settings, so far I'm just using the factory defaults...
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