Radar detector rating 2022: top 20 best
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• According to TASS data provided by the traffic police, from the beginning to May 2023, 60 million fines for speeding were issued using video recording cameras. But if you are reading this article, you will not be included in the new statistics.
• Being not only an author of articles, but also a car enthusiast, I studied the offers of radar detectors in the Russian automotive market, and looked at the latest two years' novelties in order to offer you the best radar detectors that are available today. Also, when compiling the list, expert reviews of popular models of radar detectors were taken into account.
Council: you should avoid very cheap models up to 3000 rubles. It is believed that budget radar detectors are very inaccurate, but many models within 4500-5000 rubles use GPS and a base of stationary radars, but ultra-state employees do not have such capabilities. I also suggest that you take a look at rating of video recordersso that on the way you are protected as much as possible not only from fines, but also from auto-setups and other unpleasant situations.
Top budget radar detectors up to 5000 rubles
10. Radar detector Stinger S650 ST
- bands: K, Ka, X, Ultra-K, Ultra-X
- radar detection: all standard ranges + "Arrow"
- modes: "City", "Route"
- POP support
- electronic compass
• Do you need an inexpensive and good radar detector to catch all popular radars, including Strelka? This is the Stinger S650 ST. It has up-to-date "anti-radar" databases for Russia and the CIS countries, has simple controls, and voice alerts (however, they cannot be turned off).
• According to the owners, the Stinger S650 ST has a good detection range – up to 1 kilometer for KRIS P and other previous generation radar modules.
Pros and cons Reliable mounting on three suction cups Compact size Optimal price-performance ratio Good rejection of false signals Slightly nasal voice Dull screen Self-diagnosis cannot be turned off9. Radar detector SHO-ME 520-STR
- Bands: K, Ka, Ku, X, Ultra-K
- Radar detection: "Robot", "Arrow"
- Modes: City, Highway
- POP support
• No longer a novelty, but still a very popular model from a well-known South Korean brand, fully justifying its cost. SHO-ME 520-STR is in demand among users for one simple reason – it notifies about tripods for a kilometer or more.
• If you need a more functional model that catches all the cameras on the poles and has a minimum of interference, then this radar detector will not work. But against tripods, I repeat, it is perfect.
• In the settings, you can turn off individual ranges, adjust the sensitivity of the radar detector, as well as mute the volume of sound alerts and increase / decrease the brightness of the display.
Pros and cons Convenient suction cup mount Simple settings Non-irritating sound signal Anti-slip mat included No false alarms Does not respond to all cameras8. Radar detector SHO-ME Quattro Signature
- Bands: K, X
- Radar detection: Cordon, Strelka, Avtodoriya, Robot
- Modes: signature analysis, "City", "Route", "Auto"
- GLONASS, GPS, stat. radar
- Anti dream
- Electronic compass
• It's nice to meet in a radar detector of a budget price category both GPS and a radar base. And such a function as Antison is useful for drivers on long trips.
• According to customer reviews, this model even catches tripods aimed at the back, though it does it at close range. And the update of the camera databases comes out with enviable regularity.
• The radar detector is installed on a suction cup, and due to its compact size it does not distract from the road. Data about the detected radars are displayed, there are also voice warnings.
Pros and cons simple settings does not heat up during operation compact high-quality, bright display false alerts happen, but rarely7. Radar detector Artway RD-204 Signature + GPS
- Bands: K, Ka, X, Ultra-K, Ultra-X
- Radar detection: Robot, Avtodoriya, Avtohuragan, Arena, Vocord, Kordon, Krechet, Chris, Odyssey, Oskon
- Modes: signature analysis, "City", "Route", "Auto"
- POP support
- GPS, base station radar
- Electronic compass
• This small device notifies by voice about the detected cameras and shows the speed, time and distance to the object. There is a silent smart mode. After 2-3 hours of travel, the device offers the driver to rest. On the one hand, a useful "feature", especially on a long journey, but this annoys some owners of a radar detector.
• Artway RD-204 sees not only cameras, but also railway crossings, traffic police posts, warns of a stop line and a pedestrian zone.
• But there are problems with catching the reflected signal, so the Artway RD-204 sees cameras in the back only when you have already passed them. This is a significant shortcoming of the model.
Pros and cons easy to set up false positives rare voice alerts quiet voice alerts does not work well with back facing cameras6. Radar detector Prestige RD-202
- Bands: K, Ka, X, Ultra-K, Ultra-X
- Radar detection: "Robot", "Arrow"
- Modes: City, Highway
- GPS, base station radar
• In the selection of radars, the Prestige RD-202 stands out for two qualities: the price (quite budget) and the size. The device is very small, literally the size of a matchbox, and there is no problem to find a place for it in the car. Despite its size, it sees the device quite well – judging by the reviews, it reaches the cameras for about half a kilometer.
• Tips-alerts gives a clear, pleasant female voice. On the track it works easily and naturally, but in the city you will have to track cameras only by GPS points.
Pros and cons small size unobtrusive voice alerts difficulties with software no number of modern frequencies the display is small, it is hard to read5. Radar detector Carmega RDT-470 GPS
- Bands: K, Ka, X,
- Radar detection: "Avtodoria", "Cordon", "Arrow"
- Modes: City, Highway, Auto
- GPS, base station radar
• Perhaps this is one of the most stylish radar in the ranking. Elegant lacquered body, smooth contours, and an OLED display with adjustable brightness levels. Perhaps, such a device is not ashamed to give as a gift to a car enthusiast friend.
• The filling corresponds to the appearance – there is GPS, and the definition of the most popular radar systems among traffic cops, and the camera database (updated once a month), and voice notification when approaching a significant point (traffic police post or camera). The device also warns in advance about approaching a section of the road where it is necessary to limit the speed, and the matter is not limited to one short squeak – Carmega RDT-470 will helpfully remind you of the required speed throughout the entire segment, and also give a signal if the speed has been exceeded .
• The accuracy of operation is very high, the cameras in the back are visible for two hundred meters, but in order to achieve this, you need to tinker with the instructions. Although many drivers report that setting up the Carmega RDT-470 GPS is easy and enjoyable, however, as with other radars, there are a few subtleties that are easier to learn by calling technical support. Judging by the reviews, it is very decent: they will show, tell and help.
Pros and consBeautiful designAccurate operation Convenient settingsEasy updating of basesYellow font is difficult to read, especially on a sunny day4. Radar detector Artway RD-200 GPS
- Bands: K, Ka, X, Ultra-K, Ultra-X
- Radar detection: "Avtodoria", "Cordon", "Arrow"
- Modes: City, Highway, Auto
- POP support
- GPS, base station radar
- Electronic compass
• The competition between police radars and detectors is reminiscent of the saying: for every action there is a reaction. Back in 2012, only a couple of radar detectors could recognize the Strelka, beloved by traffic cops. Now, ten years later, almost all models can recognize and map the location of a road post equipped with Strelka.
• Artway RD-200 GPS also, of course, catches Strelka – both ST and M varieties. In addition to Strelka, the device can also detect Cordon, Avtodoria, cameras placed in the corners, and much more. And so that a smart device does not mistake a power line for a police car, protection against false alarms is built into it.
• True, with regard to camera alerts, the device slows down a bit – drivers complain that the alert comes when the camera can be seen almost with the naked eye. This applies only to portable cameras, and stationary Artway RD-200 GPS catches from afar. But, as the company's experts say, the reason may lie in the settings – they are thin on the device, step left and right – and the device begins to "think". The technical support service can help with this – they are happy to give advice on settings.
pros and cons3. Radar detector Playme TWICE
- Bands: K, Ka, X
- Radar detection: "Arrow", "Robot"
- Modes: City, Highway, Auto
- POP support
- GPS, base station radar
- Electronic compass
• This is not the first anti-radar in the Playme line to receive an OLED screen, but it has a three-line screen, and not a single-line one, like Quick. An anti-slip mat and a bracket with suction cups are provided for mounting it on a dashboard or on a windshield.
• The built-in Playme TWICE database contains information about Avtodoria tracking systems, so it will warn the driver if the speed limit is exceeded on the tracked section of the road.
• In the settings, you can turn off sound alerts, turn radar recognition on and off separately for each range, adjust the sensitivity of the radar detector, turn GPS on and off.
• When driving around the city, false alarms happen, but very rarely. Tip: turn on City 2 mode. On the track, the device is silent, and starts to react only when the car comes close to the threshold of the allowed speed.
Pros and consbright displayeasy setup there is a smart mode that automatically switches modes depending on the speedsometimes there are false positives2. Radar detector iBOX PRO 100 Signature
- Bands: K, Ka, X
- Radar detection: "Robot", "Amata", "Arena", "Barrier-2M", "Berkut", "Binar", "VKS", "Vizir", "Iskra", "Kordon", "Chris", " Chris-P, LISD, LISD-2, PKS-4, Poliscan, Radis, Sokol, Strelka
- Modes: signature analysis, "City", "Route", "Auto"
- Radar detector with laser receiver
- GLONASS, GPS, stat. radar
- Anti dream
• This radar has everything most drivers need, from camera alerts and the ability to add your own waypoints to displaying your current speed. According to users, the iBOX PRO 100 Signature does a good job of "catching" cameras, even aimed at the back.
• Included with the device are: non-slip mat, magnetic mount and suction cup mount. On the windshield, the device takes up little space and does not create blind spots.
Pros and cons works stably even in hot weather frequent camera updates unobtrusive voice alerts modes need to be switched manually there are false positives, often on cars with a blind zone sensor1. Radar detector SilverStone F1 Monza GS
- bands: K, Ka, Ku, X, Ultra-K
- radar detection: "Robot", "Avtodoria", "Arrow", "Cordon"
- modes: signature analysis, "City", "Route", "Auto"
- POP support
- GPS, base station radar
• Radar detectors are one of those tech devices that are available in a huge price range – in the upper price range, you can spend $10000 or more. But there are models that can be bought for as little as 4-5.
• And if you rarely leave the city, then you probably don't want to shell out half a month's "middle class" salary for a radar detector with a lot of bells and whistles if you can choose a good and inexpensive SilverStone F1 Monza GS.
- This model, in contrast to the 10th place in the rating of radar detectors, has a bright and easy to read screen.
- There are nice voice alerts and the ability to reduce the sound or turn it off altogether. It is convenient if, for example, a child is sleeping in the car.
- There is both an up-to-date GPS base and a base of stationary radars.
- Detects even fake cameras.
• However, it was not in vain that I mentioned the city limits. On the track, the SilverStone F1 Monza GS has more false positives. According to reviews, it squeaks on the active cruise control of other cars.
Pros and consReliability of fastening Bright screen with good viewing anglesRating radar detectors 2023 with GPS
10. Radar detector Neoline X-COP 8700s
- Bands: K, Ka, M, Ultra-K
- Radar detection: Cordon, Strelka, Arena, Krechet, Avtodoria, Oskon, Skat, Robot, Avtohuragan
- Modes: signature analysis, "City", "Route"
- GLONASS, GPS, stat. radar
• This is a premium equipment with a bunch of features, equipped with a brand new generation EXD Plus module. It allows you to detect "complex" MultaRadar CD and CT radars, which appeared not so long ago, and even low-power radars of the K, M and Ka bands pick up at a long distance.
• In "Turbo" mode, X-COP 8700s warns in advance even about low-power radars directed "in the back", such as Skat, Oskon, Kordon, etc. At the same time, the user can manually set the Turbo mode to turn on at a certain vehicle speed .
• To minimize false alarms in urban environments, you can turn on the impulse setting for the "City" mode. Then the radar will only respond to radars added to its signal library.
• The Z-signature filter also allows you to cut off false signals.
• An updated database appears on the neoline website every week, which includes data on hundreds of thousands of radars in different countries of the world.
• Another interesting feature of this model is the ability to control gestures. For example, it is enough to hold your hand in front of the radar detector display to turn off the alert sound.
Pros and cons Gesture control Bright OLED screen with 6 color options catches all types of radar Low false alarms Price Has false signals from cars Glossy radar panel glares in the sun9. Radar detector Magma R5
- Bands: K, Ka, Ku, X, Ultra-K, Ultra-X
- Radar detection: Cordon, Strelka, Avtodoriya, Robot
- Modes: signature analysis, "City", "Route", "Auto"
- POP support
- GPS, base station radar
- Anti dream
- Electronic compass
• The compact device, made of matte, non-staining plastic, is mounted on the windshield with suction cups, or on the dashboard with Velcro. Management of Magma R5 is intuitive, each button is signed. Alert volume and screen brightness can be adjusted.
• In each of the detection presets, this radar detector works efficiently, providing a minimum of false positives.
• The database of stationary points is regularly updated on the manufacturer's website. For Avtodoria, the device shows the average speed in the control area.
Pros and consbright OLED screenloud voice notificationsminimum false positivessometimes triggers very close to the tripodtakes satellites for a long time8. Radar detector iBOX Alert LaserScan Signature Cloud
- Bands: K, Ka, X
- Radar detection: "Mesta", "Multiradar", "Robot", "AUTOPATROL", "Avtodoria", "Avtohuragan", "Amata", "Arena", "Barrier-2M", "Berkut", "Binar", " VKS", "Vizir", "Vokord", "Iskra", "Kordon", "Krechet", "Kris", "Kris-P", "LISD", "LISD-2", "Odyssey", "Oskon" , PKS-4, Poliscan, Potok-S, Radis, Rapira, Sergek, Skat, Sokol, Strelka, Integra-KDD
- Modes: signature analysis, "City", "Route", "Auto"
- GLONASS, GPS, stat. radar
- Anti dream
• Balanced in price and features, a Korean radar detector that warns about cameras in front and in the back, displays the average, current and allowed speed and can be updated automatically (if it has a SIM card with the Internet).
• The advantages of this model include the modern Quadro S7 ST MICROELECTRONICS processor with SMART Signature Sensitivity Platform technology for increased sensitivity and range of radar detection. iBOX Alert LaserScan Signature Cloud finds even low power radars.
• If necessary, you can turn on the "smart mode" without voice alerts. All information will be displayed on a large 2,4-inch color screen.
• The modern "base" and regularly updated base allows this radar detector to detect almost all types of radars and cameras (including portable ones) on Russian roads.
Pros and cons two types of fastening – on a magnet or on a sticky tape a large screen with adjustable brightness the ability to automatically update a minimum of false positives you will have to pay a price for a SIM card7. Radar detector iBOX Pro 900 Smart Signature SE
- Bands: K, Ka, X
- Radar detection: Multiradar, Robot, Amata, Binar, Vizir, Vocord, Iskra, Kordon, Krechet, Kris, LISD, Oskon , "Polyscan", "Radis", "Skat", "Falcon", "Arrow"
- Modes: signature analysis, "City", "Route", "Auto"
- GLONASS, GPS, stat. radar
- Anti dream
• This model has a SMART mode – without unnecessary sound, which distracts the driver from the road. And thanks to Anti-Cas technology, the iBOX Pro 900 has a minimum of false positives in urban areas.
• The database includes cameras from 45 countries and is updated weekly on the manufacturer's website. Signature technology allows the anti-radar to detect most modern police radars and not respond to sliding doors, barriers and other false factors.
• Users praise the stable operation of the iBOX Pro 900 even in the heat, and the complete package, which includes wires, a mat and Velcro.
Pros and cons shows speed catches cameras regardless of their direction excellent equipment sometimes there are false positives – most often for cars with a blind zone sensor6. Radar detector Playme QUICK 2
- radar detector with laser receiver
- ranges: K, Ka, X
- radar detection: "Robot", "Avtodoria", "Arrow"
- modes: "City", "Route"
- support for POP, Instant-On
- GPS, base station radar
• Under the hood of this radar detector, you will find excellent false alarm filtering (Anti-Cas), and a function to add false alarm points.
• Another feature of this radar detector is the "Megapolis" mode, which provides fewer triggers for parking sensors, door open sensors and other false signals.
• You can set the threshold speed for each Playme QUICK 2 operating mode so that voice alerts are triggered only when the threshold is exceeded, and before that only the display worked. You can also selectively turn off the detected ranges.
• This model also shows the current speed of the car and can warn about the camera in the back, lane control and intersection control.
Pros and consLow false alarmsEasy to useBig display brightnessVery flexible suction cupsSee all fixed and mobile radarsQuiet voice alerts5. Radar detector SilverStone F1 R-BOT
- Bands: K, Ka, Ku, X, Ultra-Ka
- Radar detection: "Robot", "Avtodoria", "Amata", "Arena", "Cordon", "Chris", "LISD", "Arrow"
- Modes: signature analysis, "City", "Route"
- POP support
- GPS, base station radar
- Multi-module design
• The manufacturer called this radar detector “spaced” due to its modular design. It involves a convenient connection with a hidden installation of wires.
- An external GPS antenna ensures stable GPS signal reception. Convenient for car owners whose "iron horses" are equipped with athermal, fine-mesh and other non-standard glasses.
- The radar part can be discreetly installed under the hood of the car.
- And the OLED display is equipped with a universal mount, and it can be installed on the dashboard, windshield and even the ceiling.
• Like other flagship models, SilverStone F1 R-BOT is equipped with a Z-signature filter to cut off false signals. There is also an Anti-CAS system that filters signals from frequent sources of interference, such as parking sensors, cruise controls, etc.
• The camera databases (for all CIS countries) on the manufacturer's website are updated every week. If necessary, you can add a new radar manually.
Pros and cons one of the most complete camera databases among all radar detectors4. Radar detector TrendVision Drive 700 Signature
- radar detector with laser receiver
- ranges: K, Ka, X
- radar detection: Robot, Avtodoria, Strelka, Cordon, Vizir, Arena, Binar, Chris, Krechet, Skat, Amata, Vocord , Radis, Iskra, LISD, AUTOPATRUL, Poliscan, Berkut, Mesta, Potok-S, Sokol
- modes: signature analysis, "City", "Route"
- GPS, base station radar
• This device is literally "stuffed" with useful and not very functions, ranging from displaying the voltage of the on-board network and the speed of the car in real time and ending with a compass and a built-in GPS module.
• It also has a SMART mode, which automatically selects the radar operating mode depending on the speed and driving conditions of the car.
• This model has very convenient controls – they are large and easy to press. According to reviews, the voice messages of the TrendVision Drive 700 Signature are not annoying, the settings are clear, it catches both stationary cameras and mobile radars perfectly. What else do you need from a good radar detector?
Pros and consregularly updated databasecompact sizecan turn off the sound alert if the speed of the car is below a predetermined thresholdsignatures and GPS shorttimefalse alarms occur in the "Track" mode3. Radar detector SHO-ME G-1000 Signature
- radar detector with laser receiver
- ranges: K, Ka, X
- radar detection: "Robot", "Avtodoria", "Arrow", "Cordon"
- modes: signature analysis, "City", "Route", "Auto"
- GPS, base station radar
- electronic compass
• The top 3 radar detectors of 2023 are opened by a signature model from a well-known manufacturer. It combines many useful features for the driver. Among them:
- Constantly updated database of radars and cameras and CIS countries.
- Ability to add custom points.
- Digital signal processor. He is responsible for the rapid processing of incoming signals for the timely detection of the radar and reduce the chance of false alarms.
- Voice messages so you don't have to watch the display all the time.
- Ability to disable frequency ranges at the user's choice.
- Anti-CAS – protection against anti-radar triggering on parking sensors, automatic doors and other false signals.
• SHO-ME G-1000 Signature alerts not only about stationary and mobile road "ambushes", but also about places where stopping and parking are prohibited.
Pros and cons great functionality and the ability to fine-tune a bright display current bases and their easy updating rare, but there are false positives, especially in the "Track" mode2. Radar detector SilverStone F1 Sochi PRO
- bands: K, Ka, Ku, X, Ultra-K
- radar detection: "Robot", "Avtodoria", "Arrow", "Cordon", "Arena", "Chris"
- Modes: City, Highway, Auto
- POP support
- GPS
• One of the best premium radar detectors comes with a bright, highly readable 2,08" OLED display with ambient light sensor. It has several filters to minimize false positives, as well as built-in GPS so you can flag known false alarms with ease.
• The Sochi PRO radar module perfectly "catches" the radiation of various complexes, and if it still turns out to be powerless, then a GPS informer will come into play. He will warn in advance of approaching the "zone of special attention".
• If necessary, you can turn off all sound notifications, leaving only the information on the device display.
• The screen of the SilverStone F1 Sochi PRO displays various useful information, including:
- distance to the radiation source,
- vehicle speed,
- average speed on the road section,
- speed limit,
- the mode in which the radar detector is currently operating,
- camera name and other control points,
- signature.
• The distance at which this model "catches" radar systems varies from 300 to 900 meters, depending on whether you are in the city or on the highway.
Pros and consaccuracy and detection range of radar complexes a huge number of settings “for yourself” a bright display convenient automatic SMART mode, a la “turned on, sat down and went” quiet voice alerts, there are false alarms sometimes GPS loses satellites1. Radar detector Inspector Spirit
- bands: K, ST, L
- radar detection: Oskon, Robot, Avtodoria, Strelka, Cordon, Vizir, Binar, Chris, Krechet, Skat, Amata, MULTARADAR CD /CT, Vocord, Radis, Iskra, LISD, AUTOPATROL, Poliscan
- modes: signature analysis, "City", "Route", "Auto"
- GLONASS, GPS, stat. radar
- anti dream
- electronic compass
• The best radar detector of 2023 costs less than 9000 rubles and has many features that make life easier for a person behind the wheel.
- The anti-sleep feature helps you stay awake while driving. If you turn it on, then the device will regularly receive signals that you need to respond to by pressing a button. If there is no answer, the radar detector “understands” that the driver has fallen asleep, and will begin to squeak very loudly and disgustingly.
- The GPS receiver is supplemented with a GLONASS module, which allows the device to "catch" more satellites. This is useful if you often travel long distances, in the city it is unlikely to come in handy.
- Easy updating of software and databases.
- Large and color screen that does not glare in the sun.
- No annoying voice alerts.
- A convenient menu with the ability to turn off unnecessary signals and alerts, set alert thresholds and volume levels, and mute alerts.
- Detects cameras both in the "forehead" and in the "back".
• In the reviews, users note that the Inspector Spirit is not suitable for those who like to drive along the highway, since it sees some mobile complexes only at close range (150 meters), so they have to urgently slow down in front of them.
Pros and cons quickly connects to satellites catches all modern radars bright and large screen with large print long power wire false positives are rare, but they do happen
