Beltronics RX65 RED Radar Detector Review
Beltronics have been at it again, working hard to create another radar detector model - this time the Beltronics RX65 RED Radar Detector. The latest addition is part of the Professional Series, which is simply another way of saying that it has all the bells and whistles which will have even the law enforcement agencies impressed.
After road testing this device across a number of different scenarios, we are ready to reveal the results and decide whether the Beltronics RX65 RED Radar Detector is worth the $299.00 price tag.
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Beltronics RX65-Red Professional Series Radar Detector
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Beltronics RX65 RED Radar Detector Specifications & Features
Band Detection
This radar has got it all, including Ka, K, X, Ku, POP, SWS, and so on. Perhaps as a result of the "professional series" tag, Beltronics have decided to equip the Beltronics RX65 RED Radar Detector with a "digital signal processing" unit, which is able to aggregate all of the data it is receiving at any one time to get a clearer picture of what is going on around your vehicle.
During our testing, this seemed to improve range, and was a clear factor in the low instance of false alarms and notifications.
Display & Layout
The Beltronics RX65 RED Radar Detector is not the greatest looking radar detector that we have seen from Beltronics, but it's not ugly either. The display is flat, but can be seen easily from the driver's seat. Whilst we reviewed the Red Display edition, there is also a Blue Display available - which, if previous Beltronics products are anything to go by - would definitely be the cooler option.
User button on the top are easy to feel, even during driving, and the programmable interface is very simply to learn and navigate.
Unique Technology
We've written a lot about Beltronics on board technology in the past, but we've never focused on one very important feature which is included on all of their models - the SWS (Safety Warning System). This system is specifically built to pick up broadcasts of upcoming hazards, before you get to them.
For example, if there are road works up ahead, you will likely be notified of this with enough warning to reduce your speed. The same is applicable for weather hazards, slow moving vehicles, and so on.
Performance & Range
Performance with the Beltronics RX65 RED Radar Detector is exactly what you would expect from one of the best manufacturers of radar detectors out there. Range is exceptional as usual, with an oncoming Ka-Band being detected from about 3,000 meters (line of sight) and 1,200 meters (blind corners). Rear detection is just as good, and VG-2 immunity makes the device impossible to detect by law enforcement agencies.
Our Rating of the Beltronics RX65 RED Radar Detector
We are ready to award top marks to the Beltronics RX65 RED Radar Detector - as once again this model proves Beltronics' worth. The company continues to stand tall on the pedestal by designing these incredible radar detectors, and executing their manufacture with perfection. 5 stars from us, with an A+ for range and performance.
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