Beltronics V955 Vector Radar Detector Review
When it comes to top of the line radar detectors, Beltronics certainly know what it's like to be at the top. The company has released many detector models over the years, with the Beltronics V955 Vector Radar Detector being a relatively new one.
Unlike the $500 to $1,000 models that we are used to seeing from Beltronics, this release takes the price down a notch to compete with other mid-range products. So, has Beltronics pulled it off? Or have they dropped too many features to compromise with the price? Let's take a look.
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Beltronics Vector V955 Radar Detector
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Beltronics V955 Vector Radar Detector Specifications & Features
Band Detection
If you're specifically looking for an area of poor performance, band detection definitely isn't it. The Beltronics V955 Vector Radar Detector boasts one of the most comprehensive selections of band detection available - including K, Ka, X, Ku, Laser, and SWS. Comparing the V955 with a top level Beltronics machine will only yield a 2 to 3 band differences which is quite remarkable.
As you would expect, the device is VG-2 immune - which basically means that radar detection systems used by law enforcement or other agencies will not be able to detect the device in your vehicle.
Display & Layout
This is the most prominent area of difference between the Beltronics V955 Vector Radar Detector and other Beltronics devices. Where the company usually goes out of its way to impress the driver by installing glowing neon blue LED's or shiny silver buttons, the V955 has none of these luxury add-ons.
The casing is plastic, with 4 buttons on the top, and a screen which points directly backwards. The display itself is still high quality, with 260 micro-LED's providing a dynamically changing interface.
Unique Technology
The Beltronics V955 Vector Radar Detector features the ever popular SWS (safety warning system), as well as an inbuilt signal filtration device called "AutoScan". This function analyzes all incoming signals at the same time to reduce the frequency of false notifications, and decrease the time between a band being identified and the driver being notified.
Performance & Range
Range on the Beltronics V955 Vector Radar Detector is equivalent to many of Beltronics' top of the line models, with forward detection of Ka Superwide band starting at almost 2,000 meters (direct line of sight). The only pitfall we could find was that rear detection distance almost halves with direct line of sight, to about 1,050 meters.
Still though, these figures are well above many other low to mid range devices, and prove that Beltronics definitely has a key focus on performance and range.
Our Rating of the Beltronics V955 Vector Radar Detector
At the end of the day, we think that Beltronics have pulled off a very good radar detector with the Beltronics V955 Vector Radar Detector model - whilst providing extreme value for money to the end consumer. This model receives a definite 5 stars from us.
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