Out of habit, more than 50% of motorists call radar detectors antiradars. Today, “clean” radar detectors, devices that actively suppress any radiation that they are tuned to, are prohibited in the Russian Federation.
If you decide to buy a legal radar detector, then we present to you the most popular radar detectors. The 2016 rating is based on reviews. Here are the 5 best models that have earned the most praise on Yandex.Market.
Progress does not stand still, so we updated the rating of the best models of radar detectors 2017 according to motorists reviews.
5. Street Storm STR-9900EX GL
It costs an average of 11,890 rubles.
A very powerful and sophisticated radar detector opens our rating. However, due to the high price, not everyone can afford it. Which is better: cheaper, but without any frills or more expensive, but with a large set of options - we offer readers to decide. In the meantime, we will talk about the capabilities of this model.
- Supports Ultra-Ka, Ultra-X, Ultra-K, POP, F-POP and Instant-On.
- There is a pleasant voice alert, and it finds cameras at distant approaches.
- Filters radio interference thanks to the DSP digital signal processor.
- Has modes City (3 levels) and Route.
- Detects Strelka and Robot radars. All other models from this list “catch” only “Strelka”.
- Equipped with GPS, GLONASS.
- There is a base of stationary radars with the ability to upgrade.
Cons: rare, but there are false positives.
4. Prestige 562
The average cost is 5,790 rubles.
The first, but not the last Prestige radar detector in the ranking of the best models of 2016. Which is better in reviews and price you will see in the first paragraph of this top 5.
The advantages of this model:
- City / Route Modes.
- Work in the ranges of K, Ka, X, Ultra-K, Ultra-X.
- GPS
- Updated base of stationary radars.
- Voice Alert.
- USB connection.
Cons: does not name the type of detected radar, small print on the display.
3. Sho-Me STR-535
The average price is 4,190 rubles.
Advantages of the only representative of Sho-Me, included in the rating of radar detectors in 2016:
- Modes City (2 levels) and Route with the ability to disable individual ranges
- Support: K, Ka, Ku, Ultra-K, Ultra-X, X, and Instant-On.
- After a couple of loud squeaks, the volume automatically decreases so as not to annoy the owner.
- Shows the distance to the radar.
Disadvantages: no GPS, many false positives in the city.
2. Prestige RD-200
The average price is 4 670 rubles.
The best radar detector for reviews, costing up to 5,000 rubles with an updated database of cameras. Advantages:
- GPS availability
- City and Highway modes and support for the K, Ka, Ultra-K, X and Ultra-X bands.
- Very easy to use.
- It finds satellites instantly, and so that the motorist does not miss the camera, notifies her of her finding by voice.
- Comes with a rug, a trifle, but nice.
Disadvantages: occasionally freezes, there are false positives on an empty track.
1. Prestige RD-301
Sold on average for - 5,180 rubles.
Another Prestige model topped the ranking of radar detectors in 2016 according to customer reviews. How is she good?
- The presence of GPS and an updated base of stationary radars, a pleasant notification sound, a screen that does not glare in the sun.
- There are City / Highway modes, support for the ranges K, Ka, X, Ultra-K, Ultra-X and the function for setting maximum speed. The latter will be appreciated by car owners who are annoyed by the squeak of anti-radar already at 40 km / h.
- No extra bells and whistles, everything is extremely functional, convenient and easy to use.
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