Escort Max Family: What's the Difference? Which Radar Detector Should You Choose?

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  • Опубліковано 10 гру 2024

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  • @qquizz
    @qquizz 9 місяців тому +2

    I got my first detector in the 80's lol. Thanks for the video, very clear and informational.

    • @Automoblog
      @Automoblog  9 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching our video and for the kind words!

  • @markm148
    @markm148 4 місяці тому +2

    I’ve been running my 9500i forever and it’s never let me down not once. May not be fancy but I see no need to spend hundreds of more dollars after all these years.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 4 місяці тому +2

    Glad you out the redline 360c in this video

    • @Automoblog
      @Automoblog  4 місяці тому

      If you need more info on the Redline 360c this will help: ua-cam.com/video/aFXebBjnkWg/v-deo.html
      Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

  • @forester_overland_nz
    @forester_overland_nz Рік тому +2

    Thank you for making this video! I learned a lot!

  • @TheBeze88
    @TheBeze88 6 місяців тому +1

    I have owned the Escort X50 passport 8500 since 2013 and she has served me well. I recently purchased the 360c MKII and looking forward to the performance upgrade.

    • @Automoblog
      @Automoblog  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching our video! And the X50 brings back some good memories!

  • @billluzius3778
    @billluzius3778 5 місяців тому +1

    That it was this one. Bel Micro Eye XKR-VI Radar Detector for City & Highway With

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 4 місяці тому +1

    Could you do a review on the MaxCam 360C vs a max 360c mkii with the M2 Cam?

    • @Automoblog
      @Automoblog  4 місяці тому +1

      This will come down to which style you like better . . . do you want a "two-in-one" unit that combines the radar detector and the dash camera? If so, the MAXcam 360c is the way to go. If you want the ability to remove the camera from your radar detector, then you will want to do the M2. If you like the idea of having the dash camera and the radar detector separately, go with the MAX 360c MKII with the M2.
      The MAXcam 360c is a MAX 360c MKII radar detector, just with the dash camera integrated. So in terms of performance for the radar detector side of things, everything is equal in terms of range detection and false alert filtering in our experience. Both are compatible with the Drive Smarter app and the settings menu (including the segmentation filters) are exactly the same. Here are some additional resources for you.
      MAXcam 360c Review: www.automoblog.com/escort-maxcam-360c-review/ (this was updated earlier in 2024 because the Drive Smarter app has improved greatly!).
      MAX 360c MKII Review: www.automoblog.com/escort-max-360c-mkii-review/
      M2 Driving Footage in Detroit: ua-cam.com/video/EMyhGjaJG9k/v-deo.html
      M2 Day and Night Footage: ua-cam.com/video/pE4vrjSm8SA/v-deo.html
      How to install the M2: ua-cam.com/video/M7x9v_iJJOw/v-deo.html
      MAXcam 360c Driving Footage over Mackinac Bridge: ua-cam.com/video/YdJi3zTwUU0/v-deo.html
      I hope that helps. Thank you for watching our videos! ~ Carl

    • @AntonioClaudioMichael
      @AntonioClaudioMichael 4 місяці тому

      ​@@Automoblog the downside of the M2 is that it's lower resolution then the Maxcam Dashcam Camera wish they would update the usb mini to a USB C

    • @AntonioClaudioMichael
      @AntonioClaudioMichael 4 місяці тому

      ​@@Automoblog I gave escort my thoughts on a Maxcam 360 Mkii model with 4k Dash cam and features from redline like stealth and the 3 antennas as well as updated usb c port with a option of a Plug in Rear Dash Camera Setup

  • @rizzo-xw2et
    @rizzo-xw2et 9 місяців тому

    thank you for this video - I have a Max 3 which has a problem showing correct posted speeds & a Escort Passport that won't show my speed . Just can't find any information on a solution. Both have been updated . Still same issues .

    • @Automoblog
      @Automoblog  9 місяців тому

      Thank you for the feedback and sharing your experience on the MAX 3 as it's helpful for others who might see this video.

  • @ninousshamion9669
    @ninousshamion9669 6 місяців тому +1

    What’s ur setting since you live in the same state as me on ur escort max 360c

    • @Automoblog
      @Automoblog  6 місяців тому

      I personally like the Auto Lo K setting which provides additional filtering on K bands. Although there are some "punch throughs" on places like John C Lodge in New Center/Midtown in Detroit, I like how that setting mostly ignores the digital signage around Detroit (I also get some 24.133 type of punch throughs around rail and shipping yards). However, if you like a quiet radar detector, Auto Lo K is a good setting to use. I turn off my KA band detection via the settings menu, which enables me to use the segmentation filters. Here in Michigan, I run on KA segments 2,5, and 8 which are for U.S. spec radar guns. It breaks down like this:
      KA Narrow 2: 33.700 to 33.900 GHz
      KA Narrow 5: 34.600 to 34.800 GHz
      KA Narrow 8: 35.400 to 36.600 GHz
      These are Escort's factory settings for KA narrow and I find they work well here in Michigan (I mostly see 34.7 and 35.5 frequencies). I speak more to this in my full review of the MAX 360c, if it's helpful: www.automoblog.com/escort-max-360c-mkii-review/
      Thank you for watching our video. I hope that is helpful. Go Lions! ~ Carl

  • @davidscott3387
    @davidscott3387 Рік тому +1

    Good review, should have included the v1 as well

    • @MattH-wg7ou
      @MattH-wg7ou 8 місяців тому

      Not in a video specifically about the Escort lineup.

  • @kevinsauer5794
    @kevinsauer5794 6 місяців тому +1

    Anyone having issues with getting a MAX 360 MKII linked to the drive smarter or escort live app via bluetooth?

    • @Automoblog
      @Automoblog  6 місяців тому +1

      I've had trouble in the past . . . sometimes, I have to close the app and switch off my Bluetooth and that usually does it if I am having issues (like if it just shows the Bluetooth logo on the detector for a long time and doesn't connect). I've gone so far in the past to restart my phone, but most of the time, I'm able to resolve the issue by just closing the app and switching off my Bluetooth on my phone, then trying again. You are okay to just use Drive Smarter as it's the replacement for Escort Live going forward.
      If that doesn't work, you can message Escort's customer service via the app. I did that last fall when I was having some connection issues with my Redline 360c (some of it was because I had a Motorolla phone and they were working on getting the app to sync with that brand of phone). You can read more about my customer service experience here: www.automoblog.com/escort-max-360c-mkii-review/
      I hope that helps. Drive Smarter has improved greatly over the last two years, but as you have seen, there can still be some connectivity issues. Thank you for watching our video. ~ Carl

    • @kevinsauer5794
      @kevinsauer5794 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Automoblog spoke with Escort twice today. They think something was wrong with the detector. I exchanged it for another one, and the second unit works fine. Thanks for the quick reply.

  • @motorcity429
    @motorcity429 10 місяців тому +2

    I was perfectly happy with my escorts until I tried the uniden R8 and realized that it teabags all of them

    • @Automoblog
      @Automoblog  10 місяців тому

      Best advice yet with radar detectors!! Find one that teabags the competition lol . . . thank you for making us nearly spit out our late night coffee 😂😂

    • @thatyoungdrama6365
      @thatyoungdrama6365 8 місяців тому

      What made that radar better than escort’s wondering! Thanks you!

    • @MattH-wg7ou
      @MattH-wg7ou 8 місяців тому +1

      Until you get desensitized to all the false alerts. Everything is a tradeoff. With Escorts youll get used to a super quiet detector but risk slower response time. With Unidens/others youll have super quick reactivity but get tired of the false alerts.
      Everything is a tradeoff and it depends on how/where you drive!

  • @velocity4260
    @velocity4260 4 місяці тому +1

    Missing the redline?

    • @Automoblog
      @Automoblog  4 місяці тому +2

      Yeah we only mention it briefly in this video . . . it's a naming thing and probably more of a technicality. The Redline 360c isn't technically part of the MAX family because "MAX" isn't in the name, but a lot of the technology inside of it (Blackfin DSP, for example) has filtered down and through the other members of the MAX family. Here is a more complete overview of the Redline: ua-cam.com/video/aFXebBjnkWg/v-deo.html

  • @mantan9400
    @mantan9400 9 місяців тому

    If you have the connected Escort, you can get lucky with various female police Officers roaming around. You have to figure it out because if you pick the wrong female police, you can get arrested.
    If you really wanna go nuts, you must get the Connected one, only in America and Canada.

  • @LegendaMurad8bpstar
    @LegendaMurad8bpstar 7 місяців тому +1

    I feel like if you have the escort 360c you chilling

    • @Automoblog
      @Automoblog  7 місяців тому

      It's a really good "middle ground" ... if you don't need the Wi-Fi capability, you can go with the standard 360 MKII and get the same hardware under the hood but for less money. Thank you for watching our video and for taking the time to comment.

    • @tsayre020993
      @tsayre020993 6 місяців тому

      @@Automoblogdoes the 360 mk2 have low K mode? I know the original doesn’t. But I figured the upgrade would add this

    • @Automoblog
      @Automoblog  6 місяців тому

      Yes it does have that ... it's one of the sensitivity modes now on the MKII (it will read "AutoLoK" on the display screen).

  • @mikewilliams5972
    @mikewilliams5972 5 місяців тому

    NOTHING BUT CONFUSION FOR THIS OLD MAN. THERE ONLY BE ONE DETECTER MADE FOR EVERYBODY.

  • @albertk5572
    @albertk5572 2 місяці тому

    Dude, why are you promoting Amazon? They’re the most expensive retailer! I thought you’re trying to help people get the right product for a good price! And do you event try these detectors? Or just read what the manufacturer prints out?! Seriously!

    • @Automoblog
      @Automoblog  2 місяці тому

      We also have links directly to the Escort Radar website. We include links to Amazon because of its wide availability, frequent promotional discounts, and return policies, which many readers/viewers find valuable. We always encourage viewers to compare prices across different retailers.
      We test and evaluate each radar detector. The footage you see in this video was captured during our testing process. We combine manufacturer specifications with extensive research, including user reviews and expert opinions, to provide a comprehensive overview.
      Please feel free to share suggestions for retailers, as your insights could be valuable to other viewers. Thank you for your comment and feedback!

    • @albertk5572
      @albertk5572 2 місяці тому

      @@Automoblog fyi, Amazon has only one listing and one price! eBay has dozens of them with much better pricing! They also have good return policy. Just read before you order!

  • @kenmcgowansze4572
    @kenmcgowansze4572 7 місяців тому

    How about talking English for us non-techies.

  • @nickmoffitt4160
    @nickmoffitt4160 7 місяців тому

    So you are saying the MK II is now fixed and is faster? Cuz it was a well known fact that it was a lemon when it came out and months later they were still struggling to fix it it was extremely slow and didn't even detect the Genesis II at all. The 360C was more than twice as fast and detected all the hard ones like the Genesis II that the MK II couldn't even detect at all. Trying to see if they are actually fixed and are better now with the latest updates but when people make vidoes like this that are literally just an advertisement regurgitating the sell sheet statements escort put out way back when it was released and turned out to be a lemon. This might literally be the least informative video I've ever watched there are zero facts presented only regurgitated marketing highlights released by escort. People need to flag this garbage and get it knocked down the search results. The only intelligent thing said was to go listen to vortex if you want real info. that's where it was first presented that it was a lemon and their tests contradict everything you just said about the MK II

    • @Automoblog
      @Automoblog  7 місяців тому

      Thank you for the feedback and for watching our video.

  • @skypallman6169
    @skypallman6169 9 місяців тому

    Lol vg2? That shit has been defeated buy almost every radar detector there is since 2004

  • @Krakenmarefreediving1
    @Krakenmarefreediving1 Рік тому +1

    Sounds like the redline is trash and the mkiic is the best