Radar Detector Ratings: Escort Inc Passport 7500 Radar/Laser/Safety Detector Review

Average Reviews:
4.0 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)Some bad experiences with the Escort 7500:
First off, the 7500 does NOT have VG shielding.This is not a problem for most states and the odd Canadian province, but if you venture up to Canada, the OPP doesn't look too fondly upon radar/laser detectors...and your yankee plates!!!
Secondly, the range was very poor.While staying in Missouri for a month, I brought my Bel and 7500 with me for the drive.Both were on my windshield.: ) The Bel picked out the cop just as I could percieve his headlights -- wide-set square lights, dark car, noisy detector...plenty of time to slow down.The 7500 didn't scream until I could see that it clearly was a Crown Vic...by then, it would be too late.Ok, so the road was windy and the sky was foggy.A few days later, while driving on a straight road with unlimited visibility, similar story...but this time there were some dips in the road.Bel started screaming about 2 miles before the cop was visible.Escort?Let's just say that it told me to look for trouble just as the cop was coming up the opposite side of same hill.Not good!
The 7500 does have some good points.Laser detection far greater than the Bel 980's, and I found it easier to configure.The 8 tracking bars are good to watch as you have an idea of what's around.
But, when compared to the K40($250 range + no ticket warranty) for laser detection, there is nothing to compare.The K40's radar detection ranged from slightly between that of the 980 and 7500 to slightly better than the 980.
As for the Valentine 1 ($399), you get what you pay for.This is my all-time favorite.Sure, it lacks the neat gizmos such as SWS, but the main purpose is to avoid a speeding ticket.
Ranked from best to worse:
#1.Valentine 1 #2.K40 #3.Bel 980 #4.Escort 7500
Happy motoring!

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Product Description:
The Escort Passport 7500 radar/laser/safety detector provides long-rangewarning for all radar signals including X, K, and superwide Ka, as well asSafety Warning System (SWS) alerts. New advanced four-bit analog-to-digitalconverter circuitry provides higher-resolution digital signal processing foreven longer warning distances without increased false alarms. Instead of asingle laser sensor, the Passport 7500 has five. Mute and auto-mute featureseliminate long-range nuisance signals. You can instantly customize this detectorwith your preferred settings for 10 features, including power-on, meter type,auto mute, audio tones, brightness, dark mode, and safety radar. The ultrabrightmatrix display uses 280 LEDs and also displays over 60 specific safety textmessages to warn of hazards in areas where safety radar is in use.
The Passport 7500 comes with a manual, a quick-release adjustable windshieldmount with extra suction cups, and a power cord with lighter adapter. Themanufacturer offers a limited one-year warranty.