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Beltronics RX 65

*Est. $300

Reviewed September 2009
Beltronics Pro RX65

Best mid-range radar detector

pros
  • Good radar and laser detection
  • More features than other mid-priced models
cons
  • Less sensitive than top detectors
  • Won't warn about speed/red-light cameras
  • More false alarms than Escort 9500ix
 
 
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Average Customer Review

(82 customer reviews)

for $254.99

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Works!!, November 14, 2009

I got this for my husband because I was tired of paying for speeding tickets. Well we've had it for almost a year now and he hasn't got a ticket since!Finally we can start saving money! Anyway you have to adjust the settings for your need but if you get it right it won't go off constantly and every time it has we always see a cop somewhere. It has also helped me when going to work. The only downside is that the mount thing broke pretty quickly after we got it so we had to improvise a mount with some velcro but the unit itself works great and is still going. Not sure what kind of mount would be better though. Great value for the price if you get about one speeding ticket a year.

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Radar Detector, November 7, 2009

This is my second one of this same type detector. These are unsurpassed and have paid for themselves multiple times. The price was the best I could find aside from e-bay was a couple of dollars cheaper, but I decided to go with Amazon because of the dependability.
Best Radar, November 1, 2009
Good quality radar , I had alway buy Bel Radars this is my 6th Bel that I had purchase , never have disappointments.
Great for radar, but not much help for laser, October 29, 2009

This is essentially the windshield version of the Bel rx75 plus - which is the built in hardwired unit. The major difference in function is that this unit only detects laser and does not do anything to block it. In fact, the laser detection is fairly weak since it is up on the windshield, not on the front bumper where the laser is pointed. The radar detection is very very good with very few false alarms. You can deactivate specific bands if you want (such as X which is rarely used and can cause most false alarms.)

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Tier 1 detector at Tier 3 price, September 11, 2009

I now have owned this radar detector for a little over a month and it has already saved me a few times. I bought the hard wire kit so it comes on automatically when I start the car. Well worth the extra money. There have been no false alarms and it does not go off when you pass commercial property alarms. So when it does go off you know that it is real! I would highly recommend over paying $500 for the Escort. Good value for the money.

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Beltronics RX65 RED Professional Series Radar (Black/Silver)

 (82 customer reviews)
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Our Sources

1. RadarTest.com

Reviewer Craig Peterson pits three over-$300 radar detectors against each other, looking for "the world's best." Based on testing, Peterson calls the Beltronics RX 65 "the tool of choice for the serious road warrior."

Review: Shootout: Bel vs. Escort vs. Valentine, Craig Peterson, July 28, 2008

2. RadarBusters.com

The Beltronics RX 65 is one of the top-rated radar detectors at this site run by Roy Reyer, a former police officer who now sells radar detectors. Reyer does test the detectors, and this page links to a video review comparing it to the Beltronics STi Driver and Escort Passport 8500 X50.

Review: Radar Roy's Badge Ratings, Roy Reyer

3. CNET

Reviewer Wayne Cunningham evaluates the Beltronics RX 65 based upon his experience with the unit. The thorough write-up includes a numeric score -- 3.5 stars (out of five), or "very good."

Review: Beltronics Pro RX 65, Wayne Cunningham, May 6, 2008

4. Laserveil.com

"The Veil Guy" runs this site, which sells a laser light-absorbing spray for cars, and also tests radar detectors. This annual buyer's guide includes a list of the top $300-and-up radar detectors -- including the Beltronics RX 65 -- but there is no full test of this unit.

Review: Radar Detectors Buyer's Guide 2008-2009, "The Veil Guy", Jan. 11, 2009

5. Epinions.com

The Beltronics RX 65 earns an average of 3.5 of five stars, with more than 30 consumers posting reviews. In addition to the overall score, users rate the Beltronics RX 65's ease of use and durability. Each short narrative review starts with a list of pros and cons.

Review: Beltronics Pro RX65 Radar Detector, Contributors to Epinions.com

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