Out of habit, more than 50% of motorists call radar detectors antiradars. Today, "clean" anti-radars, devices that actively suppress any radiation to which they are tuned, are prohibited on the territory of the Russian Federation.
If you decide to buy a legal radar detector, then we present you the most popular radar detectors. The 2016 ranking is based on reviews. Here are the 5 best models that have earned the most accolades on Yandex.Market.
Progress does not stand still, so we updated rating of the best models of radar detectors 2017 according to reviews motorists.
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 special frills or more expensive, but with a wide range of options - we suggest the readers decide. In the meantime, we will tell you about the capabilities of this model.
- Supports Ultra-Ka, Ultra-X, Ultra-K, POP, F-POP, and Instant-On.
- There is a pleasant voice notification, and it finds cameras at a distance.
- Filters radio interference thanks to DSP.
- It has City (3 levels) and Highway modes.
- Detects Arrow and Robot radars. All other models from this list “catch” only “Arrow”.
- Equipped with GPS, GLONASS.
- There is a base of stationary radars with the possibility of updating.
Cons: rare, but false positives do occur.
4. Prestige 562
Average cost - 5,790 rubles.
The first, but not the last, Prestige radar detector in the ranking of the best models of 2016. Which one is better in terms of reviews and for the price you will see in the first paragraph of this top-5.
The advantages of this model:
- City / Highway modes.
- Work in the K, Ka, X, Ultra-K, Ultra-X bands.
- GPS.
- Updated base of stationary radars.
- Voice notification.
- USB connection.
Cons: does not name the type of detected radar, small print on the display.
3. Sho-Me STR-535
Average price - 4 190 rubles.
Advantages of the only Sho-Me representative included in the 2016 radar detector rating:
- City (2 levels) and Highway modes with the ability to disable individual ranges
- Supports: K, Ka, Ku, Ultra-K, Ultra-X, X and Instant-On.
- After a couple of loud squeaks, the volume is automatically lowered so as not to annoy the owner.
- Shows the distance to the radar.
Disadvantages: no GPS, many false positives within the city.
2. Prestige RD-200
Average price - 4 670 rubles.
The best radar detector according to reviews, costing up to 5000 rubles with an updated base of cameras. Advantages:
- availability of GPS,
- City and Highway modes and support for K, Ka, Ultra-K, X and Ultra-X bands.
- Very easy to use.
- Satellites are found instantly, and so that the motorist does not miss the camera, notifies of its location 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
It is sold on average for - 5,180 rubles.
Another model from Prestige topped the 2016 rating of radar detectors according to customer reviews. What is it good for?
- The presence of GPS and an updated base of stationary radars, a pleasant alert sound, a screen that does not glare in the sun.
- There are City / Highway modes, support for K, Ka, X, Ultra-K, Ultra-X bands and the function of setting the maximum speed. The latter will be appreciated by car owners who are annoyed by the squeak of the anti-radar already at 40 km / h.
- No unnecessary bells and whistles and buttons, everything is extremely functional, convenient and easy to use.
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