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Suction power	3.6	3.9	4.3	3.3	4.3	4.5
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voltage	12 volts	12 volts	—	—	12 volts of direct current	12 volts

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Product Dimensions

3 x 3 x 3 inches

Item Weight

1 pounds

ASIN

B005IQGU0A

Item model number

80-000085-15

Customer Reviews

4.3 455 ratings

4.3 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#970 in Radar Detectors

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Other display features

Wireless

Color

Blue Display

Manufacturer

Escort Inc.

Date First Available

October 15, 2011

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Product Description

Escort BLUE RADAR DETECTOR MAP 339.95

From the Manufacturer

Passport 8500 X50

The PASSPORT 8500 X50, or as we like to call it the "X50 Black", delivers a vicious 40% performance improvement. The improved model has a sophisticated new look and includes a fitted travel case and convenient SmartCord.

The Passport 8500 X50's improved "V-Tuned" radar receiver provides extreme detection range on all police radar: conventional and "instant-on" radar, including the new POP mode radar threat, X-Band, and up to 50% more range than the original Passport 8500 on the all-important K and Ka bands.

The advanced technology that allows for a wide detection range is called digital signal processing (DSP) which provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms.The Passport 8500 X50 also includes our proprietary Traffic Sensor Rejection (TSR) software to eliminate false alerts.

Enhanced Radar Protection

Our enhanced "V-Tuned" radar receiver provides extreme long range warning on all radar: conventional and "instant-on" including POP mode, X-band, K-band, and SuperWide Ka-band. Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms.

Exclusive AutoSensitivity Mode

ESCORT's patented AutoSensitivity mode intelligently identifies real threats from other radar sources. Plus, our exclusive Traffic Signal Rejection (TSR) software rejects interstate traffic sensors making it quiet to own and operate.

High-Performance Laser Protection

PASSPORT's multiple high-performance laser sensors provide maximum laser warning, with superior off-axis protection. For the ultimate in laser protection add the optional ZR4 Laser Shifter.

Three-Levels of Brightness Control

Choose between Dim, Medium, or Max brightness levels, or fully dark for discreet night driving.

Three High-Resolution Meter Modes

PASSPORT provides three types of meter displays: Standard Bar Graph, exclusive ExpertMeter, and our unique SpecDisplay.

Ultra-Bright Matrix Display

PASSPORT's matrix display uses 280 individual ultra-bright LEDs to provide crystal-clear information for alerts, signal strength and text for programming.

Mute and AutoMute

Patented Mute and AutoMute feature automatically reduces the volume level during an alert to eliminate annoyance from long radar encounters.

New Advanced EZ-Programming

PASSPORT comes ready to use out of the box. However, you can also instantly customize it for your unique driving preferences, including Power-On indication, Meter type, AutoMute, Brightness level, including full Dark Mode, Audio Tones, and selectable radar and laser bands.

What's in the Box

PASSPORT 8500 X50, ESCORT zippered travel case, quick-release windshield mount, coiled SmartCord, comprehensive owner's manual and quick reference card

Key Features

Operating Bands: X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz, K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz, Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz, Laser 904nm, 33 MHz Bandwidth
Radar Receiver / Detector Type: Superheterodyne, Varactor-Tuned VCO, Scanning Frequency Discriminator, Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Laser Detection: Quantum Limited Video Receiver, Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes
Display Type: 280 LED Matrix/Text, Bar Graph, ExpertMeter, SpecDisplay, Three-Level Dimming, plus Dark Mode
Power Requirement: 12VDC, Negative Ground, Escort SmartCord Included
Compact Size: 1.25 H x 2.85 W x 5.32 L (inches)
Sensitivity Control: Highway, Auto and City
Programmable Features: Power-On Indication, Power-On Sequence, Signal Strength Meter, AutoMute, Audio Tones, City Mode Sensitivity, Display Brightness, Dark Mode, Radar / Laser Bands
Auto Calibration Circuitry
Mute, AutoMute and SmartMute

Travel case Windshield mount Smartcord

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5

455 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, value, and range of the radar detector. For example, they mention it's an excellent tool, it saves them tons of money, and has a great range. That said, some complain about the false alarm rate and durability. Opinions are mixed on noise reduction.

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188 customers mention158 positive30 negative

Customers like the quality of the radar detector. They say it's an excellent tool, works well in most band ranges, and has a great aid in interpreting false signals. They also mention that it picks signals up better in cold dense air.

"...I really like the ExpertMeter display - a great aid in interpreting false signals. Love the blue display, but that's a matter of personal taste...." Read more

"...Also, the suction cups on this detector are small, but very strong, which is great, esp if you live in a area where normal suction cups just fall..." Read more

"...The power cord connector looks durable but is stretched too much if you want to mount the detector on a visor. All in all a decent unit." Read more

"Great brand, and a great product! Anyone that knows Escort knows that they are top tier radar detectors...." Read more

54 customers mention44 positive10 negative

Customers like the value of the radar detector. They say it's worth the full price, saves them tons of money, and is the best value radar detector out there. Some customers even say it paid for itself in a week.

"Worth every dime" Read more

"Best value radar detector out there!..." Read more

"...Super accurate and totally worth the money. DON’T CHEAP OUT ON DETECTORS!" Read more

"...All in all a great product, definitely worth the money and peace of mind knowing you have great protection against speeding tickets...." Read more

26 customers mention23 positive3 negative

Customers like the range of the radar detector. They say it has a much greater range than the Cobra, and it picks up radars miles away. Some customers also mention that it works within a solid range and is easy to set up.

"...The range on this seems to be pretty good, not great...but good...." Read more

"...The range is great and it lets you know in plenty of time there is a threat ahead...." Read more

"I really like this Radar, great range and has saved me from lots of tickets...." Read more

"...Has warned me up to a mile ahead of a speed trap. Excellent range. I do 95% city driving and the range is still really good...." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation process of the radar detector to be easy. They say it's simple and effective, with an easy-to-understand operating system. Customers also appreciate the detailed instruction manual and the fact that the product is ready to use out of the box. They mention that hard wiring is also very easy.

"...a hard cover padded carrying case, a detailed instruction manual and the unit itself...." Read more

"...Hard wiring this is also very easy. Just buy the quick fuse kit for it. Very happy with this purchase. the beeps sound good and the color is great." Read more

"Set up was easy but within 24 hours I was pulled over and ticketed for speeding on the interstate for doing 9 mph over the speed limit at a speed..." Read more

"Good radar detector and is easy to program the filtering features...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers say the radar detector has helped them avoid speeding tickets. They also say it's incredibly helpful and has saved them numerous times.

"I really like this Radar, great range and has saved me from lots of tickets...." Read more

"So far this product has been incredibly helpful...." Read more

"This is a great radar detector, its already saved me from a couple tickets, and it has great range!..." Read more

"So far so good. It's actually saved me from three potential tickets already...." Read more

24 customers mention15 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise reduction of the radar detector. Some mention that they love the mute feature and the auto noise reduction works well. However, others say that the volume which alerts them is not loud and the speaker is not enough. Some say that it remains completely silent until they are right at the sign.

"...I like that after the first alert the sound gets much lower as it continues to alert which is an improvement on prior radar detectors I have had I..." Read more

"...About 60% of the time, it remains completely silent until I am right at the sign, flashing angrily at me that I am doing 37 in a 35, at which point..." Read more

"...I do like my digital display on my Cobra better, and the sounds are more recognizable on my Cobra than on my Escort...." Read more

"...Very easy to install and the easy reach mute button on the power cord is great. Hard wiring this is also very easy...." Read more

42 customers mention11 positive31 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the false alarm rate of the radar detector. They say it picks up false readings from automatic doors and toll plazas. Some customers also mention that the detector does not have GPS or false alarm stopping capabilities.

"...I think it has many false alarms on K band in the city which is not an improvement over my past detector at 1/2.the cost...." Read more

"...However, it also disables warnings at toll plazas, and that can bite you if you aren't careful to go the posted speed..." Read more

"...False alarms arent too frequent. I love the programming options. There are 2 things i dont like about it...." Read more

"...now and has always worked great until recently I have been getting a lot of false alarms. I figured it was because of its age...." Read more

19 customers mention0 positive19 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the radar detector. They mention that it's very cheaply made, flimsy, and not built to last. Some say that the case is a piece of crap and the design is defective.

"...They were all decent performers for their time, just not built to last. Except for the old Passport. This choice was a no-brainer...." Read more

"...cups included and used to support radar detector are not at the same level of quality at this price level. I guess they are of very limited lifetime...." Read more

"...-black finish while the one I received is a semi-gloss black, that feels cheap and unrefined...." Read more

"...complaint I have is with the suction cups on the mount unit, they don't last that long before they stop sucking...." Read more

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John K.

A Quality Product

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2015

Style: Radar DetectorColor: Blue DisplayProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

I bought a silver 8500 over 13 years ago, and liked it from day one. That RD is still in service today. However it's age is showing, and I'm getting more "service required" messages than I used to. It still functions perfectly once it's reset, but I think it's time to retire old faithful.

I figured this newest version of the 8500 would perform at least on par with my original 8500 - which would have suited me just fine. But I'm pleased to say that it exceeds the performance of the original.

The range on the critical bands in my region (K, Ka) is slightly better than the original - which is to say excellent. Although I've learned to live with false alerts, was happy to discover that this RD has cut them way down. I've tested over several areas I'm familiar with, and the results verify this. Yes, you'll still get falsies, but this is a significant improvement. On the highway, false alerts are few and far between. In the city, I've found the NoX feature to be very handy. With auto-mute enabled, I can live with alarms in congested areas. Cops love to hide among the clutter, and nail you when your guard is down.

I really like the ExpertMeter display - a great aid in interpreting false signals. Love the blue display, but that's a matter of personal taste. I found the display easier to live with at night than the old red display. I won't go on about the numerous options - you can find that info online. They are indeed generous.

What good is any RD if it tanks in less than 3 years? For this kind of money I want something that lasts. I've owned Bels, Whistlers, and Cobras. Even an Archer Road Patrol (remember those bricks?). Not a single one lasted beyond the 3-year mark. They were all decent performers for their time, just not built to last. Except for the old Passport. This choice was a no-brainer.

UPDATE: 14 NOV 2017
Still going strong, but K-Band falsies from blind spot/adaptive cruise control bleedover have increased quite a bit in the last year or so. As the number of these vehicles on the road increases, the problem is likely gonna get worse. Since there is little or no K-Band used by police in my sphere of travel, I disable that band when on the highway, and enable it for city cruising. That's worked out pretty good so far - still ticket-free since installing this RD.

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So far it has been great, much better than my previous one

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2015

Style: Radar DetectorColor: Blue DisplayProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

I purchased this on sale right before Christmas, to replace my old radar detector that was on its way out. So far it has been great, much better than my previous one. I was looking for a radar detector that did not have a monthly GPS fee, and pointless information displaying (my speed, compass, etc), and that was under the $300 price mark. I did my research for about a month, and determined this was the best option for my goals. One thing I learned after my purchase is that this radar detector has a "smart cord" that allows your to sync with a free app that relays information from other drivers that have this radar detector (with the app), without you needing to manually input police, etc. However, I have not used this yet, so I cannot speak about it.

Another amazing feature, that I cannot stress enough is on the "smart cord" it has a mute button with a low lit led that flashes when you detect a radar signal. The reason why this is so great, is your hand is likely on the shifter near the outlet you plug the smart cord into your car. If a signal keeps going off and you want to mute it completely (there is an auto-mute feature that reduced the noise but doesn't eliminate the sound), then all you need to do is extend your finger and push the button. Many other radar detector will have you lean forward and push the mute button on the actual device (this is very annoying when driving).

Also, the suction cups on this detector are small, but very strong, which is great, esp if you live in a area where normal suction cups just fall off when the temperature gets too cold or too hot. If you drive a Porsche there is a warning to not use these, as many Porsche models have a weird film on the inside of the glass that can be "damaged" by the suction cups. I do not drive a Porsche so I cannot speak to this. I drive a 2014 Infiniti Q60S coupe, and there are no issues.

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JustSomeGuy

Worth the money

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024

Style: Radar DetectorColor: Blue DisplayProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

Worth every dime

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stratman

This has some good features but does not hit a home run

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2015

Style: Radar DetectorColor: Blue DisplayProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

This has some good features but does not hit a home run. I like that after the first alert the sound gets much lower as it continues to alert which is an improvement on prior radar detectors I have had I the past. I think it has many false alarms on K band in the city which is not an improvement over my past detector at 1/2.the cost. On positive it did react to a laser and gave my warning do I could lower my speed on not get a ticket.
I have never had a detector that gives y an adequate warning in laser before this one. The power cord connector looks durable but is stretched too much if you want to mount the detector on a visor. All in all a decent unit.

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