Speed radar camera detector comparison

Speed radar camera detector comparison: Our market overview of the current models for Europe, including performance and function range. With our compact overview of the currently used speed camera controls and measuring systems you can also get a quick overview of which device can provide which protection for your Country.

The best known and still most common speed measurement method is certainly using a radar trap. But there are also other measurement methods that are not carried out using radar. It is therefore worth finding out in advance to avoid disappointment with the scope of protection.

Because other measurement methods, such as low power radar (MRCD, MRCT, GATSO), lasers or passive measurements via ESO (single-sided sensor) or section control are now also frequently used in Europe. Some of these new measurement methods can be detected with good mobile radar detectors. With the passive methods, if they are used mobile, it becomes more difficult. That is why we offer our complete packages for perfect all-round protection.

X BAND
RADAR
K BAND
RADAR
KA BAND
RADAR
MULTA
RADAR
LASER    ESO /
AUTOVELOX
AndorraXXX
AustriaXX
BelgiumXX
BulgariaX
CroatiaXX
CyprusXXX
Czech RepublicXXXX
DenmarkXX
EstoniaXXX
FinlandXXX
FranceX
GermanyXXX
Great BritainXX
HungaryXXX
IrelandXXX
ItalyXX
LatviaXXX
LithuaniaXX
LuxembourgXXX
NetherlandsXXX
NorwayXX
PolandX
PortugalXXX
RomaniaXXXX
SlovakiaXXX
SloveniaXX
SpainXX
SwedenXX
SwitzerlandXX
TurkeyXXX

The question whether radar detectors are legal cannot be answered uniformly in Europe. There are countries where the use of radar detectors is legal, while in other EU countries only the use of jammers is prohibited. Other countries only allow radar detectors that report fixed speed cameras via GPS, but not radar receivers.

Please check the legal situation for your country below (all information without any guarantee of correctness, please doublecheck your local legislation) or ask us if you have any question before you order a radar detector.

LandPOI radar
detector
allowed
Radar
Detector
Ownership
allowed
Radar
Detector
Use
allowed
Jamming
Use
allowed
Notes
AustriaXGPS devices with a POI warner as an "announcement function" are permitted. Radar warning devices that can be used to influence or interfere with technical traffic monitoring equipment are prohibited. These may neither be attached to nor carried on motor vehicles. Violators face an administrative fine of up to 5,000 euros and the device will be confiscated.
BelgiumXFines or imprisonment from 15 days to three months. Doubling of the penalty in case of a repeat offence. The device is confiscated and destroyed. POI function is allowed.
BulgariaXFine
Czech RepublicXOnly devices that make measurement impossible or interfere with it (interferers) are prohibited. Fine from 5,000 to 10,000 kroner (approx. 200-400 euros)
DenmarkXFine
FinlandXXThe fine for a speeding offence is 100-115 Euros for a speeding offence of up to 20 km/h. For a minor traffic offence, the maximum fine is 50 euros. For serious speeding offences and for other traffic violations, the fine is determined according to the income of the driver Income.
FranceXXXFine. The device will be confiscated. If necessary, confiscation of the vehicle in the case of permanently installed devices. The POI function is permitted if it generally indicates danger spots at a sufficient distance. However, the clear and direct indication of radar measuring points is prohibited.
GermanyX75€ fine; 1 point; according to § 23 para. (1c) StVO any technical device designed to interfere with or indicate these measures.
GreeceXXFine. 30 days driving ban
HungaryXXFine. The device will be confiscated.
ItalyXXFine. Devices will be confiscated.
LatviaXFine
LithuaniaXFine. Only devices that actively interfere with the measurement are prohibited. The device will be confiscated.
LuxembourgXFine up to 5,000 euros or imprisonment from eight days to one year. The device is confiscated. POI function is allowed.
NetherlandsXXFine of 430 euros. The device will be confiscated. Navigation devices with POI function and speed camera apps are permitted.
NorwayXFine up to 10,000 kroner (approx. 1,000 euros). Equipment will be confiscated.
PolandXXFine. Equipment that is clearly not ready for use (e.g. packed) may be carried.
RomaniaRadar detectors are gererally Allowed. Legal regulation is currently being discussed.
SerbiaXXFine between 50 euros and 170 euros if used. In the event of an accident, up to 45 days imprisonment instead of a fine is possible. Navigation systems with POI function are allowed.
SlovakiaXXFine
SloveniaXOnly devices that actively interfere with the measurement are prohibited. Fine
SpainXXFine. POI function is allowed.
SwedenXXFine. The device will be confiscated.
SwitzerlandXXFine or imprisonment. The device will be confiscated. Also GPS navigation devices that can warn of speed checks as part of their additional functions (POI function).
TurkeyXXFine

In case you are welcome to send us further or newer details or important information about your country!

If you have read how radar detectors work – then you know which radar warning options are possible and which are not. You also know that a 70%-90% protection from speed cameras and speeding fines can be achieved with a radar detector and can save a lot of money in the future.

How to define the best radar detector from the technical side? Most important features:

Radar detector devices (windshield and custom install radar detectors) offer depending upon price range the following most important technical differences to consider:

  • Radar detection performance and sensitivity (to check: radar antenna sensitivity & sensor size)
  • More precise radar frequency setting for more accurate results (to check: frequency setting options)
  • Low Power Radar Reception of latest generation (to check: MRCD MRCT GATSO detection)
  • False alarm filters such as radar based assistance systems in vehicles (to check: filter options/false alert performance)
  • GPS technology for speed dependent alarms and fixed speed cameras (to check: GPS options and POI Database)
  • Laser detection – is 360° laser detection on board? (read: why laser can not be detected as good as radar)
  • Radar detector reliability, support & updates (check: how good is the product support and POI Database)

What are currently the best radar detectors devices for Europe?

In order to give the right answer please check our big overview and radar detectors compare before buy a radar detector. Don´t hesitate also to contact us if you need help. For a perfect experience please send us Details of your car, model, year and our team will send a perfect equipment and configuration proposal and will explain in order to get the perfect protection you wish – for free.

The biggest difference between radar and laser: laser, unlike radar, is not permanently emitted and therefore cannot be detected in time. The automated laser measuring systems have a working range, i.e. a distance between 25-75m from which they become active and can only be detected then. In addition a laser measurement usually takes a fraction of a second. And last but not least: the laser beam itself is very thin and can only be detected if it hits the sensor to be detected.

These are all factors why even the best portable radar detectors usually cannot help optimally.

Laser Jammer: That’s why there are the installation laser systems. Not only do they detect lasers much more effectively, but they are also able to stop laser measurement. See also our radar detectors installation videos on our radar-shop.com or our radar-shop youtube channel.

Speed radar camera detector comparison (High-End)

ProductNAVTY P1
PREMIUM
NAVTY P1
LIFETIME
GENEVO
MAX
GENEVO
ONE M
VALENTINE
One V1
VALENTINE
V1 GEN2
ESCORT
REDLINE EX
ESCORT
MAX 360C
UNIDEN
R7
price incl. VAT
Original price was: 799 €.Current price is: 779 €.
Original price was: 699 €.Current price is: 679 €.
Original price was: 799 €.Current price is: 769 €.
Original price was: 799 €.Current price is: 589 €.
Original price was: 699 €.Current price is: 659 €.
Original price was: 799 €.Current price is: 769 €.
Original price was: 699 €.Current price is: 650 €.
Original price was: 749 €.Current price is: 730 €.
699 
Rating

RADAR & LASER DETECTION

Radar
K / KA / X
//////////////////
Low Power Radar MRCD / MRCT / GATSOX
Laser front
Laser 360°X
AlarmfilterX

GPS DATABASE

Stationary speed cameras UKXXXX
Stationary speed cameras EuropeXXXX
Stationary speed cameras USA / CANXXXXX
Stationary speed cameras AUS / NZLXXXXXX
Stationary speed cameras worldwideXXXXXXXX
Fixed speed camerasXX
Section ControlXX
Red light cameraXX
Frequent danger pointsXXXXX
Directional warningXXXXX

POI & FIRMWARE UPDATES

Lifetime Updates includedXXXX
WindowsXX
MacOSXXXXXX
LinuxXXXXXX
via USB stick or WIFIXX

OPERATION & ERGONOMICS

English menu / languageXXXXX
Display with text displayXX
Simple / intuitive operationXX

LEGALITY EUROPE

Factory condition Legally compliantXXXXXXX
Legally compliant functionXXXXX
Warning functions can be deletedXXXXX

Speed radar camera detector comparison (Mittelklasse)

ProductUNIDEN
R3
NEOLINE
X-COP
9100S
NEOLINE
X-COP
8700S
GENEVO
ONE S
WHISTLER
GT-468GXi
ESCORT
X50
WHISTLER
GT-138GXI
WHISTLER
GT-130 XI
price incl. VAT
Original price was: 599 €.Current price is: 499 €.
Original price was: 449 €.Current price is: 389 €.
Original price was: 369 €.Current price is: 349 €.
Original price was: 499 €.Current price is: 389 €.
Original price was: 249 €.Current price is: 229 €.
Original price was: 199 €.Current price is: 149 €.
Rating

RADAR & LASER DETECTION

Radar
K / KA / X
//
Low Power Radar MRCD / MRCT / GATSOXXXXXXX
Laser front
Laser 360°XX
AlarmfilterX

GPS DATABASE

Stationary speed cameras UKXXXX
Stationary speed cameras EuropeXXXX
Stationary speed cameras USA / CANXX
Stationary speed cameras AUS / NZLXX
Stationary speed cameras worldwideXXXXXXXX
Fixed speed camerasXXX
Section ControlXXX
Red light cameraXXX
Frequent danger pointsXXXXXXX
Directional warningXXXXXXX

POI & FIRMWARE UPDATES

Lifetime Updates includedXXXX
WindowsXXX
MacOSXXXXXXX
LinuxXXXXXXX
via USB stick or WIFIXXXXXXX

OPERATION & ERGONOMICS

English menu / languageXXXXXXX
Display with text displayXX
Simple / intuitive operationXX

LEGALITY EUROPE

Factory condition Legally compliantXXXXXXXX
Legally compliant functionXXXXX
Warning functions can be deletedXXXXX

Speed measurement in Europe – Frequencies & Overview

X BAND
RADAR
K BAND
RADAR
KA BAND
RADAR
MULTA
RADAR
LASER    ESO /
AUTOVELOX
AndorraXXX
AustriaXX
BelgiumXX
BulgariaX
CroatiaXX
CyprusXXX
Czech RepublicXXXX
DenmarkXX
EstoniaXXX
FinlandXXX
FranceX
GermanyXXX
Great BritainXX
HungaryXXX
IrelandXXX
ItalyXX
LatviaXXX
LithuaniaXX
LuxembourgXXX
NetherlandsXXX
NorwayXX
PolandX
PortugalXXX
RomaniaXXXX
SlovakiaXXX
SloveniaXX
SpainXX
SwedenXX
SwitzerlandXX
TurkeyXXX

2 thoughts on “Speed radar camera detector comparison

  1. What’s the current speed radar camera being used in the Philippines?

    1. Currently we recommend the Navty P1 for the Philippines, as it also contains the data for the Philippines.

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