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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 71 reviews

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Customers have good things to say about the V8 Radar and Laser Detector's range, price, and ease of use. They appreciate that it can detect signals from about a mile ahead, making it a reliable tool for avoiding speeding tickets. Many customers also find that it offers good value for the price point and is easy to use and adjust. However, some customers have complained about false alerts.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Still working great four years later

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have used this radar detector for four years now. I have put 50-100k miles on it. It sits in the scorching Phoenix heat all summer long (I do use a sun shield when parked) and still keeps on working. As radar detectors go, there's no way to prove it has "saved me", but I have not gotten a ticket since I started using it. With that said, I'm not an aggressive driver, but it's still nice to have.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great radar detector

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is awesome and responds very quickly to may different types of radar

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great radar detector, still working after 5 years

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this radar detector 5 years ago to replace a string of other brands which kept breaking. This one is much more durable. It uses a telephone type of connector for power and buttons to control the functions. Previous radar detectors broke due to power connection breaking or a dial for volume breaking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great radar for beginner

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Well bell makes a great product my only complaint is that it does not do red light cameras. If I were to know that I would of purchased a different model perhaps.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Radar Detector for the Money

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great all around radar detector for the money wish the power cord had a option for USB plug in. A little better holder would be great to but other than that its saved my butt several times already

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great Radar Detector

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the window mount doesnt hold the device on the window - you would need to purchase other accesories

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Detector

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had Beltronics radar units before, and actually I took my older unit, 2yrs old, and put it in my corvette. This newer one in my business car. Works Great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    works ok

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I get a TON of false K and X Alerts to the point where at times i have to shut it off

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great helped me at least 2x

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I travel back and forth from MEM and Louisiana and helps me get there faster

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy
    Cons mentioned:
    False alarms

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great radar detector.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So i decided to buy this radar detector a few weeks ago just because I was tired of getting hassled as a young driver (20 years old) and I wanted to know when they were hiding out and being the sneaky cops they are. The first day I pulled it out of the box in the parking lot of best buy and set it all up. This is my first one and i was able to have it running with the settings the way I wanted in a matter of 5-7 mins. So fast that my girlfriend who was anxious to go shoe shopping was not pushing me out of the parking lot. Now the reason I decided to write this review is because of this story that happened today. I was driving down HWY 99 in Lynnwood on my way to school and if you know that road you know that it's a straight line and with many businesses so if you keep the settings on low and high sensitive readings which is the way i like it but you can always change it, it will go off by automatic doors in the area. So I was driving down the road going about 50-52 in a 45 just minding my own business and its starts to chirp and I didn't think anything of it and it only had a couple bars on the meter then I go over a little hill and all the bars are on the screen and I look around and theres nothing, no cops, nothing that i can see so I slowed to the speed limit and kept on going for about a mile or two. Sure enough there was a charger cop at a left turn light clocking everyone that went by. This radar detector saved me from potentially getting pulled over and in my eyes it paid for its self today. I would definitely recommend this to a friend or anyone looking into buying one and 200 dollars gives you the peace of mind knowing that it will save you from tickets, lawyer fees, court fees, etc and you already know the government takes too much of our money as it is.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Saving my bacon

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Life in my little upstate NY town is great if you know when and where the local gendarmes are on the prowl. My new BEL V8 Detector has solved that problem for me. Whether near the school or the bowling alley the V8 finds them, especially the chief in his black Charger, with more than enough time to check my speed and adjust if necessary. Also does a great job on the interstate letting me know when the state patrol is about as I head to the city. Is it just me, or are others finding that enforcement on our roads seems to be more about revenue these days. I already pay enough to the Empire State and am very thankful that the BEL V8 will help ensure that I don't have to pay any more "Road Taxes" !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    False alarms

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    needed for desert trips doing 90mph

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    NEEDED RADAR FOR DESERT SO CAL TRIPS FOR CHP AND SUCH WHEN YOUR 2 HOURS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE AND SPEEDING, TESTED ON SPEED WARNING SIGNS THAT USE K BAND AND THIS UNIT PICKED THAT UP ATLEAST A 1/4 MILE AWAY AROUND A BEND WITH A HILL BLOCKING THE SIGN (WORKED SWEET) IN AUTO MODE,PICKS UP KA BAND FROM CHP ON FREEWAY AT SAME DISTANCES AS WELL ,EASY TO USE AND ADJUST,CITY DRIVING IS ANNOYING CAUSE OF FALSE BEEPS WITH STORES AND GAS STATIONS SO I USE FOR HIGHWAY ONLY...GOOD BUY PLUS YOU CAN BUY AND TEST AND RETURN TO BEST BUY IF YOU DONT LIKE IT!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Radar detector, Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent detector

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This V8 has really impressed me in the few days I have had it, especially for the price. I previously used a Cobra and wasn't getting very far range with it, the V8 blows it away! The display is easy to see even on a bright day and it has different modes to show the radars. Read the instructions, it's really neat the modes you can put it in and easy to do once you know how.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance
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    False alarms

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Inconsistency is an issue

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This police scanner is a great product but is inconsistent at times. There are a lot of false alarms and it sometimes picks up "laser guns" that aren't actually there. I had used this scanner daily but then stopped because the alerts were so inconsistent (and annoying). It is an Average product but it is certainly not worth the price paid. There are many alternate radar and laser detectors, I am not too sure if I would recommend this particular one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range
    Cons mentioned:
    False alarms

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    awesome

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've bought cheap radar detectors before from Cobra and Whistler and just don't have any confidence in them because they false all the time. The Bel worked great and saved me on several instances when I was exceeded the speed limit in a slow speed zone. Great range, never falses, a definite buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best bang for the buck!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've used many radar detectors in the past, all of them being from the cheaper side of things such as cobras, or a $80 whistler. I thought to my self, why do people hate these detectors so much, they seem to be working just fine. Of course that was until I decided to see what the fuss is all about. If I didn't like it or thought it was a waste of money I could always return it anyway. So I opted for the V8 which is the same model # as the 955, just comes with the smart cord instead of the regular power cord. The smart cord lets you mute, or change the volume without having to reach up to the detector. Not a big deal but is still nice. While unboxing you can already tell, your money is well spent on the quality of this detector. It doesn't feel like cheap light hollow plastic like the others do. Especially the Cobra I had. Initial thoughts: I fell in love with the smart cord. Such a nice feature to be able to mute false alarm. I never thought there was much a difference, but the range on this thing compared to my past detectors is night and day. The Lidar detection is amazing, considering neither of my past detectors would even alert me of laser despite they advertised it would. I feel like I can drive with confidence rather than constantly looking over my shoulder or wondering if my detector is going to miss a detection and burn me. BOTTOM LINE! DON'T GO CHEAP ON YOUR DETECTOR! START OFF AT THE 940 IF YOU WANT A LITTLE CHEAPER!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    False alarms

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Tool

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice tool to have in your tool box.. Easy to use , easy to understand, and works just like it is supposed to. Two weeks old and no false alarms. I love this product. The early warning system is a true comfort when driving. Just like wearing my seat belt, its that comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Radar detector

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I couldn't really ask for more

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Well, I'll be honest. This is my second radar detector since my first purchase back in 2002. I replaced a Cobra radar detector that did a pretty decent job for about 9 years until it died and I got this Beltronics V8. It's been about 5 months since I bought it and it goes off WAY before I even see a cop. I have to be looking out for a cop quite some time before the rascal pops out. I love it!! For me it has been doing it's job, so it was money well spent for me. Awesome upgrade from the 9 yr. old Cobra I was sporting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good buy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall I like this radar detector. It's plenty sensitive and is pretty intuitive to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Radar detector

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Radar Detector

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had many Detectors, and for the price and overall detection this is by far the best ive owned. I have picked up detection almost 1.5 miles away. and pop radar is very fast. and the sound is louder than most.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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