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Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector

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★★★★☆
4.4

based on 56 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
3.9

$469.99

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Pros

  • Good sensitivity (51)
  • Clear alert (46)
  • Easy to mount (46)
  • Durable (42)
  • Neat features or extras (40)
  • Versatile (27)
  • A true beast. (1)
  • Able to mount upside down (1)
  • Good filtering (1)
  • Invisible to rdd (1)
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Cons

  • Gives false reads (12)
  • Not durable (2)
  • Bad ramp-up (1)
  • Big hide if pulled over (1)
  • Can't mount vertically (1)
  • Case gets hot (1)
  • Gets hot (1)
  • Gets hot - avoid sun (1)
  • Gets hot-avoid defroster (1)
  • Heavy little beast (1)

Best Uses

  • Highway driving (52)
  • Urban navigation (31)
  • Rural navigation (25)
  • Larger cars (10)
  • Small cars (8)
  • Away from door openers (1)
  • Commercial vehicles (1)
  • Everyday (1)
  • Motorcycles (1)
  • Small truck (1)
 
 
 

Where to Buy

Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector

BizRate Rating Outstanding 10.0

$469.99

 

$469.99

 

Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 23, 2009

Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Beltronics STi Initial Use & Impressions

"I live in a state where use of radar detectors is prohibited. My purchase of the Beltronics STi (STi)is intended for interstate highway use. My experience with radar detectors is slight, but my decade plus military experience provides insight and understanding in the area of measure-countermeasure and the employed tactics. Packaging: The STi arrived in packaging with the expected metal case and accessories. Th..." Read Full Review »

Jan 12, 2008 by Frogman 215

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Too Expensive

"I’ve used the Bel RX65 for years. It’s one of the finest detectors on the market, and half the price of the Bel STI. I bought the STI because I pass through Virginia and DC a few times a year. The quality of reception of the STI is about the same as the RX65, BUT the controls are ridiculous. Add the RX65 controls to the STI and lower the price by fifty dollars, easily done by putting it in a cardboard box inste..." Read Full Review »

Oct 13, 2008 by Bay4guy

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[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector Review

Beltronics STi Initial Use & Impressions

★★★★☆
4.0

Super Informative

Super Informative

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Durable
  • Easy To Mount
  • Good Sensitivity
  • Neat Features or Extras

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Highway Driving
 

"I live in a state where use of radar detectors is prohibited. My purchase of the Beltronics STi (STi)is intended for interstate highway use. My experience with radar detectors is slight, but my decade plus military experience provides insight and understanding in the area of measure-countermeasure a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 12 2008
Frogman 215
Virginia
I am:
  • Commuter
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $469.99
 
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector Review

It works like a fine oiled machine...

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Durable
  • Easy To Mount
  • Good Sensitivity
  • Neat Features or Extras

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Highway Driving
  • Rural Driving
 

"Since its introduction a few years ago, Beltronics has progressively improved the STi's operation by eliminating a lot of bugs and by making minor changes due to lots of user requests. The STi has matured into what is perhaps the best windshield mount radar detector which you can buy from any manufa …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
May 21 2009
I am:
  • Auto Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $469.99
 
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector Review

Beltronics STi Driver (undetectable)

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Able to mount upside down
  • Clear Alert
  • Good Sensitivity
  • Spectre 1 to 4 imune
  • VG2 imune

    Cons

  • Bad ramp-up
  • Gets Hot
  • Gives False Reads

    Best Uses

  • City Driving
  • Highway Driving
 

"This is a great detector for people who live in radar banned areas such as Virgina, Washington and Canada. Radars date coded 2607 (26th week of 07th year) or earlier have problems detecting 33.8GHz Ka band signals. This can be fixed by sending the unit to Beltronics for a reflash. Unit has bad ramp- …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Mar 27 2008
BelSTiFan
Canada Ontario
I am:
  • Tuner
Reviewed at:
Price: $469.99
 
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector Review

Outstanding

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Durable
  • Good Sensitivity
  • Neat Features or Extras

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • City Driving
  • Highway Driving
 

"Solid device - construction feels rock solid, and the performance is outstanding as far as I can tell from several weeks of driving with it. You can find the technical reviews at other sites, showing that the Bel is perhaps the best performing detector on the market (check out the YouTube video sho …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Mar 30 2008
Scro
Hampton Roads, VA
I am:
  • Commuter
Reviewed at:
Price: $469.99
 
 

Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector Review

Perfect for the pro driver

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Durable
  • Easy To Mount
  • Good Sensitivity
  • Neat Features or Extras
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Highway Driving
  • Rural Driving
 

"Love the features it has-turning off xband will definitely help when I know the states that use it[it's old-doubt even Barney Fife uses it].I can mount it behind me so it is not visible in the day and still get fairly good warning till night when Ican mount it against the windshield.It was pretty co …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 23 2009
MR PEABODY
Dallas Tx
I am:
  • Auto Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $469.99
 
 
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