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Escort Solo 2 Cordless Radar Detector

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★★★★☆
3.8

based on 51 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
3.9

$299.99 - $344.99

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Pros

  • Clear alert (26)
  • Easy to mount (26)
  • Good sensitivity (22)
  • Neat features or extras (17)
  • Versatile (17)
  • Durable (15)
  • Broad coverage (1)
  • Doesn't need a power cord (1)
  • Easy to mount on motorcyc (1)
  • Ka is great (1)
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Cons

  • Gives false reads (8)
  • Inaccurate (3)
  • Not adjustable (2)
  • 9v on solo1 was better (1)
  • Batteries don't last (1)
  • Cheap mount (1)
  • Detection range (1)
  • Disable x fr autohighway (1)
  • Display sb red or blue (1)

Best Uses

  • Highway driving (25)
  • Urban navigation (21)
  • Rural navigation (17)
  • Larger cars (7)
  • Small cars (6)
  • All cars (1)
  • Mini van (1)
  • Motorcycles (1)
  • Paper weight (1)
  • Sportbikes (1)
 
 
 

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Escort Solo 2 Cordless Radar Detector

$299.99

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.4

$339.95

5% off orders at Abt.com

$339.95

 

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Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 16, 2009

Escort Solo 2 Cordless Radar Detector Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
Best Cordless available, period

"This detector is amazing, another person on here said the mount was flimsy, I don't really know why that was a complaint or why it warranted only 3 stars. This detector is 5 stars all the way, it has very good range especially considering it is cordless (and it even has an optional corded possibility!). I just went on a trip all over the Western US and saw three drivers pass me as my detector alerted me and th..." Read Full Review »

Jul 16, 2007 by The Thrill

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
I just don't know if it works

"I've had the product for about three weeks now, and I'm just not sure if it would have saved me from any tickets. It doesn't seem to be picking up radar signals until it is almost right up on the source. During a recent drive to Lake Tahoe on HWY 80, in one instance I was almost next to a CHP RADAR car (who had pulled another driver over for speeding) before the Ka-band alert went off. This obviously wasn't..." Read Full Review »

Aug 09, 2006 by Phantom II

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Escort Solo 2 Cordless Radar Detector Review

Defective batch of S2s on the market.

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Mount

    Cons

  • Gives False Reads

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I had to return two of these to the the retailer due to defective curcuits. The first lasted a day when it started powering off while driving. It would not power back on again until the factory fresh batteries were removed and reinstalled. After about ten minutes it would power off again. Called Esc …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Oct 16 2009
thutter
Carlsbad, CA
I am:
  • Tuner
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Escort Solo 2 Cordless Radar Detector Review

Best Cordless available, period

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • Gives False Reads

    Best Uses

  • City Driving
  • Highway Driving
  • Larger Cars
  • Rural Driving
 

"This detector is amazing, another person on here said the mount was flimsy, I don't really know why that was a complaint or why it warranted only 3 stars. This detector is 5 stars all the way, it has very good range especially considering it is cordless (and it even has an optional corded possibili …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 16 2007
The Thrill
Portland, OR
I am:
  • Commuter
  • Practical
  • Traveler
Reviewed at:
Price: $339.99
 
 

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Escort Solo 2 Cordless Radar Detector Review

1 year on motorcycle and no tickets!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Doesn't need a power cord
  • Easy to mount on motorcyc
  • Good Sensitivity
  • Neat Features or Extras
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Hard to read in sunlight
  • No optional display
  • No Waterproof case option
  • Not waterproof

    Best Uses

  • City Driving
  • Highway Driving
  • Motorcycles
 

"If the management team at Escort were on the ball they could have made the S2 so much better, and made a bundle of profit in sales. But they are sleeping at the helm and must be waiting for the compitition to beat them to the punch... With gas prices soaring, motorcycles are selling big. They sho …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 19 2008
Hardbody
Sioux Falls, SD
I am:
  • Gearhead
  • Practical
  • Professional Driver
Reviewed at:
Price: $339.99
 
 

Escort Solo 2 Cordless Radar Detector Review

poor ka detection

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Durable
  • Neat Features or Extras

    Cons

  • Inaccurate

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"The KA band detection sucks, which makes this unit worthless as its the most common band used by city police. Works great in Podunk towns where X or K bands are still being used.Really upset with this sites recommendation on this unit, thanks for helping me waste [$]! Its horrifically bad and over …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Oct 14 2009
Badmonkey
Boulder, CO
I am:
  • Commuter
  • Gearhead
 

Escort Solo 2 Cordless Radar Detector Review

I just don't know if it works

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Broad Coverage
  • Clear Alert
  • Easy To Mount
  • Neat Features or Extras

    Cons

  • Lacks Sensitivity

    Best Uses

  • City Driving
  • Rural Driving
 

"I've had the product for about three weeks now, and I'm just not sure if it would have saved me from any tickets.



It doesn't seem to be picking up radar signals until it is almost right up on the source. During a recent drive to Lake Tahoe on HWY 80, in one instance I was almost next to a CHP RA …"  Read Full Review »

Aug 9 2006
Phantom II
Hercules, CA
 
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