The beltronics stir plus medition was already known for its advanced detection performance. The various unique features make it the best of the best. Largely operating in north america, the company has overseen the design, manufacture, and marketing of radar, laser as well as safety detectors in the region. On the retail packaging of the bel sti xr a sticker is placed over the boxes seal with neltronics the australian importer distributor logo on the top. Bel sti driver,sti driver, beltronics, bel radar detector. The sti driver produces zero signal leakage, meaning it cannot be detected by any current or future radar detector detectors rdds. Segmented escort redline ex, nonsegmented escort redline, and segmented beltronics sti r custominstalled radar detector alerting behavior to approaching a constanton 34. The bel sti magnum held the record for longrange radar detectionnearly 12 milesuntil the arrival of the escort redline, with a staggering 14 miles of warning range. Segmented escort redline ex, nonsegmented escort redline, and segmented beltronics stir custominstalled radar detector alerting. Escort redline ex vs escort redline segmented vs beltronics. The escort redline ex is a highend radar detector built for maximum range on the highway.
Beltronics canada sti driver radar detector canada. Differences between the escort redline and beltronics magnum. Beltronics sti driver bel xr radar detector the bel sti driver was the very first stealth radar detector to hit the market that was and still is undetectable to all police radar detector detectors also known as rdds. Sti s range surpasses its own pro series gx65 and rx65. The sti magnum uses a male voice alert and the redline has a female voice alert. In our highway test, the redline ex had the longest range of all the radar detectors. As a reference, we also included a nongps model, the escort redline, which set a. Beltronics sti versus v1 valentine one radar detector. The x50 wins and was wondering is it worth the 99 to upgrade my driver to magnum model. Beltronics and her brother escort have been a leader in reminding drivers to be safe since it came to be in 1967. On two occasions in realworld driving i have muted a bel escort detector in a known falsealarm area. Some people were claiming that there was no way the stir could be consistently be beating the redline because they have the same antenna and that the v1 was interfering. When it comes to the entire look of this radar detector is gorgeous. The test consisted of aiming the radar at the road from various angles.
As we approach the tail of the dragon, us 129 connecting tennessee to north carolina, we come upon tn state trooper running what appears to be constanton co 35. The sti driver alerted a few seconds prior to the xr. Tuned specifically for each radar band, this approach enables redline to deliver the longest possible warning on all radar bands, including the latest pop mode. Test two the positions of the detectors were swapped, so the the sti driver was now on the left. Windshield mounting bracket for escort beltronics radar.
This beltronics sti magnum offers a few of the excellent unique features when compared to the other. Escort redline radar detector for sale online ebay. Oled display the first beltronics detector to feature a high resolution colour display with 4 different colour theme. Intro with my recent acquisitions of an escort redline and a beltronics sti driver, as well as a bushnell kband gun, i decided it was time to try some kband testing at my radar course in van alstyne, tx. Bel sti xr vs bel sti driver we put them to the test. It does lack the gps features that are found on the beltronics and escort 9500ix or max models. Connect the dash cam to your computer using the included usb to micro usb cable. It provides the driver with relative proximity to the target using 5level digital signal strength meter. Escort redline ex vs escort redline segmented vs beltronics sti r. Beltronics gt7 is the latest beltronics windshield mounted radar laser detector that features extreme longrange performance, gps camera database, and gps truelock with autolock. Test one the sti driver on the right in the video alerted 1 second prior to the xr, and continued alerting about half a second longer. Update your device escort radar detectors escort radar.
The system is completely undetectable and features a dualantenna design, gps autolearn, and access to the escort live app. Previous to the beltronics sti, rd manufactures simply moved their operating lo frequency at which the radar detectors were tuned to. The product has been described to me as an openedup driver. Dual antenna design dual antenna design introduces an all new level of radar performance. The beltronics sti excels at finding distant measuring system. The sti driver is the only detector completely invisible to all radar detector detectors, while maintaining blistering sensitivity to all radar bands. Since eclipsed by the beltronicss corporate cousin, the escort redline xr. The usa models are not the same as the ausnz models and customers should be sure they are getting the right product with a real authorised. Find great deals on ebay for beltronics sti driver and beltronics sti magnum. Bel sti driver is the first and the only beltronics windshield mounted radar laser detector that is 100% undetectable m3 dual antenna receiver offers the longest range and sensitivity for detecting police radar in canada and usa.
The beltronics sti driver is the heftiest radar detector by any metric. Download the update file above and save it somewhere you will remember it. Consumer warning, bel sti xr, bel stir, vs bel sti driver alert. Aug 11, 2017 segmented escort redline ex, nonsegmented escort redline, and segmented beltronics sti r custominstalled radar detector alerting behavior to approaching a constanton 34. In early august, escort annouced their latest redline radar detector, featuring the same m3 dual radar antenna first introduced in beltronics sti driver. Passport 8500 x50, pro rx65 and affordable vector series. Jul 25, 2017 the currently selling escort redline was based upon escorts vaulted m3 platform which started its life in two remote custom installed radar detectors, the escort passport 9500ci and the beltronics stir in 2006.
Redline provides the longest range for every signal out there. The original sti driver, along with the sister brand escort redline, are the only radar detector technologies that cant be picked up by radar detector detectors used by law enforcement. Bel stir plus from beltronics radar detectors bell sti. Received it on time and worked great with the escort redline. Our preference is overwhelmingly for the redlines female voice.
Includes the windshield bracket and four suction cups two for use and two spares. You can read more about the details here or watch the following video. Those records were set on flat desert roads and range elsewhere is less. Escorts team of engineers has created one of the most sensitive radarlaser detectors on the market. Other than the little differences like the fact that they have different names, theres basically 8 main differences between the escort redline and the beltronics magnum. Sti magnum compared to valentine one in performance, features and value. Escort s team of engineers has created one of the most sensitive radarlaser detectors on the market. With a costeffective budget pricing and fully loaded features, the sti remains to be the most suitable radar for entrylevel radar detectors. Since eclipsed by the beltronics s corporate cousin, the escort redline xr. Redlines new twin antenna design provides an all new level of radar performance.
This windshield mount is designed for beltronics and escort radar detectors. Band segmented beltronics sti magnum vs escort redline youtube. Beltronics beltronics features top rated professional. And the redlines expert meter display can display up to 8 simultaneous threats at one time while the beltronics threat display can only display 3. It had the longest range overall and the city performance is as good as it gets. Features of the beltronics sti magnum radar detectors. This makes the redline the 4th undetectable radar detector in the market, including the bel sti driver, stir remote, and passport 9500ci. The escort redline includes full x, k, superwide ka, and safety warning system radar capability, front and rear laser detection, dual antennae with varactortuned vto microwave receiver, digital signal processing dsp for superior range and reduced false alarms, our. Best beltronics radar detectors ratedradardetector.
Escort 9500ix vs escort redline vs bel sti driver ok, so many are saying the 9500ix is great with false alarms, and its a peaceful driving experience until the radar actually picks up what its supposed to a cop. Escort and beltronics are the same company and they have produced two versions of the same radar detector under two different names. Beltronics sti magnum vs escort 9500ix in the end, we recommend you to choose escort 9500ix. The model comes with kuband detection technology and an advanced gps functionality that can be integrated with the mobile app, ensuring for maximum protection against radarlaser guns, speed traps, and cameras. It spotted all five of our radar guns from over 11. Escort redline compared to the redline xr, passport max, v1 and beltronics sti. The escort redline radar detector is built around an advanced dsp digital signal processing algorithm technology. Bundle your escort portable detector with the north american defender database 1 year or 3 year subscription to stay up to date with all speed. Beltronics bel sti driver vs valentine one v1 vs sti delonix radar. The bel sti driver also offers the ultimate in performance, delivering range equal to or better than the popular bel rx65. The beltronics sti driver radar detector is an undetectable radar detector.
The escort redline and beltronics magnum are virtually the same. The escort redline ex is built with proprietary totalshield technology. According to beltronics press release, the sti magnum provides a 60% greater improvement over its predecessor, the sti driver. Making use of the segmentation of kband, beltronics increased the performance of its products to the max. The camera will be listed as escort m1 in your computer.
However, this is the reason that you can plug and play these devices without complicated installation. The currently selling escort redline was based upon escorts vaulted m3 platform which started its life in two remote custom installed radar detectors, the escort passport 9500ci and the beltronics stir in 2006. The sti comes with beltronics auto mute feature, which automatically reduces the volume level during an alert. Beltronics gt7 is the latest beltronics windshield mounted radar laser detector that features extreme longrange performance, gps camera database, and gps truelock with autolock oled display the first beltronics detector to feature a high resolution colour display with 4 different colour theme. The sti driver has a male voice, while the redline has a female voice. Comparing newly segmented, wire bonded lna sti magnum to escort redline vs weak ka 34. Bell sti driver is a winner this is the only undetectable radar detector detector, thats why i bought it. Aug 25, 2016 this detectors range is onpar in my opinion with escort redline keep in mind its made by beltronics which is a subsidiary of escort and has the magnesium frame for great durability.
While its shape and appearance is similar to the rx65, its external dimensions are slightly larger and its external black color matches the valentine v1. If youre considering purchasing a radar detector and live or frequently drive in the virginia and washington dc area, or if youre a commercial truck driver, you will. Mar 17, 2011 some people were claiming that there was no way the sti r could be consistently be beating the redline because they have the same antenna and that the v1 was interfering. It works with all current beltronics and escort models and many past models. So my question to those of you who have experience with these, which would u choose and why. The bel sti driver was the very first stealth radar detector to hit the market that was and still is undetectable to all police radar detector detectors also known as rdds. Or, simply press the large frontmounted mute button on the detector or smartplug included during an alert to instantly quiet the audio. It allows the user to select operating mode, reducing the frequency of falling in densely populated urban areas. Jun 25, 2010 escort 9500ix vs escort redline vs bel sti driver ok, so many are saying the 9500ix is great with false alarms, and its a peaceful driving experience until the radar actually picks up what its supposed to a cop.
Beltronics sti driver, sti magnum, gx65, rx65, rx55, vector 995, vector 965, vector 955, vector 940, vector 895, and express 795. Segmented escort redline ex, nonsegmented escort redline, and segmented beltronics stir custominstalled radar detector alerting behavior to approaching a constanton 34. I keep hearing that the beltronics sti magnum is cheaper than the redline, but i. The new redline ex international, extreme performance, undetectable, dual antenna design, now with gps and loaded with the escort defender database. The sti magnum also has a setting to enable you to hang your radar detector upside down, while the redline does not. This detectors range is onpar in my opinion with escort redline keep in mind its made by beltronics which is a subsidiary of escort and has the magnesium frame for great durability. Starting at the top of the line, the beltronics sti driver and the escort redline are extremely similar. The beltronics sti magnum is stealth to all radar detector detectors including the spectre, which makes the beltronics sti magnum the detector of choice if you live andor drive in virginia or if youre a professional driver. The brings us to the sti driver s replacement, the sti magnum. Beltronics detectors are rated the best in the speed counter measurement community, and share the.
Something along the lines of the escort redline, except from beltronics. I have had a valentine one for years, but their technology is 20 years old and isnt close to undetectable by newer radar detector detectors spector 234. Escort redline or beltronics sti magnum i have done research on these but they were never really compared against each other directly with a conclusion of which it better. Over the past month we received many inquiries regarding escort redline in. The beltronics sti magnum is the best in the market when it comes to choosing a userfriendly, effective and safe radar detector. The beltronics sti magnum excelled at ferreting out distant radar. Jul 16, 2018 features of the beltronics sti magnum radar detectors. The escort redline ex was the secondbest radar detector in our tests. Escort knows how to effectively use gps, and the ex is no exception. Beltronics is again ahead others radar detector manufacturers. Stis range surpasses its own pro series gx65 and rx65. Our preference is overwhelmingly for the redline s female voice.
This detector is worth the money as it should save you from numerous tickets. Escort redline, beltronics sti driver versus tennessee. The bel sti driver has not been tested and does not come with an undetectable guarantee. The bel sti driver improves upon the solid design of their beltronics rx65 in several significant ways. Works with most beltronics and escort radar detectors including. Beltronics radar was founded in 1967, and in 1999 escort radar acquired the company. Highperformance radarlaser detector with ultrabright 280led alphanumeric display.
Bel stir plus from beltronics radar detectors bell sti xr. Beltronics and escort undetectable radar detectors a few australian traders online are trying to pass off the usa model bel sti xr and escort redline stealth radar detectors as the australian models. Beltronics and escort undetectable radar detectors. Beltronics and escort canada offer undetectable sti driver and sti r remote radar detectors. This technology gives the detector its power to detect even the low power battery operated handheld digital radar and laser guns that are in use by police departments around the world. Beltronics sti driver radar detector for sale online ebay. So, here, we talk about the features, pros, and cons of this radar detector. I recently was able to obtain a copy of firmware version 1. Escort redline, beltronics sti driver versus facing constanton co. Both are built on the same high performance radar detection platform, and differ only slightly with features. Comes with 1 year warranty, new plastic casing opt to keep aluminum case if wanted, and new software tsrbs added. The escort redline is the most advanced radar, laser and safety detector ever designed by escort. The ease of use is only bested by the escort max 360c. This detector now has the ability to be segmented so you can program the ka frequencies you desire, which allows for optimal performance.