Escort Passport Max International
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Escort Passport Max International
Address: 3298 Breezewood Court, Moundridge, KS 67107 Phone: 1 (203) 768-1089 Email: william@ratedradardetector.org
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When Escort Passport Max was released more than five years ago, it promised never before seen technology from the Escort line. It should, especially when considering its retail price. But now that the company has newer radar detectors on its arsenal that have similar technologies such as Digital Signal Processing, AutoLearn Technology, and connectivity to Escort Live, is it still worth the price (which did not change as much as one would want)?
Let’s find out by looking at its design and features, and how these contribute positively or otherwise to the Escort Passport Max’s performance.
When it comes to design, one of the things that come off as different from the Escort Passport Max was its new Sticky Cup suction mount. This is not an advantage though—in fact, there have been complaints about its reliability. How it holds on to the glass is not the problem, because it does so strongly. It is when the radar detector is on it that it poses a problem. The adhesive material looks rather cheap and flimsy to support the Passport Max which is heavier than older models.
The weight of the Escort Passport Max is also another strike against it, although it is a very minor one. It is not as compact as Escort would like it to be at 1.3” x 3.2” x 5.3”, and that works against the less than a robust mount. It does, however, position sensors and indicators rather nicely.
The buttons, which you’ll find using the most such as mute, volume, sensitivity, power and brightness, are on top. There is also a connector for the SmartCord, which is convenient so that you don’t have to reach the radar detector for functions like muting, as well as a mini-USB port and a jack for your headphones.
The Passport Max comes with a full-color OLED display. Despite its power-saving capabilities, and the option to adjust the color as well as brightness, it suffers from being washed out by sunlight. This complaint is not exclusive to the Passport Max as all other Escort models with OLED instead of LED have the same problem.
Forcing your eyes to squint to read off of the display is very inconvenient when you’re trying to concentrate on the road, which is where audio alerts should come in handy. The Escort Passport Max, however, is also wanting in this respect. The sounds can easily be drowned by external noise.
All top of the line radar detectors come with the GPS because it makes life a little more convenient. What it does for radar detectors is that it estimates where you are located, figure if there are speed traps and red-light cameras on the area, and alert you accordingly. This can mean more alerts, but that is something you’d rather be informed of than not. GPS also enables other functions, some of which we’ll get into more later.
A feature that is available on built-in models as well, such the Max Ci . Everyone slips on the speed limit now and then, but with Escort Passport Max, you would be alerted immediately through beeps and voice alerts if you’re going over it and risking yourself for a speeding ticket. Although this is something that has already been configured beforehand, you can adjust this based on your preferences.
Different driving conditions need varying amounts of sensitivity. With Passport Max, it can gauge what you need based on your speed. In the city where many factors can trigger false alerts, the Escort radar detector can filter more non-threatening signals. On the highway where you drive considerably faster, the radar detector can go for long ranges.
This is a feature that is already a mainstay in many Escort models, although not all competitors have a matching technology. AutoLearn simply reduces false positives by storing signals you chose to ignore previously on your usual route and using that knowledge to keep it from beeping next time. It takes a week or two before it begins to ignore such signals, but once it does, you’ll have a considerably quieter drive with less annoying false alerts.
False alerts annoy everybody, but that’s just a consequence of using radar detectors. There is a way, however, to minimize the number you receive. On Escort Passport Max are added options for muting: AutoMute is enabled once the detector has alerted you, minimizing the volume after the few seconds.
SmartMute, meanwhile, will let you mark locations of false alarms with three taps. It will still alert you once you pass by it, but it will no longer beep. Both can be done on the detector and the mute button on the SmartCord.
This is a feature Passport Max claims to be of military-grade. It does two important things: quick identification of surrounding threats, and more accurate filtering of false alerts from actual, real threats. This way, you can adjust your speed as necessary ahead of time.
Here’s another feature that should obviously be included in most radar detectors but is still missing. Through the TSR, your Passport Max won’t alert you of signals from wireless traffic sensors, cutting down on more false alerts.
Escort Live is a brand exclusive that allows you to connect with other users and crowdsource for information through an app on your phone, which is available in both Android and iOS. While very useful, this requires a different SmartCord from the one you have fresh from the box.
The new SmartCord, which is SmartCord Live, will replace your old one for added Bluetooth connectivity but it will not come cheap at $99.99. The radar detector is already expensive at more than $500.
The Escort Passport Max is already preloaded with the Defender Database, an extensive, updated resource of red-light cameras and speed traps. It is also exclusive because after a few months, you will have to pay a $4.99 per month subscription. We’re not sure if that’s an entirely necessary addition, especially with a $49.99 expense per year.
Q: Can I use the Escort Passport Max outside the US?
A: Yes, although it has to be configured based on the most used radar and laser guns used in the country.
The Escort Passport Max can help you filter and minimize false alerts, connect with Escort Live for added protection, and adjust accordingly depending on your driving mode. You would need to pay a hefty price for it though, and pay for additional features such as SmartCord Live and Defender Database.
Still, even with its flaws, you can count on the Escort Passport Max to deliver as you would expect a device of a similar price range would. And it does so efficiently, despite minor nuisance in the display and accessories. But if you want a more flashy and well-designed version of this detector, see the Passport Max Limited Edition (Burled Wood) .
William Johnson is the owner and founder of RatedRadarDetector.org. He writes about car accessories, with his passion stemming from a deep enthusiasm for all things automotive. His website, RRD, focuses on in-depth reviews of car accessories to help people find the best and latest products in the market.
Welcome to RatedRadarDetector. We’re a news & analysis website covering anything related to cars, cars accessories and driving.
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Address: 3298 Breezewood Court, Moundridge, KS 67107 Phone: 1 (203) 768-1089 Email: william@ratedradardetector.org
When the Escort Passport Max came to be in 2013, it was reviewed positively by the radar detector-using community. There were features incorporated into it by Escort that were not in other models previously, such as GPS, a digital signal processor (DSP), and a better suction cup. But it was not too long after that a follow-up—the Passport Max 2—was released.
As is customary with numbered models, the Max 2 was intended as an improvement on its predecessor and a sign of Escort listening to its customers: it came out equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, effectively becoming Escort Live compatible. However, that is just the tip of the iceberg.
Let’s check out what the Max 2 has to offer, especially at a time when it is competing not only with models from other brands but also against new radar detectors from Escort itself.
The Passport Max 2 is no different than the original or its limited edition ( reviewed here ) when it comes to size. It still feels large and bulky, with dimensions pegged at 1.3” x 3.2” x 5.3”. It also bears quite a weight of 9.6 ounces. These, however, are not indicative of the ease of use and installation of the radar detector.
Passport Max 2 is pretty sleek with its black case and silver accents, but the location of the buttons and the indicators on the display take the most of our attention because of its intuitive design. The detectors are positioned in front while the display is at the rear, which is the side that is facing the driver.
The latter is in OLED, which, despite not being the most readable in bright environments, provides information on signals and bands that the radar detector picks up, your indicated speed limit and GPS status. The buttons, which you can use to adjust the volume of alerts, change the detection mode as well as mark locations sit on top of the radar detector. The plug for the 12V power cord is on the side.
The radar detector should sit on a suction cup by the windshield, and this is of course provided in the package. It is, however, limited in movement as it can only shift vertically.
At the time of its release, the Passport Max 2 was at the top of Escort’s radar detection capabilities. All the major frequencies in use by police radar equipment can be identified by the radar detector, and that includes the X, K, and Ka-band. Other windshield radar detectors from the brand can do it better though, in particular, the Max 360 and the Max 360C , and it doesn’t hurt that the two employ the help of directional arrows.
If the directional arrows are an attraction to you, you can see how the Max 2 compares in our Escort Max 360 VS Max 2 article.
Through Max 2, a driver can even know the intensity of such a signal besides being prompted of its presence. The beeping is programmed to decrease in volume after a few seconds. However, it is unable to protect you from the laser and pop-on guns. The Passport Max 2 can identify these instantaneous tools, but by then your speed would have already been noted.
The Max 2, just like the Passport Max , is equipped with DSP technology which should help the device filter false alerts. The GPS capability also allows you to mark locations where signals have been detected but are found to be harmless.
It must have performed better in the past though, especially since many radar detectors have since become unable to differentiate signals from blind-spot monitoring (BSM) systems on newer cars. Be ready for the radar detector to beep plenty especially when driving within the city.
GPS is a necessity today when it comes to radar detectors because it can help a driver anticipate or avoid red-light cameras and speed traps. It can also note which locations are previously occupied by troopers.
Curious how other models without GPS fare? You can compare Valentine One VS Escort Max 2 to get an idea on how helpful (or not) the feature can be.
With this feature, you can train your radar detector to automatically ignore insignificant signals. In time, the only alert will be on the display. This will supposedly leave legitimate frequencies as the only causes for beeping.
Have you found yourself unaware of how fast you have been going on the road countless times before? Then you might benefit from this function. The limit is already set right on the package but you can change this as desired and have it adjust based on the limits of a certain state.
The Max 2 comes with Bluetooth connectivity, which in turn will enable you to connect to Escort Live, the company’s very own app where users can upload alerts detected by their Escort products.
It can be accessed through your Android phone or iPhone, where it shows a map with listed speed traps, red-light cameras and the like (be warned, though: this will drain your phone battery). The app is free, but there is a more extensive resource in the Defender Database. The latter can be accessed through a paid subscription.
Being a newer but almost the same detector as Passport Max, Max 2’s edge over the original Max is its built-in Bluetooth feature that allows users to connect to Escort Live. It also has Air Patrol feature and supports both English and Spanish menus, but that’s about it.
For all other features, Passport Max can definitely hold its own against Max 2. It can function just like Max 2 with a firmware upgrade plus the use of Smart cord. So if you own a Passport Max, you don’t need to upgrade to Max 2.
However, if you’re buying a detector and considering Escort Passport Max vs Max2, the latter would be a better choice.
The price difference between the two isn’t that much. With the Max 2, you get the additional features without the hassle of setting it up yourself too. So for the Passport Max vs Max 2 battle, Max 2 remains as the winner.
Q: Is the Passport Max 2 equipped with voice alerts?
A: Yes, voice forms part of its alert system. Through this, you can keep your eyes on the road once a signal triggers a warning. It is also available in Spanish. The same goes for other models, proven by what you can conclude on articles like Escort Passport 9500IX VS Max 2 .
Q: Is the Passport Max 2 shielded against radar detector detectors (RDDs)?
A: No, it is not. It does not provide stealth against units such as the VG-2 and Spectre radar detector detectors.
The Escort Passport Max 2 can promptly detect radar signals and connect to Escort Live for added protection with little difficulty in the setup. However, it cannot alert you ahead of time of laser and pop-on guns, filter BSM systems, and be stealthy against RDDs.
The Max 2 can still deliver its primary functions, although it already has been outperformed by newer radar detectors in the market. It is also expensive despite its age and the cons, and you might get better value for your money elsewhere.
See how it compares with one of the brand’s top models in our Escort Redline Ex VS Max 2 feature.
William Johnson is the owner and founder of RatedRadarDetector.org. He writes about car accessories, with his passion stemming from a deep enthusiasm for all things automotive. His website, RRD, focuses on in-depth reviews of car accessories to help people find the best and latest products in the market.
Welcome to RatedRadarDetector. We’re a news & analysis website covering anything related to cars, cars accessories and driving.
© 2020 RRD Design. All rights reserved.
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