18 Responses to “Beltronics Pro 300 Radar Detector Review”

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  1. elliot

    i am looking to buy a detector the 300 and the 8500×50 i read that the 8500 has a longer range then the 300 is that true which one is better to get thanh you

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  2. Ritchie Cook

    Is the Beltronics V10 the same model as the Pro 300?

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  3. Jason Molitor

    Is the Beltronics Pro RX65 that Amazon is selling the same as the Beltronics Pro 300? Is it just relabled? Is the RX65 the same as the 8500 X50 Black?

    I’m confused! Thanks for the great site.

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    • The Pro 300 is the NEWER version of the RX65, the firmware is updated in the 300
      Use the link here on our site and discount code radarroy for 10% off

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  4. John Dulin

    Roy, I have had an Escort Passport 8500 X50 for almost a year now. The retailer that I work for just started carrying the Belltronics Pro 300. If I wanted to I could swap out my 8500 for the Pro 300 at no additional charge to me. What would you do? Swap em out or keep the 8500 X50?

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    • The 8500 and 300 are basically the same detector so each have the same performance. It comes then down to personal preference, which one do you like better because of the looks and features

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  5. Matt

    Hey Radar Roy,

    I am a Los Angeles resident and am in the market for a new Radar/Laser detector. I plan on purchasing a unit that can turn off K and X band radar so I will plan on only detecting Ka and Laser. I am comparing the Pro 300 and Valentine One for Ka sensitivity but cannot find any professional opinion, what would you say is superior for Ka detection? Thanks for your help

    -Matt

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  6. Rick Lewis
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    I purchased this unit based off of your positive review of the Pro 300. Unfortunately, the part of your review that says “No need to ship your radar detector back to Bel for new firmware updates as new police radar threats emerge. Just download updates to your PC and connect your detector, it’s that easy.” is incorrect.
    According to BEL customer service, it must be shipped back for updates. However to date, there are none.
    Although not a dealbreaker, in retrospect I would have went with something that was able to have firmware updates from home.

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  7. Ken

    Hi Roy,
    I bought a Beltronics RX65 about 8+ years ago. Every 2-3 years I’ve had to send it back to Beltronics for repair/recalibration because the detector starts to act funny (frequent false full X band alerts, spontaneous reboots). It’s due again. The Beltronics rep said they can repair it again for $100 or give me a $80 credit towards the purchase of a new detector. Is it worth getting a new Pro 300 for $220 or stick with my RX65 for $100 repair?

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  8. Josh Condren

    Hey Radar Roy,
    I have been wanting a radar detector for quite some time and am just not willing to pay the 500+ dollars for a passport max just yet. I can get ahold of a used beltronics pro 300 for 125$. Would this be a sufficient radar detector for an entry level first time radar detector owner? Or would you reccomend something else? I have read some reviews on older radar detectors and yours as well that say some of the older detectors pic up the cruise control signals of newer cars. I don’t want to have one that is like that and wasn’t sure if I would have that problem with the Pro 300 or not. Let me know what your thoughts are on the matter. Thanks!

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