Verdict: You, Sir, Are No Escort Passport 9500 or Beltronics GX65 (but you're still pretty good, and a whole lot cheaper)

The XRS-9960G is Cobra's top-of-the-line radar detector, boasting 15 band radar/laser detection combined with GPS technology that alerts you to verified speed and red light camera locations, dangerous intersections, and reported speed trap locations for the United States and Canada. The unit also advertises increased detection range, and the best possible defense against new POP mode radar guns.

I spent a few days driving around with the XRS-9960G, and overall I found it to be a solid radar detector with good GPS functionality, and a good value. But it is outclassed by the more expensive units out there, and doesn't provide adequate false alert protection.

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Posted by Fletch on June 24, 2009 | Comments (1)