DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUILT-IN SYSTEM AND PORTABLE RADAR DETECTOR
Radar detector
A passive radar detector detects and alerts the driver to the presence of a radar. It receives the microwave signals of traffic radar and does not interfere with speed measurement. Radar detectors are legal in passenger vehicles in most US states (check the rules). They are most often portable and mounted on the windshield, like the GENEVO MAX. You can find out more about how a radar detector works here.Portable radar detectors GENEVO
GENEVO MAX
GENEVO MAX is a portable radar detector with US firmware and a GPS database of fixed speed and red-light cameras for the US and Canada. It detects K and Ka band radar, plus MultaRadar CD/CT and Gatso photo enforcement radar used in parts of Canada and in some US cities. Its false alert filtering is tuned for everyday driving. Firmware and database updates are free for life, with no subscription.Find out more
Advantages and disadvantages of a portable radar detector
Advantages
+ Legal in passenger vehicles in most US states
+ It easily plugs into the car and works immediately
+ Compact and practical, can be immediately removed and used in another vehicle
+ K and Ka band detection plus GPS camera alerts
disadvantages
- Range drops sharply behind metal-coated windshields
- Should be taken off the windshield when you park, so it does not attract thieves
- Not legal in Virginia, Washington, D.C. or most Canadian provinces; check the rules
For what kind of vehicles are radar detectors suitable?
Almost any! Just check whether your car has a metal-coated windshield, which drastically reduces the range of a portable detector. For such cars, and for powerful, luxury and sports cars, consider a custom-installed system with the radar antenna behind the bumper; a GENEVO dealer will prepare a quote for you.Choosing between the portable GENEVO MAX and the custom-installed GENEVO PRO II or PRO II DUO? Compare the GENEVO models side by side: price, installation, radar bands, display and warranty.