Escort Passport 8500 X50
Sophisticated long-range radar and laser detector reads all police, conventional, and "instant-on" radar
The Passport 8500 X50's new "V-Tuned" radar receiver provides extreme detection range on all police radar; conventional and "instant-on" radar, including the new POP mode radar threat, X-Band, and up to 50% more range than the original Passport 8500 on the all-important K and Ka bands.
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Escort Passport 8500 X50 Overview
Enhanced Radar Protection
Our enhanced "V-Tuned" radar receiver provides extreme long range warning on all radar: conventional and "instant-on" including POP mode, X-band, K-band, and SuperWide Ka-band. Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms.
Exclusive AutoSensitivity Mode
ESCORT's patented AutoSensitivity mode intelligently identifies real threats from other radar sources. Plus, our exclusive Traffic Signal Rejection (TSR) software rejects interstate traffic sensors making it quiet to own and operate.
High-Performance Laser Protection
PASSPORT's multiple high-performance laser sensors provide maximum laser warning, with superior off-axis protection. For the ultimate in laser protection add the optional ZR4 Laser Shifter.
3-Levels of Brightness Control
Choose between Dim, Medium, or Max brightness levels, or fully dark for discreet night driving.Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no difference in the performance or features. Some customers prefer the brilliant blue display, and others prefer the traditional red display.
The Passport 8500 X50 comes complete with a travel case, quick release window mount, coiled SmartCord®, owner's manual, one year warranty and 30 day money back trial period.
The Redline is the most sensitive dash model available on the market but it does not have the GPS features of the Passport 9500ix. The Passport 8500 X50 Black, the Passport iQ and the Passport 9500ix have similar radar and laser performance, but again, th
We do not monitor frequencies used overseas, but many customers travel abroad with their Passport.
Expert Mode will show you up to 8 radar signals at the same time and will show relative signal strength and associated Band of each signal.
Radar detectors are completely legal to use in non-commercial vehicles in 49 states. Virginia and Washington D.C. are the only places in the United States that currently ban radar detectors. Radar detector use in commercial vehicles has been prohibited in
Escort Inc. does not condone breaking posted speed limits and has never offered to reimburse speeding citations issued when using our products.
All our products ordered factory direct come with a full one-year factory warranty. We also offer an Extended Service Plan on select models that will provide two additional years of warranty for $29.95.
Manuals
Passport 8500 x50 manual