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Escort Solo S3 Cordless Radar Detector

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Radar Detector
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Brand Escort
Power Source Corded Electric, Battery Powered
Product Dimensions 5.25"L x 2.9"W x 1.16"H

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  • Radar Receiver/Detector Type: Super heterodyne, GaAs FET VCO; Scanning Frequency Discriminator; Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
  • Laser Detector: Quantum Limited Video Receiver; Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes
  • Display Type: High-Resolution Graphic; OLED Display
  • Power Requirement: 2 AA Batteries, or Escort SmartCord (Optional)
  • Programmable Features: SOLO S3 packs 9-user programmable features, allowing you to customize it for your specific driving style
  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP); 4-bit Analog-Digital Converter
  • Radar Receiver/Detector Type: 4-bit Analog-Digital Converter
  • Radar Receiver/Detector Type: Super heterodyne, GaAs FET VCO; Scanning Frequency Discriminator;
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High-Efficiency Battery Design SOLO S3 uses only a fraction of the power used by conventional corded detectors. Using 2 standard (AA) batteries (included), the SOLO S3 provides months of normal driving protection. A new low-battery warning circuit keeps constant watch on the condition of the batteries, and provides you with both audible and visual alerts before they need to be replaced. A new AutoPower feature (programmable) automatically turns the SOLO S3 off to conserve battery lifelong-Range Radar Protection The redesigned SOLO S3 provides long-range warning on all radar bands including conventional and "instant-on" X-band, K-band, and Super wide Ka-band. Patented Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides the longest warning possible without constant false alarms. Ultra-Performance Laser Protection The SOLO S3 uses multiple low-noise laser sensors to provide long-range warning and the widest field of view against laser encounters. Programmable Features SOLO S3 packs 9-user programmable features, allowing you to customize it for your specific driving style. Your preferred settings are stored in memory, even when you replace SOLO S3's batteries. Or, simply use SOLO S3's factory settings, allowing you to just turn it on and go. High-Resolution Graphic Display A new brilliant OLED display makes the SOLO S3 intuitive to use and easy to understand. Each radar, laser or SWS signal is identified and communicated to you with clear messages. Signal strength is provided using two types of meters (programmable) which include Standard Bar-graph and Expert Meter. Safety Radar Signals SOLO S3 provides unique audible and visual alerts for Safety Warning Systems (SWS) signals. These alerts, (up to 64 messages) will keep you informed of road hazards in areas using this technology. Limited One Year Warranty.

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SOLO S3. Cordless Freedom. Better Performance.





Enhanced Display | Sleek Styling | Cordless Convenience

No other detector provides the portable convenience and protection of the SOLO S3. It's easy to own and operate. No more cords - just place it on the windshield or dashboard, turn it on, and you're ready to go. The SOLO S3 is ideal for the traveler who is constantly in and out of rental cars or just wants the easiest-to-use protection.

High-Efficiency Battery Design

SOLO S3 uses only a fraction of the power used by conventional corded detectors. Using 2 standard (AA) batteries (included), the SOLO S3 provides months of normal driving protection. A new low-battery warning circuit keeps constant watch on the condition of the batteries, and provides you with both audible and visual alerts before they need to be replaced. A new AutoPower feature (programmable) automatically turns the SOLO S3 off to conserve battery life.

Long-Range Radar Protection

The redesigned SOLO S3 provides long-range warning on all radar bands including conventional and "instant-on" X-band, K-band, and Superwide Ka-band. Patented Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides the longest warning possible without constant false alarms.

Ultra-Performance Laser Protection

The SOLO S3 uses multiple low-noise laser sensors to provide long-range warning and the widest field of view against laser encounters.

Programmable Features

SOLO S3 packs 9-user programmable features, allowing you to customize it for your specific driving style. Your preferred settings are stored in memory, even when you replace SOLO S3's batteries. Or, simply use SOLO S3's factory settings, allowing you to just turn it on and go.

High-Resolution Graphic Display

A new brilliant OLED display makes the SOLO S3 intuitive to use and easy to understand. Each radar, laser or SWS signal is identified and communicated to you with clear messages. Signal strength is provided using two types of meters (programmable) which include Standard Bar-graph and ExpertMeter.

Safety Radar Signals

SOLO S3 provides unique audible and visual alerts for Safety Warning Systems (SWS) signals. These alerts, (up to 64 messages) will keep you informed of road hazards in areas using this technology.

What's in the Box

The Cordless SOLO S3 comes ready to drive with a comprehensive Owner's Manual, adjustable quick-release windshield mount, travel case and a set of AA batteries.



Features and Specifications

Operating Bands
  • X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz
  • K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz
  • Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz
  • Laser 904nm, 33 MHz Bandwidth
Radar Receiver/Detector Type
  • Superheterodyne, GaAs FET VCO
  • Scanning Frequency Discriminator
  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
  • 4-bit Analog-Digital Converter
Laser Detector
  • Quantum Limited Video Receiver
  • Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes
Display Type
  • High-Resolution Graphic
  • OLED Display
Power Requirement
  • 2 AA Batteries, or Escort SmartCord™ (Optional)
Programmable Features
  • Power-On Indication
  • AutoPower (On/Off)
  • Power-On Sequence
  • Signal Strength Meter
  • AutoMute (On/Off)
  • Audio Tones
  • City Mode
  • Brightness Control
  • Dark Mode
  • Bands (On/Off)
Sensitivity Modes
  • Highway, Auto and City
Mute, AutoMute, and SmartMute
SmartShield VG-2 Protection
Dimensions
  • 1.16 H x 2.90 W x 5.25 L inches

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Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
490 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, battery life, and cordless installation of the radar detector. They mention that it works great, the batteries last a long time, and that it outperforms all of the cheaper detectors. They also like the ease of use, and portability. That said, some disagree on quality and false alarm rate.

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148 customers mention122 positive26 negative

Customers like the performance of the radar detector. They say it works great, is effective, and does not give false signals or alarms. Some say that the product is easy to program and does fewer fault detections than their Whistler.

"Very nice product." Read more

"...Perhaps the best thing is the small number of false alarms. Compared to several other units I've owned (wired and wireless) this one gives very few...." Read more

"...The good thing about the Solo S3 is there are much fewer false alerts then my Whistler, HOWEVER, my Whistler alerts much better with "side"..." Read more

"...But the Solo works great and easy to go from car to car. NO messy wires, just keep extra batteries in the car for when you need them...." Read more

61 customers mention43 positive18 negative

Customers like the battery life of the radar detector. They mention that the batteries last a long time, it's not a battery hog, and it'll run on battery power for a while. Some say that the battery option is a great feature and that it'd be the best battery powered RD on the market.

"...No doubt this is why the batteries last so long. However when the detector finds a radar signal off it goes with an audible and visual warning...." Read more

"...I can say that the battery is still good on it. I do recommend the Visor clip though but NOT if you have a thick visor or a mirror on it...." Read more

"...is bigger than the old one so it's a little less portable, and it eats batteries...." Read more

"...The batteries last a long time actually. Now for the important part...." Read more

42 customers mention42 positive0 negative

Customers like the cordless installation of the radar detector. They mention that it makes it easier to set up and remove, and the absence of wires makes it so much easier to move between cars. Some say that the batteries last for ever.

"...But the Solo works great and easy to go from car to car. NO messy wires, just keep extra batteries in the car for when you need them...." Read more

"...If you want a well built Radar Detector that is Cordless, Clean Looking on the Windshield, and gives you the portability to move..." Read more

"Unit works great and the cordless feature is wonderful. My ONLY objection is that the max alert volume is not what I had expected it to be...." Read more

"...The best part is no cord. I use it everyday in my volvo C70 around town and ten miles of highway...." Read more

37 customers mention28 positive9 negative

Customers like the value of the radar detector. They mention that it's a great product for the price, and totally worth it. Customers also say that the model is cordless, and it still out performs all of the cheaper detectors out there.

"...But so far this unit is performing very well, and it was a much better price than I paid last time I bought the Solo S2." Read more

"...Even though this model is cordless, it still out performs all of the cheaper detectors you will find out there...." Read more

"...Worth the money for this detector. You wont be let down." Read more

"...Consider the K40 system. It is a serious investment and dedicated to your car and non transferable...." Read more

32 customers mention29 positive3 negative

Customers find the cordless radar detector very easy to use. They say the directions are easy to hook up and understand. They also say the unit is simple, easy to program, and a snap to install. Customers also mention that the unit has a cool looking display and has not failed them yet in detecting radar. They appreciate the case and instruction manual.

"...The directions were easy to hook up, and easy to understand. I am not an electronics person so I usually hate anything new. This was very simple...." Read more

"...I took the S3 right out of the box and mounted it. No programming, no messing with the settings...." Read more

"...that it comes with, as well as the case and the instruction manual were great. Overall, I do recommend the detector...." Read more

"I really love this little radar detector and the corded convenience!..." Read more

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers find the radar detector very portable, easy to transport between vehicles, and lightweight. They say it fits easily in a briefcase or any carry on bag. Customers also say it's easy to grab and tuck away when they leave the car. They mention it'll be great for travel and long trips, and it'd be easy to use between cars and hide when parked.

"...But the Solo works great and easy to go from car to car. NO messy wires, just keep extra batteries in the car for when you need them...." Read more

"...1. Over all I love it. It is lightweight and not bulky like the companies others. In 300 miles it consumed 25% battery life...." Read more

"...that is Cordless, Clean Looking on the Windshield, and gives you the portability to move from car to car with ease or take on vacation....then this..." Read more

"...It's easy to grab and tuck away when I leave the car." Read more

105 customers mention63 positive42 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the radar detector. Some say it's the best they have ever used, well built, and fabulous. They say it picks up the radar signal at a very long distance away. However, others say it isn't the strongest detector and it goes off constantly with all kinds of alerts.

"...It's also a handsome,compact unit. Quality of the plastic molded parts is first rate and the display very clear, though it is rarely on." Read more

"...So drivers - beware - your radar detector may miss some signals and you won't even know it...." Read more

"...It comes in a cool carry case when you store it...." Read more

"...If you want a well built Radar Detector that is Cordless, Clean Looking on the Windshield, and gives you the portability to move..." Read more

25 customers mention11 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the false alarm rate of the radar detector. Some mention it's good at warning, with an early warning system and clear and loud notifications. However, others say that it gets more than its share of false alarms, especially on laser.

"...Reason it didn't receive 5 stars is it gets the false alerts such as the automatic doors at walmart or rite aid and I'm pretty sure picks up other..." Read more

"...where a trooper was about a mile off over a rise and the detector gave a clear warning...." Read more

"...Sep 15 2016: After 3 months I am not convinced I am getting appropriate warnings and the Program Mode will not open, Trying to contact Escort to see..." Read more

"...The only thing good about the detector is that it does not give false warnings...." Read more

COMPARISON - Significantly superior to the Solo S2 with one major flaw - Best Review for S3 vs S2 for the Amazon community
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COMPARISON - Significantly superior to the Solo S2 with one major flaw - Best Review for S3 vs S2 for the Amazon community
I purchased this elsewhere during Black Friday week because they matched the Amazon price, I saved on shipping time and $17 taxes. Sorry Amazon, business is business.On to the review. I am upgrading from the Solo S2 which has been great. Equal to or better than my Bell 850 corded and that's all I could compare it to. The Solo S3 is significantly improved from the S2. The Black body looks better and has a nice soft touch plastic rubbery feel to it. Its easier to hide than the grey S2 in the dark. The edges are better built with strong plastic which will not peel like all the rubbery gasket on all the S2s I've ever seen. The display is infinitely superior to my S2. Adding the same brand new Lithium ion batteries at the same time, with identical settings, VG2 and SWS off, the S3 lasted 2 days longer than the S2 before the battery level dropped one notch, possibly because of better electronics or OLED display vs LCD lit with LED light.Finally the most important feature - PERFORMANCE!!! Take it or leave it evaluation for what it's worth. Having the two radar detectors in two opposite corners of the car to minimize interference (may or may not be true and again take it for what it is), the S3 signaled the existence of a threat always a second or so before the S2 did. I can attribute this to (possibly) improved generation electronics, better detection, or software algorithms and also in part to the larger lens in the front of the S3. Maybe all of the above.All in all, I'm greatly satisfied with the S3. My only complaint is that the S3 should have been upgraded to turn on and off with the attachment of the smart cord and also turn on automatically with the ignition. Likewise with the button on the smart cord. No excuses for that. Just arrogance or ignorance on part of Escort. Lost one star because of that.Eventually, This S3 went on my Kawasaki ZX10R motorcycle as shown. Can't beat the cordless versatility. RIde or drive safely guys.
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John E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great detector
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
Style: Radar DetectorProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
Very nice product.
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ACAT
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2012
Style: Radar DetectorProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
I had purchased other less expensive battery-powered (hence wireless)radar detectors and found them unacceptable mostly due to short battery life and poor quality. I was therefore a bit reluctant to order this product. I was pleasantly surprised. I use it daily in my Audi TT on a 15 mile trip to work. The battery life is great! I replace the AA batteries about one a month, if that. Sensitivity seems very good also. I recall a specific incident where a trooper was about a mile off over a rise and the detector gave a clear warning. In everyday use the display is off and the only sign its on is an occasional flash from a red LED. No doubt this is why the batteries last so long. However when the detector finds a radar signal off it goes with an audible and visual warning. The visual gives the signal strength and the audible the radar type. Perhaps the best thing is the small number of false alarms. Compared to several other units I've owned (wired and wireless) this one gives very few. I was so pleased I bought a second one for my wife's car. It's also a handsome,compact unit. Quality of the plastic molded parts is first rate and the display very clear, though it is rarely on.
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Chris
4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2014
Style: Radar DetectorProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
I've had the Solo S3 now for about a week and so far it's performed very well. I haven't been able to test it out on the highway yet, but around town it does great. (I'll update my review once I get a chance to test it out on the highway)
This device is replacing my aging Whistler radar detector (that still works great) but which my significant other now uses. The good thing about the Solo S3 is there are much fewer false alerts then my Whistler, HOWEVER, my Whistler alerts much better with "side" alerts. Meaning, if I'm stopped at a stop light heading North or South, and an officer is driving through the intersection going East or West, my Whistler will alert me from a little over a hundred feet away, whereas my new Solo S3 won't unless the cop is right in front of me, and even then it's only a couple of beeps. Obviously this particular scenario isn't THAT important, but I'm surprised my 4-5 year old Whistler outperforms the Escort in this area. (not really a huge concern though)

The suction cups that come with the unit work well and I place my detector right under & slightly behind my rear view mirror. (07 Altima 3.5 liter V6) This location is great as it's less noticeable to officers driving by. Since I live in a fairly small town and my car has aftermarket wheels on it, I don't want to draw attention to myself by having a radar detector sitting on the dash or in the middle of my windshield, so placing it directly under & slightly behind my rearview mirror is the perfect location. I also purchased a 12ft (straight) replacement cord for this device which I intend to install behind the interior molding and hardwire into my fusebox. I intend to plug it in to use during highway driving after reading the Solo S3 will detect at a much longer range when it's actually plugged in.

For the trifecta I've also purchased a "laser diffuser" license plate cover for my front license plate. (on sale now at "Sports Imports LLC" via licenseplateshield.com) To keep this from standing out it will go on top of my license plate and underneath my NFL license plate frame so it looks like one piece. I decided to put it on the front license plate instead of the rear since obviously the most detection comes from the front as you're driving towards the police. Plus putting it on the back plate will only draw attention to myself if an officer happens to be sitting behind me at a stop light.

If you're in the market for a decent cordless radar detector, the Escort Solo S3 is the way to go. Good luck out there and drive responsibly!
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Laurdess
5.0 out of 5 stars Escort Solo Cordless
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2015
Style: Radar DetectorProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
I first want to say that I have never owned one of these that worked... until now. I do not drive like a fool (all the time) ;) However, there are some days when I do keep up with traffic and sometimes that's faster than the speed limit. I used this going to Florida (we drove the whole way from Detroit) And it would give me warning beeps. I would then look out for the police to see where he or she was sitting.
I was warned 5 times and saw a cop 4 out of the five. It also would "appear" to shut off and I would think something was wrong, but when you are on a highway and there is no one else around for hours, it does do this battery saver shut off and goes into a sleep mode type thing. The directions were easy to hook up, and easy to understand. I am not an electronics person so I usually hate anything new. This was very simple. I got the visor clip with it because the reviews on the suction cup thingy were so bad. Well, Now I know why. For one - if you live in a state that these things are illegal in, The suction cup mount shows it to the world. It also sits directly in the sun, right on your windshield. I was headed to Florida and the heat there will kill anything if you leave it exposed for long enough. The suction cups didn't hold like you would think they should. It fell off and thank God it wasn't high (I did read the reviews before even trying it so I knew to be prepared) It comes in a cool carry case when you store it. I have had it a few months now and forget I have it, so most of the time its in my glove box. I can say that the battery is still good on it. I do recommend the Visor clip though but NOT if you have a thick visor or a mirror on it. The clip does not stretch very easily and I have it clipped where my sunglasses are supposed to go. Hope this helps. Sorry for not reviewing it like everyone else, I am not technical at all and do not know frequency jargon. What I do know... It beeps when a cop is hiding and trying to catch you. THAT is what I know.
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CatDaddy & Beatch
5.0 out of 5 stars Have several of these and they are the BEST.
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2015
Style: Radar DetectorProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
Detectors are detectors, its the instant ON that cops sometimes use that gets you REGARDLESS of the brand you have. But the Solo works great and easy to go from car to car. NO messy wires, just keep extra batteries in the car for when you need them. The batteries last a long time actually. Now for the important part. Don't use the cheap suction mount that comes with the unit as it falls off easily. Escorts site has a superb large suction cup for this unit and it really holds the detector. It also has a large angle adjustment for the angle of your windshield. Mount it high for better distance detection and less blockage! Get one for each car you have and then just take the detector from one car to another. Turn the volume all the way up as just seeing the warning light maybe missed. ONE detection will pay for the unit !!!!
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Rudey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Detector
Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2017
Style: Radar DetectorProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
Works great. Minimal false alarms and NO CORDS!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2016
Style: Radar DetectorProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
Perfect, just what was needed. It works well, clear to hear and a good warning.
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Donald Lattery
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2016
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Just OK, you get what you pay for
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