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Want a high end radar detector without a high end cost? Consider the Whistler CR85. This high performance radar/laser detector with low emission has premium features at about half the price of a Beltronics or Escort model. This makes the Whistler CR85 the overall best value radar detector on the market!
This unboxing video from Buy Radar Detectors provides a close look at the CR85 and gives you an idea of what it can do. Whistler radar detectors are available to order online.
Most of the core features of a typical radar detector are built right into the Whistler CR Series by default, and, as typical of most other brands, the farther up the line you go, the more of those standard features you get. The Whistler CR75 is no exception. As the model in the middle, it has basically all the same core features the lower end Whistler models with an added tweak or two of its own. Most, of these features are explained in the owner's manual that accompanies the device. However, there is one feature that, although included on the list of menu items printed in the manual, isn't really explained at all. It is a feature called Selectable Tone.
The Whistler CR75 emits a different tone for alerts on X, K and Ka bands. Each tone is a simple, yet distinct sound that helps you identify the specific radar band that triggered the alert without taking your eyes off the road and actually looking at the display. These alerts are somewhat "customizable", meaning that you can choose which one of the alert tones are assigned to each band. Since there are three tones and three bands, one would think there are nine possible combinations of bands and tones, but there are only three.
To choose your alerts, press the menu button until TONE X appears (X is a number from 1 to 3). DARK and QUIET buttons to toggle back and forth through TONE 1, TONE 2 and TONE 3. The CR75 will emit the three tones in each set of tones for your review. Press MENU to set your choice and you are ready to go.
Whistler recently performed a complete makeover of their radar detectors for 2013 and consolidated their product line of assorted dash mounted units into six new models. The result is a simple set of products that makes shopping for a radar detector a whole lot easier. Buy Radar Detectors is an Authorized Whistler Dealer and we stock them all in our warehouse for immediate shipment. To make shopping for a Whistler radar detector as simple as possible, we have several resources to help you find the radar detector that's right for you, including articles and reviews, product videos and our online comparison tool.
Below is a list of the Whistler Radar Detectors currently available and some of their highlighted features. There are seven models in the current lineup; six are the dash mount units in the CR Series and one is a concealed model, the tried-and-true Pro 3600 installed radar detector. To compare the current models in this chart with previouse models, refer to our 2011-2012 Whistler Radar Detector Comparison Chart. You can also compare them to our 2013 Beltronics and Escort radar detector comparison charts.
| Whistler Model | GPS | Voice Alerts | Display | Undetectable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR65 | Icon | |||
| CR70 | • | Icon | ||
| CR75 | • | OLED Text | ||
| CR80 | • | Icon | Low Emission | |
| CR85 | • | OLED Text | Low Emission | |
| CR90 | • | • | OLED Text | Low Emission |
| Pro 3600 | Optional | • | Red Text | Low Emission |
Whistler is well known for its radar detectors, not just for their value, but for the large selection of models available as well. The company has a reputation for offering a wide variety of them, historically offering up to twice as many models in its product line as Beltronics and Escort combined. But times change, and now Whistler is taking a different route for 2013, consolidating their entire product line of windshield mount radar and laser detectors into just five new models: the CR65, CR70, CR75, CR80 and CR85. Let's take a look at each one.
CR65
This is the base model, with the most basic, standard features included in the entire series. The CR65 detects all radar bands and all types of laser guns used for speed detection, including LIT Truspeed® S, Laser Ally™ and Laser Atlanta® Stealth Mode with 360° Maxx coverage. It also detects POP mode.
The feature set includes three city modes, highway mode, Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR), VG-2 detection, SWS alerts, tone alerts, Alert Priority, Stay Alert, auto quiet mode, setting saver and Auto Off. Of course, the CR65 sports Whistler's signature blue periscope LEDs, a visual cue that is practically an icon on their dashmount radar detectors. For a basic feature set on the low end, that's not bad at all.
As a base model, the CR65 has an icon display with a numeric LED included on the right side to add a variable digit to the static icons to indicate signal strength. The display brightness is somewhat adjustable with dim and dark settings.
This model essentially replaces the Whistler XTR-265 and other similar entry level models, such as the XTR-145. The CR65 currently sells for $59.95.
CR70
The CR70 has all the same features as the base model with the exception of the audio alerts. The CR65 uses tone alerts, while the CR70 offers RealVoice™ technology to alert you to radar and laser threats. The inclusion of this feature adds about $10 more to the price, but if you prefer a detector that talks instead of beeps, it's a small price to pay for the satisfaction.
Other than the additional feature and a slight cosmetic difference in the design on top of its shell, the CR70 and CR65 are the same basic radar detector. The CR70 replaces the XTR-335 (and possibly the XTR-435 as well) and currently sells for $69.99.
CR75
On the high end of the low end in the series is the CR75. It has the same features of the two previous models plus a couple of tweaks to the standard features, one additional feature and one important change.
In addition to RealVoice™, the CR75 offers selectable tones. The Auto Off feature included in the other models is also now selectable. The key change is the display. It swaps the icon display used in the other models for a blue OLED text display, allowing for more versatility.
It also has one additional feature that sets it above the CR65 and CR70 - a digital compass. This puts the CR75 almost in the Whistler Pro category, but not quite. The CR75 replaces the XTR-555 and, with the inclusion of a compass, to some extent it may even serve to replace the battery powered XTR-420, although the CR75 itself is not cordless. The current price of the CR75 is $109.99.
CR80
The CR80 enters the low end of the high end, high performance Whistler models, although as radar detectors go, it certainly isn't low end. It does go back to the same 7 segment icon display used on the CR65 and CR70, however it adds other features normally found on top-of-the-line Whistlers.
The CR80 takes the standard features found on the lower end models and tweaks a couple of them. It offers selectable bands and three selectable filters. Auto Off is not selectable, but the CR80 is compatible with the Intellicord, which does give it some extra versatility in the power department. One unique feature not found on the lower-end models is selectable laser. The CR-80 is also low-emission, which means that it is virtually undetectable to VG-2 and Spectre radar detector detectors. The CR-80 replaces the Pro-68SE. The current price is $119.99.
CR85
At the very top of the CR Series is the Whistler CR85. In addition to the standard features found on all of the other models, the CR85 combines the tweaks and add-ons found in the CR75 with some of those in the CR80 and tops them all off with a couple of its own.
The CR85 brings back the blue OLED display found on the CR75, as well as selectable tones and selectable Auto Off. It also has RealVoice™. It does not, however, have a compass. From the CR80, it has the selectable laser, selectable bands, the three selectable filters, VG-2 and Spectre undetectability and Intellicord compatibility.
In addition, the CR85 adds two features previously found only on the highest-end Whistler XTR and Pro models: the ability to automatically dim the display and Signature ID for radar (RISD) and laser (LSID). The latter was available only on the XTR-690SE, XTR-695SE and Pro 78SE. Although the CR85 officially replaces only the Pro 78SE, both the XTR and Pro Series are now discontinued, so for all practical purposes the CR85 replaces all three. The CR85 sells for $159.99.
It's worth noting that both the CR80 and CR85 have a different antenna that is more sensitive and will improve the range of detection. That alone may be a reason to choose one of those models over the others in this series.
As for what's in the box, The CR65, CR70 and CR75 each include a windshield bracket, straight power cord and an owner's manual. The CR80 and CR85 add a dash pad and a hardwire kit in case you want it installed.
As noted above, the Whistler XTR and Pro Series radar detectors (with the exception of the Pro 3600) are going away, including the cordless models. With the introduction of the new CR Series, Whistler effectively consolidated eleven radar detectors into five new models. Choice is good, and there are a lot of radar detectors out there to choose from. Now that the CR Series is available, Whistler seems to have made shopping for a radar detector a just little simpler, which, considering all the choices available, may be optimal.
If you've been thinking of getting that high performance Whistler radar detector, now may be the time to do it. For one week only Buy Radar Detectors is offering a special bundle with a top-of-the-line model. For every Whistler XTR-690 SE Radar Detector purchased, you get a FREE XLT CA250 Two Port 12V Vehicle Power Adapter with USB Port - a $10 value!
The CA250 is a handy device that splits your existing single 12v vehicle DC outlet, also known as a cigarette lighter plug, into two separate sockets so you can power two devices at the same time. In addition to the standard 12 sockets, it also has a built-in USB port so you can connect a cell phone, tablet, two way radio or any other standard USB powered device in your vehicle. USB is the industry standard in powering and charging mobile devices, and as these devices grow in popularity, USB charging ports are becoming almost a necessity in vehicles. The XLT CA250 provides a simple, instant upgrade to mobile power in a digital world, and now you can have one FREE when you purchase the Whistler XTR-690SE!
The Whistler XTR-690SE is a high performance radar / laser detector with Ka MAX MODE for even greater range and detection. According to Whistler, the XTR 690 SE offers performance equivalent to a Beltronics or Escort radar detector at a much lower cost.
Whistler includes a Signature ID feature into the XTR-690 SE that provides more detailed information about Ka band radar (RSID) alerts and allows you to lock out false laser alerts based on the pulse rate! The XTR690SE also detects POP mode radar and offers true VG-2 immunity. Other standard features include Whistler's Real Voice™ alerts, periscope alert LEDs, text display, a battery voltage meter, and a digital compass.
The XTR-690 SE and XLT CA250 is a smart bundle at a great price. There is no coupon needed and no hoops to jump through. When you purchase the radar detector, the CA250 will be automatically added to your order when you checkout. This is a limited time offer and is available ONE WEEK only until June 19, 2013 or while supplies last.
For a closer look at this radar detector and its features, watch The Whistler XTR-690SE Radar Detector video.
This video is quick preview of the Whistler XTR-695SE, a radar detector that offers great performance at a great price. All of the our Whistler radar detectors are available to ship from our warehouse at Buy Radar Detectors. Presented by Danny Feemster.
If you want a feature-rich and reliable radar detector at a budget friendly price, the Whistler XTR690 SE may be the one for you. All of our Whistler radar detectors are available to ship from our warehouse at Buy Radar Detectors. Presented by Danny Feemster.
If you want one of the best budget radar detectors around for under $100, you may like this video overview of the Whistler Pro 68 SE. All of our Whistler radar detectors are available to ship from our warehouse at Buy Radar Detectors. Presented by Danny Feemster.
If you want one of the best budget-friendly radar detectors around for less then $200, take a look at the Whistler Pro 78 SE. All of our Whistler radar detectors are available to ship from our warehouse at Buy Radar Detectors. Presented by Danny Feemster.
If you are experiencing issues with your Whistler radar detector or want to restore it to its original configuration, a reset may be the solution. Below are simple instructions for resetting many popular Whistler radar detectors back to their factory defaults!
Dash and Windshield Mount Radar Detectors
The following applies to the following detectors in the Whistler XTR and Pro Series:
XTR-475, XTR-575, XTR-580, XTR-590, XTR 690, XTR-690SE, XTR 695, XTR-695SE, Pro 58, Pro 68, Pro 68 SE, Pro 78, and Pro 78 SE:
XTR-140, XTR-145, XTR-150, XTR-255, XTR-260, XTR-265, XTR-310, XTR-330, and XTR-335 radar detector:
XTR-430, XTR-435, XTR-500, XTR-550, and XTR-555:
Cordless Models
For the XTR-180, XTR-185, XTR-190, XTR-195 and XTR-420 radar detector:
Installed Radar Detectors
Pro 3450:
