Escort
Escort MAX 3
6.4Dashlore Score
Ranked #14 of 26 radar detectors we track. Launch MSRP $399.99.
Escort's entry GPS radar and laser detector, with a single antenna, AutoLearn lockouts, MultaRadar CD/CT detection and Bluetooth app support. It suits first-time buyers who want GPS filtering at Escort's lowest current price.
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Strengths
- Built-in GPS with AutoLearn to silence repeated false alerts
- MultaRadar CD/CT detection and Ka narrow segments
- Bluetooth link to the Drive Smarter app
Watch out for
- Single antenna: no rear detection or directional arrows
- No automatic Wi-Fi updates
- The Defender camera database needs a paid subscription ($24.95 for 1 year or $49.95 for 3 years)
Score breakdown
How the Escort MAX 3 scores: 6.4/10Methodology
- Front + rear antennas14% weight1
- Directional arrows14% weightNo
- MultaRadar (MRCD) detection14% weightYes
- GPS14% weightYes
- Auto false-alert lockouts14% weightYes
- Ka segmentation7% weightYes
- Camera database7% weightYes
- RDD stealth7% weightNo
- Phone app / connectivity7% weightEscort Drive Smarter
Full specifications
| Brand | Escort |
|---|---|
| Model | MAX 3 |
| Released | 2020 |
| X band | Yes |
| K band | Yes |
| Ka band | Yes |
| Laser | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Auto lockouts | Yes |
| Camera database | Yes |
| App | Escort Drive Smarter |
| Ka segmentation | Yes |
| MultaRadar CD/CT detection | Yes |
| Voice alerts | Yes |
| Cordless | No |
| Remote mount | No |
| Directional arrows | No |
| Antennas | 1 |
| Stealth vs. radar-detector detectors | No |
| Display | Graphic multi-color OLED |
| Launch MSRP | $399.99 |
Specs last checked 2026-10-21.
How it compares
| Spec | Escort MAX 3 | Uniden R4w | Escort MAX 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.4 | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Front + rear antennas | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Directional arrows | No | No | No |
| MultaRadar (MRCD) detection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto false-alert lockouts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ka segmentation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Camera database | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RDD stealth | No | Yes | No |
| Phone app / connectivity | Escort Drive Smarter | Uniden R/TACH | Escort Drive Smarter |
| Launch MSRP | $399.99 | — | $399.95 |