Escort
Escort MAX 4
6.4Dashlore Score
Ranked #15 of 26 radar detectors we track. Launch MSRP $399.95.
A slim, front-facing GPS radar and laser detector with low-noise amplifier technology, dual-core processing and GPS AutoLearn. It suits drivers who want Escort's filtering and app features without paying for rear detection.
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Strengths
- New antenna platform with low-noise amplifier technology and a dual-core processor
- GPS AutoLearn lockouts and MultaRadar CD/CT detection
- Ka segments Ka1-Ka10 and K segments K1-K4
- Bluetooth link to Drive Smarter with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Watch out for
- Single front-facing antenna, so no 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 4 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 4 |
| Released | 2024 |
| 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 | $399.95 |
Specs last checked 2026-10-21.
How it compares
| Spec | Escort MAX 4 | Escort MAX 3 | Cobra RAD 700i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.7 |
| 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 | No |
| Camera database | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RDD stealth | No | No | No |
| Phone app / connectivity | Escort Drive Smarter | Escort Drive Smarter | Cobra Drive Smarter |
| Launch MSRP | $399.95 | $399.99 | $249.95 |