whats the difference between the Passport X50 and the cordless one that is about 20 bucks more.

thanks

 

one has a cord, and the other doesnt.

 

Corded detectors also perform better. Do a search on Radar Roy, check out his website....has tested both types.

 

That was helpful.

It is suggested that the circuitry in the two is quite similar, however in order to allow the cordless one to have a reasonable battery life, it must be operated on a reduced duty cycle. In other words, the cordless receiver is only operated for a small portion of each time interval rather than continuously as in the corded case.

The result is a reduction in sensitivity in the cordless receiver. For some threats (radars/Laser) this likely will not be a factor. (Think of an instant on threat.) However, with other threats it may mean the difference in even knowing the signal is there or not.

We've had both types and been satisfied with each. The one downside I've experienced with the battery type is that if the detector is left in the car in the sun that the batteries are prone to earlier swelling/leaking and a shorter life.