Passport 9500ci Radar Detector Review

Ranked as the 1st Best Remote Mounted Radar Detector

Overview of the Escort Passport 9500ci

The 9500ci is a remote mounted radar detector and categorized as a 4-Star extreme range detector, having 8 times the capture distance of a police K and Ka radar gun.

The Escort 9500ci also includes an internal GPS, which will alert you to fixed photo enforcement cameras and potential speed traps.

Police lidar enforcement now accounts for over 25% of the speed enforcement measurement devices used by police.

As a result, the Passport 9500ci also comes equipped with Escort’s Laser ShifterPro laser defense system.

Extreme Range Radar Detection

The Passport 9500ci utilizes Escort’s M3 dual feed horn antenna design while also incorporating DSP technology.

The result is a detector that can detect even the weakest K and Ka Radar miles away.

Sensitivity and Filtering

Because of the Passport 9500ci’s internal GPS it knows exactly how fast you’re going and can adjust the device's sensitivity accordingly.

Why this is beneficial:

You’re driving at highway speeds, the 9500ci recognizes this and automatically switches to highway mode for maximum effectiveness.

Then, as you drive into a shopping center, which is surrounded by automatic door openers, the 9500ci will dial down the sensitivity

The result is protection when you need it most without being annoyed by false alerts when you don’t.

Your Passport 9500ci also comes equipped with a technology called AutoLearn, which enables your detector to learn and store known false alert locations based upon their exact location and frequency and then filter them out.

The result is a detector that isn’t going to pester you with a ton of false alerts like other radar detectors will.

Your Passport 9500ci also comes equipped with TSR Filtering.

Many state, county and city highway departments in the US have installed devices called traffic flow sensors (TSR) to measure the flow of traffic on city streets and highways.

These traffic flow sensors transmit a strong K band signal, which causes radar detectors to alert.

In response to this Escort has developed TSR rejection software to block out these annoying false alerts.

The result is that you’re not going to have to shut down your radar detector to keep from being blasted by false alerts when driving in areas where these types of devices are used.

Stealth Protection

Radar detectors are illegal in all commercial vehicles weighing over 18,000 pounds and in all vehicles in the state of Virginia and in Washington DC.

To catch professional drivers and motorists who use a detector in VA and DC, police use a device called the Spectre radar detector detector (RDD).

Currently, there are only 4 detectors made today which are able to defeat the Spectre and they are the REDLiNE, the STi Magnum, the 9500ci, and the STiR Plus.

Police Laser Protection

Police Lidar enforcement now accounts for over 25% of the speed measurement devices used by police today, and this statistic is growing larger each day.

As a result your Passport 9500ci comes equipped with Escort’s Laser Shifter Pro laser defense system.

Photo Enforcement Protection

Automated photo enforcement cameras and speed traps are everywhere today!

Because of this the Escort has equipped the 9500ci with GPS technology and Escort’s Defender photo enforcement database, which will alert you as you approach one of these locations.

You can also add your own “hot spots” using the mark location feature.

Remote Mounted

Because your Escort 9500ci is a concealed radar detector it will be stealth to the eye.

Clear Digital Voice Alerts

The Passport 9500ci has clear voice alerts, providing you with the information you need without requiring you to take your eyes off the road.

Escort Live Compatible

The Passport 9500ci is Escort Live Compatible, enabling you to tap into the Escort Live community to share real time alerts with other Escort and Beltronics detectors in your area by purchasing the Escort Live 9500ci external interface.

Easy Advanced Programming

You can program your Passport 9500ci by pressing the buttons on the control interface or by using the Escort Live app on your smart phone if you have the optional Escort Live Module installed.

You can set the color and brightness of your display, program it to concentrate on the radar bands used in your area, adjust the filtering options, and more.

High Definition Text Display

The Escort Passport 9500ci displays radar alerts using the older text display. The display is easy to read at any angle and the brightness is adjustable.

Online Defender Database Updates

You ensure that your Passport 9500ci has the latest database updates to protect you from new threats by simply connecting it to your computer's USB port and downloading the latest Defender database updates.

Warranty & Support

Your Passport 9500ci comes with Escort’s 1-year warranty and Radar Roy's 30-day no risk money back guarantee.

Also, here on RadarBusters Radar Roy has several articles in his help guide section to assist you in getting the most out of your detector such as: How to Maximize the Use of your Radar Detector, How to Update Your Radar Detector, and Defensive Driving Tips for Radar Detector Users.

You’re also welcome to contact Radar Roy direct 24/7 by using the contact form on this website or calling our toll free number during normal business hours.

Included Accessories

The Passport 9500ci includes a separate display and controller, front radar/laser receiver, a 12-volt interface module, an external speaker, a bi-colored remote LED, an external GPS antenna, Escort’s Laser ShifterPro, a quick reference guide, and a 3-year subscription to the Escort Defender database.

Optional Accessories

Escort Live External Module: Allows your Escort 9500ci access to the Escort Live community to share real time alerts with other radar detector users in your area.

Installation

As the Passport 9500ci is a concealed radar detector installation is required.

A typical install can take up to 2 hours depending upon the vehicle and type of install, Radar Roy has an installation guide here of a custom install on a Corvette.

Many other websites sell what are called Install Cards, which allow you to go to a local installer like a Best Buy to install your device.

However, because of the low margins the installer is paid, they typically mark up their install after getting you in the door.

Because of this, Radar Roy recommends calling install shops in your area and shopping around for the best quote.

The first place Radar Roy recommends calling is your local Best Buy store.

Why Buy from RadarBusters?

Authorized Escort Dealer: RadarBusters has been an authorized dealer for Escort since 1995, so you can be assured that you detector is covered under Escort’s warranty program and pre-approved for Escort’s 24 month extended warranty program.

No Sales Tax: You will not be charged sales tax as long as your order is shipped outside of Arizona.

No Risk 30-Day money back guarantee: Don’t like your detector? Return it no questions asked!

Low Price Guarantee: By becoming a member of Radar Roy’s VIP Club you will receive his 90-day price match guarantee, ensuring that you will get the best price anywhere!

Trade Up – Not In: Considering trading your old radar detector for a new one? DON”T until you watch this video!

Radar Roy Support: Have a problem or concern with your detector? Then email Radar Roy 24/7 and he will PERSONALLY get back with you typically within 12 hours or less!

Frequently Asked Questions about the Passport 9500ci

I got a better price someplace else, can you match it or beat it? - Yes, if they are an authorized Escort dealer we will match and even in some cases beat their price. Just give us a call or send us an email.

Passport 9500ci Installation, How Easy Is It? If you have ever installed a car stereo or other 12-volt accessory, you should have an easy time installing the 9500ci. A typical install will take you approximately 2-hours.

Is the Escort 9500ci Stealth? – Yes, the 9500ci is stealth against the Spectre RDD.

How would you rate the performance of Laser ShifterPro? – The LaserShifter Pro is the third best-rated laser jammer on the market. The best is the AntiLaser Shifter Priority followed by the Blinder HP-905. Because of this if you’re looking for the ultimate in radar and laser performance I would recommend the Beltronics STiR Plus, which is the same detector as the 9500ci, coupled with the ALP laser jammer.

9500ci vs. the 9500ix, what is different? – The Passport 9500ci is a remoted mounted radar detector that utilizes Escort’s M3 dual antenna design while the 9500ix is a windshield mounted radar detector that utilizes the Escort M4 antenna. Because of this the Passport 9500ci has 8 times the capture rate of a police radar gun while the 9500ix has 4 times the capture rate.

What is the 9500ci Pro? – The 9500ci Pro is just another name for this radar detector. It does not include any special features.

How does the Passport 9500ci compare to the Valentine One? – We have an article here where we compare Escort radar detectors against the Valentine One detectors.

Why shouldn’t I buy my Escort Passport 9500ci on eBay or Amazon? – Before you purchase your Escort product on either Amazon or eBay I would recommend that you watch this video of the risk. Many of the Escort products, including the 9500ci are counterfeit detectors imported from China.

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 (Optional Laser Shifting) Programmable Features Power-On Indication Signal Strength Meter AutoMute (On / Off) Voice (On / Off) Units (English / Metric) Radar / Laser Bands Highway Auto AutoNoX Auto Calibration Circuitry Mute / AutoMute / SmartMute Completely Undetectable to all Detector Detector Scanners Automatic and User Selectable Sensitivity Control Power Requirement 12VDC, Negative Ground	Radar Receiver / Detector Type Dual LNA Microwave Receiver Superheterodyne, Varactor-Tuned VCO Scanning Frequency Discriminator Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Laser Detection Quantum Limited Video Receiver Multiple Laser Shifters Display Type 280 LED Matrix / Text SpeedAlert™ Bar Graph ExpertMeter™ SpecDisplay™ 5 Brightness Levels, including Full Dark Dimensions (W x D x H inches) Display: 1.950 x 0.666 x 0.627 Control: 1.950 x 0.425 x 0.650 Radar Receiver: 3.680 x 4.120 x 1.200 Front Shifters: 3.160 x 0.890 x 0.600 GPS: 1.952 x 2.699 x 2.940 Interface: 2.850 x 0.810 x 2.940 Speaker: 2.250 x 2.116 x 2.250