Comparing the new Pro78se to the XTR690se

[Whistler1]

To all,

I ran a comparison on one of the sites accepting preorders for these new Whistler models. I noticed that the XTR690se has 2 features that the Pro78se does not have. The 690 has the 72 point compass, the vehicle voltmeter, 9 levels of user selectable dimming. The Pro78 has the intense blue display, 3 levels of user selectable dimming and auto dim feature. If you don't have a preference for color, the XTR690se appears to be the better value detector. All other features for both detectors are the same.


Whistler1

[Divewjason]

I think the most important feature to the buyer will be the display. The other two features are pluses for the 690 though.

[WhistlerUser]

I'm going for the 690se for the red display. It matches my red instrument lighting.

Also note the 78se includes the hardwire kit ($10) and a dash pad ($6), while the 690se includes neither.

[sniper4usmc]

To all,

I ran a comparison on one of the sites accepting preorders for these new Whistler models. I noticed that the XTR690se has 2 features that the Pro78se does not have. The 690 has the 72 point compass, the vehicle voltmeter, 9 levels of user selectable dimming. The Pro78 has the intense blue display, 3 levels of user selectable dimming and auto dim feature. If you don't have a preference for color, the XTR690se appears to be the better value detector. All other features for both detectors are the same.


Whistler1

I ordered Both of them..

[nxtdoor]

hmmm.

[Gokhos]

To all,

I ran a comparison on one of the sites accepting preorders for these new Whistler models. I noticed that the XTR690se has 2 features that the Pro78se does not have. The 690 has the 72 point compass, the vehicle voltmeter, 9 levels of user selectable dimming. The Pro78 has the intense blue display, 3 levels of user selectable dimming and auto dim feature. If you don't have a preference for color, the XTR690se appears to be the better value detector. All other features for both detectors are the same.


Whistler1

Interesting. I have an XTR-695 and now an XTR-695SE. I like the compass feature. But I am also very interested in a Pro 78 or Pro 78 SE. I like the blue display.

[Lucky225]

To all,

I ran a comparison on one of the sites accepting preorders for these new Whistler models. I noticed that the XTR690se has 2 features that the Pro78se does not have. The 690 has the 72 point compass, the vehicle voltmeter, 9 levels of user selectable dimming. The Pro78 has the intense blue display, 3 levels of user selectable dimming and auto dim feature. If you don't have a preference for color, the XTR690se appears to be the better value detector. All other features for both detectors are the same.


Whistler1

Interesting. I have an XTR-695 and now an XTR-695SE. I like the compass feature. But I am also very interested in a Pro 78 or Pro 78 SE. I like the blue display.

Meh, I like the fact you can change the backlight colors to match your dash on the 695, it's great for if you change vehicles.