A quick question that should be easy to answer?

[aBLTcheeseburger]

Which is better as an average for all bands except laser, the Whistler XTR-695, or the Whistler PRO 78SE?

[stealthfz1]

I have both. The PRO78SE is better on KA but falses more unless you use the Filter 1 or Filter 2 option. They seem to be about the same for me on K band. I also seem to get more Laser falses on the PRO78SE.

[aBLTcheeseburger]

I have both. The PRO78SE is better on KA but falses more unless you use the Filter 1 or Filter 2 option. They seem to be about the same for me on K band. I also seem to get more Laser falses on the PRO78SE.

So which would you recommend?

[nosbusa]

I've had both. I returned the 695 and kept the 78SE.

The 695 did ok I guess, but I didn't need a compass, and I could hardly see the backlit LCD display when it was bright outside. With the 78SE, I haven't had any problems both with the unit, or seeing the blue LCD.

[djrams80]

I've had both. I returned the 695 and kept the 78SE.

The 695 did ok I guess, but I didn't need a compass, and I could hardly see the backlit LCD display when it was bright outside. With the 78SE, I haven't had any problems both with the unit, or seeing the blue LCD.

How does your Whistler Pro78 SE compare to your 8500?

[Gokhos]

Which is better as an average for all bands except laser, the Whistler XTR-695, or the Whistler PRO 78SE?

I would say th PRO78SE which is a newer and more sensitive model. There is an SE version of the XTR695 also. I have both an XTR695 and an XTR695SE and the SE version is more sensitive.

[nosbusa]

I've had both. I returned the 695 and kept the 78SE.

The 695 did ok I guess, but I didn't need a compass, and I could hardly see the backlit LCD display when it was bright outside. With the 78SE, I haven't had any problems both with the unit, or seeing the blue LCD.

How does your Whistler Pro78 SE compare to your 8500?

Sometimes the 8500 S7 alerts to K band first and then sometimes the SE's first. Both are good RD's imo. Haven't really run into KA band but maybe a time or two with the 78SE. The SE stays in my wife's car, and I alternate between the V1 and 8500.

[stealthfz1]

Originally Posted by stealthfz1
I have both. The PRO78SE is better on KA but falses more unless you use the Filter 1 or Filter 2 option. They seem to be about the same for me on K band. I also seem to get more Laser falses on the PRO78SE.

So which would you recommend?

I like the blue display on the PRO78SE. It is a lot easier to see than the XTR695.