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Valentine Radar Detectors: What the V1 Gen2 Offers

Valentine Research’s current detector lineup centres on the V1 Gen2. Its manufacturer describes front and rear detection, directional arrows and app connectivity; compare those features with your preferred setup.

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Brand overview

Valentine Research sells the V1 Gen2 as a radar and laser detector with front and rear antennas, directional threat arrows and built-in Bluetooth. The detector page and datasheet describe the same model, so check the generation when assessing older Valentine One searches.

Models at a glance

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Valentine V1 Gen2 (Item 20020)

This is the same V1 Gen2 model, not a separate hardware generation.

Compare them side by side

Valentine V1 Gen2Official manufacturer imageValentine V1 Gen2Valentine V1 Gen2 (Item 20020)
Radar bandsX, K and KaX, K and Ka
Laser coverageFront and rearFront and rear
Threat directionAhead, beside and behind arrowsAhead, beside and behind arrows
Phone connectionBuilt-in Bluetooth 5.0Built-in Bluetooth 5.0
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