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Compare the latest range of GPS Speed Camera Detectors


Compare the differences between the 2020 GPS based speed camera detectors that we sell online at SpeedCamerasUK.com.

Below we display two comparison tables. The first table includes feature comparison and the second table is a detection comparison that highlights which speed cameras each speed camera detector will detect. Click the links below to view the tables or scroll down this page.

1. Speed camera detector feature comparison table
2. Speed camera detector detection comparison table

GPS Speed Camera Detector Feature Comparison Table

The table below compares the speed camera detectors and the different technology they employ including GPS, laser and radar to detect fixed speed cameras and mobile laser and radar speed guns. A further explanation to some of the features can be found below the table.

 
  Cheetah c550 Snooper 4Zero Elite BT Snooper MY-SPEED XL

GPS database

Yes
Yes
Yes

Laser detection

No
Yes
No

Radar detection

No
Yes
No

Screen type

LED
OLED
TFT

Rechargeable battery

No
No
Yes

Directional alerts

Yes
Yes
No

UK road speed limit alerts

No
No
Yes

Western EU road peed limit alerts

No
No
Yes
Selectable alert range
Yes
No
No
Free updates
No
Yes
Yes
Subscription cost (best value option)
£69.99 for lifetime
FREE
FREE
Bluetooth updates
No
Yes
No
MAC compatible
No
Yes
Yes
Windows compatible
Yes
Yes
Yes

Comparison Table Features Explained

Rechargeable battery: Devices with a rechargeable battery enable you to use them cable free, although of course you can charge them in-car using a cigarette lighter adaptor as well.


Directional alerts: This means the speed camera detector will warn you only to speed cameras on your side of the road.


Speed limit alerts: As well as receiving alerts to speed limits at actual speed camera locations found within the units GPS database, devices with this feature include them for ALL roads whether a speed camera is present or not.


GPS Speed Camera Detector Detection Comparison Table

The table below compares the speed camera detectors and shows which speed cameras each speed camera detector will detect and alert you to.

 
  Cheetah c550 Snooper 4Zero Elite BT Snooper MY-SPEED XL
Gatso
Yes
Yes
Yes
Truvelo
Yes
Yes
Yes
Truvelo D-Cam
Yes
Yes
Yes
SPECS (average speed camera)
Yes
Yes
Yes
HADECS (motorway speed camera)
Yes
Yes
Yes
VECTOR (average speed camera)
Yes
Yes
Yes
SpeedCurb
Yes
Yes
Yes
Peek
Yes
Yes
Yes
Watchman
Yes
Yes
Yes
Red Light Camera
Yes
No
No
Red Light Camera with Speed Camera (dual camera)
Yes
Yes
No
Laser Guns (mobile speed camera)
No
Yes
No
Radar Guns (mobile speed camera)
No
Yes
No


Last updated: 11th September 2023