# Valentine One Gen2 vs Radenso DS1: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Valentine One Gen2 (Valentine Research) and Radenso DS1 (Radenso) among radar detectors. Radenso DS1 is the cheaper of the two at $399.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Valentine One Gen2 | Radenso DS1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $499 | $399.99 |
| Brand | Valentine Research | Radenso |
| Released | 2020-03 | 2021 |
| Radar bands | X, K, Ka, Laser | X, K, Ka, Laser; Gatso; MultaRadar MRCD/MRCT |
| Lidar detection | Yes | Yes |
| Gps built (in) | No | Yes |
| Directional alerts | Front, side, and rear Radar Locator arrows with Bogey Counter | — |
| Range rating | Extreme long range; CHIRP-adapted radar-seeking engine; SAW-D2L and LNA | Extreme range; single front-facing horn |
| Display type | LED display with directional arrows and signal strength | Full-color 1.6" OLED with 8 selectable colors and auto-dimming |
| Bluetooth app | Bluetooth 5.0; V1Connection app (free); V1Driver and JBV1 supported | Bluetooth 5.0; Radenso Nexus app |
| Auto learn filtering | No native GPS; app-based lockouts via V1Driver/JBV1; K-Verifier BSM filtering | Auto GPS lockouts (16,500 auto / 5,000 manual); camera database |
| Mount type | Windshield suction cup and visor mount (both included) | Magnetic quick-release suction cup; 1/4-20 thread |
| Warranty years | 1 | 1 |
| Weight (oz) | 6.5 | — |
| Dimensions | 4.6" L x 3.8" W x 1.0" H | 4.3" L x 3.0" W x 1.2" H |

## Key differences

- Radar bands: Valentine One Gen2 X, K, Ka, Laser vs Radenso DS1 X, K, Ka, Laser; Gatso; MultaRadar MRCD/MRCT
- Gps built (in): Valentine One Gen2 No vs Radenso DS1 Yes
- Range rating: Valentine One Gen2 Extreme long range; CHIRP-adapted radar-seeking engine; SAW-D2L and LNA vs Radenso DS1 Extreme range; single front-facing horn
- Display type: Valentine One Gen2 LED display with directional arrows and signal strength vs Radenso DS1 Full-color 1.6" OLED with 8 selectable colors and auto-dimming
- Bluetooth app: Valentine One Gen2 Bluetooth 5.0; V1Connection app (free); V1Driver and JBV1 supported vs Radenso DS1 Bluetooth 5.0; Radenso Nexus app
- Auto learn filtering: Valentine One Gen2 No native GPS; app-based lockouts via V1Driver/JBV1; K-Verifier BSM filtering vs Radenso DS1 Auto GPS lockouts (16,500 auto / 5,000 manual); camera database
- Mount type: Valentine One Gen2 Windshield suction cup and visor mount (both included) vs Radenso DS1 Magnetic quick-release suction cup; 1/4-20 thread
- Dimensions: Valentine One Gen2 4.6" L x 3.8" W x 1.0" H vs Radenso DS1 4.3" L x 3.0" W x 1.2" H

## Sources

- Valentine One Gen2: https://www.valentine1.com/v1-info/specifications/ (valentine1.com, verified 2026-06-26)
- Radenso DS1: https://radenso.com/products/radenso-ds1 (radenso.com, verified 2026-06-26)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/radar-detectors/valentine-one-gen2-vs-radenso-ds1/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Valentine One Gen2 ($499) vs Radenso DS1 ($399.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/radar-detectors/valentine-one-gen2-vs-radenso-ds1/
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