Minelab Metal Detectors Comparison
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Friday, July 2, 2021 — 0 Comments
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Find your treasure! Minelab is an excellent brand of metal detectors. Not sure which product is right for you? Check out the differences between these popular Minelab metal detectors below.
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 X-Terra 705 |
 X- Terra 705 Gold Pack |
 CTX 3030 |
| Technology | VFLEX | VFLEX | FBS 2, Smartfind 2, GPSi, Wi-Stream |
| Frequency/Transmission | 3, 7.5 & 18.75kHz – change frequency by changing coils | 3, 7.5 & 18.75kHz – change frequency by changing coils | Multiple frequencies: 1.5 – 100kHz |
| Coil (standard) | 9″ Concentric lightweight, waterproof 7.5kHz. | 9″ Concentric lightweight, waterproof 7.5kHz. | 11-inch waterproof Double-D smart coil |
| Audio Output | Internal speaker & 6.35mm (1/4″) headphone jack. | Internal speaker & 6.35mm (1/4″) headphone jack. | Built-in speaker, standard ¼-inch non-waterproof socket, custom waterproof socket (Minelab accessory headphones only) |
| Headphones Supplied | Optional accessory | Optional accessory | KOSS UR30 (100 ohm) supplied with detector (non-waterproof ) |
| Visual Display | Large monochrome 76mm x 37mm (3″ x 1.75″) transflective LCD. | Large monochrome 76mm x 37mm (3″ x 1.75″) transflective LCD. | Full colour LCD with backlight and adjustable brightness (1–10) |
| Backlight | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| USB Connectivity | ❌ | ❌ | XChange 2 (via USB) compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7 |
| Memory | Remembers user settings even if batteries are removed | Remembers user settings even if batteries are removed | Settings saved automatically while detecting and remain until changed or reset |
| Depth Indication | 5 depth indication icons. | 5 depth indication icons. | Accurate gauge active in normal detecting and Pinpoint mode |
| Detect Modes | (2) Coin and Treasure & Prospecting | (2) Coin and Treasure & Prospecting | 10 fully customisable, including 5 preset (Coins, Beach, Relic, Silver & High Trash) |
| Discrimination | Four factory Discrimination patterns that can be personalised, All Metal & Iron Mask. 28 segment Discrimination scale | Four factory Discrimination patterns that can be personalised, All Metal & Iron Mask. 28 segment Discrimination scale | Smartfind 2TM 2 dimensional colour discrimination: Ferrous 35, Conductivity 50 – 20 fully customisable discrimination patterns (2 per Search Mode) |
| Timing | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio Tone | 1, 2, 3, 4 & Multi (28) | 1, 2, 3, 4 & Multi (28) | Customizable Tone ID Profiles – 1, 2 ferrous (Fe), 2 conductive (Co), 4 Fe, 4 Co, 35 Fe, 50 Co or Combined |
| Audio Type | ❌ | ❌ | Normal, Long, Smooth & Pitch Hold |
| Ground Balance | Manual 1 to 90, Automatic, Beach, Tracking & Tracking Offset. | Manual 1 to 90, Automatic, Beach, Tracking & Tracking Offset. | Auto Compensation and Auto Ground Balance |
| Ground Balance Type | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Trash Density | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Pinpoint | Two modes: Automatic & Sizing | Two modes: Automatic & Sizing | Non-motion with modulated audio and visual crosshair on LCD, 2 modes: normal and sizing |
| Sensitivity Adjust | Adjustable (1 to 30) | Adjustable (1 to 30) | Auto and Manual (1–30) |
| Tune/ Noise Cancel | 5 Channels (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2), Manual & Automatic | 5 Channels (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2), Manual & Automatic | Manual & Automatic (11 channels) |
| Threshold | Adjustable (-5 to 25) | Adjustable (-5 to 25) | Level adjustment (1–50), Pitch adjustment (1–30) |
| Target Volume Adjust | Adjustable (0 to 30) | Adjustable (0 to 30) | Limit & Gain (1 to 30) |
| Battery | 4xAA Alkaline/Carbon/Lithium or NiMH/NiCad (not included) | 4xAA Alkaline/Carbon/Lithium or NiMH/NiCad (not included) | Li-ion pack with fast charger. 12 V car adapter supplied with Standard Pack only |
| Low Battery Alert | Audio & visual alert | Audio & visual alert | Audio & visual alert |
| Length | 1220mm – 1420mm (48″ – 56″) | 1220mm – 1420mm (48″ – 56″) | Min 37 in. (940 mm) – Max 55.3 in. (1405 mm) |
| Weight | 1.3kg (2.9lbs) (ex. battery) | 1.3kg (2.9lbs) (ex. battery) | 5.20 lbs (2.36 kgs) including Li-ion battery pack |
| Warranty | 3 years control box & coil | 3 years control box & coil | 3 years control box & coil |
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