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.


X-Terra 705

X- Terra 705 Gold Pack

CTX 3030
TechnologyVFLEXVFLEXFBS 2, Smartfind 2, GPSi, Wi-Stream
Frequency/Transmission3, 7.5 & 18.75kHz – change frequency by changing coils3, 7.5 & 18.75kHz – change frequency by changing coilsMultiple 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 OutputInternal 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 SuppliedOptional accessoryOptional accessoryKOSS UR30 (100 ohm) supplied with detector (non-waterproof )
Visual DisplayLarge 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 ConnectivityXChange 2 (via USB) compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7
MemoryRemembers user settings even if batteries are removedRemembers user settings even if batteries are removedSettings saved automatically while detecting and remain until changed or reset
Depth Indication5 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 & Prospecting10 fully customisable, including 5 preset (Coins, Beach, Relic, Silver & High Trash)
DiscriminationFour factory Discrimination patterns that can be personalised, All Metal & Iron Mask. 28 segment Discrimination scaleFour factory Discrimination patterns that can be personalised, All Metal & Iron Mask. 28 segment Discrimination scaleSmartfind 2TM 2 dimensional colour discrimination: Ferrous 35, Conductivity 50 – 20 fully customisable discrimination patterns (2 per Search Mode)
Timing
Audio Tone1, 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 TypeNormal, Long, Smooth & Pitch Hold
Ground BalanceManual 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
PinpointTwo modes: Automatic & SizingTwo modes: Automatic & SizingNon-motion with modulated audio and visual crosshair on LCD, 2 modes: normal and sizing
Sensitivity AdjustAdjustable (1 to 30)Adjustable (1 to 30)Auto and Manual (1–30)
Tune/ Noise Cancel5 Channels (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2), Manual & Automatic5 Channels (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2), Manual & AutomaticManual & Automatic (11 channels)
ThresholdAdjustable (-5 to 25)Adjustable (-5 to 25)Level adjustment (1–50), Pitch adjustment (1–30)
Target Volume AdjustAdjustable (0 to 30)Adjustable (0 to 30)Limit & Gain (1 to 30)
Battery4xAA 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 AlertAudio & visual alertAudio & visual alertAudio & visual alert
Length1220mm – 1420mm (48″ – 56″)1220mm – 1420mm (48″ – 56″)Min 37 in. (940 mm) – Max 55.3 in. (1405 mm)
Weight1.3kg (2.9lbs) (ex. battery)1.3kg (2.9lbs) (ex. battery)5.20 lbs (2.36 kgs) including Li-ion battery pack
Warranty3 years control box & coil3 years control box & coil3 years control box & coil

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