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
Technology VFLEX VFLEXFBS 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 Output Internal speaker & 6.35mm (1/4″) headphone jack.Internal speaker & 6.35mm (1/4″) headphone jack.Built-in speaker, standard ÂĽ-inch non-waterproof socket, custom waterproof socket (Minelab accessory headphones only)
Headphones Supplied Optional accessoryOptional accessoryKOSS 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)
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USB Connectivity ❌❌XChange 2 (via USB) compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7
Memory Remembers 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 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 & Prospecting10 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 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 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 & SizingTwo modes: Automatic & SizingNon-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 & Automatic5 Channels (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2), Manual & AutomaticManual & 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 alertAudio & visual alertAudio & 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
Warranty3 years control box & coil3 years control box & coil3 years control box & coil

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