Minelab Metal Detectors Comparison

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	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