In the 1960s and 70s, there were dozens of metal detector manufacturers. From Grandpa Garrett’s memories, there were more than 50. Only two names have endured to this day: Garrett and Fisher. Few people know that Minelab’s history began only in the 90s when the main technologies were already established. The first multi-frequency metal detectors did not carry the Minelab label. Today, the Australian manufacturer claims to be the industry leader… Yet, they produce rather strange detectors that provoke more bewilderment than interest.
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Minelab X-Terra Elite
Discover the all-new Minelab X-TERRA ELITE series powered by Multi-IQ — a breakthrough in treasure detection combing cutting-edge technology and affordability. Designed for the savvy hunter in search of a fully waterproof, feature-rich machine with proven Multi-IQ technology, the X-TERRA ELITE stands unbeatable… (c) Minelab.
With these words, Minelab introduces its new metal detector to us. Let’s take a look at the one that “stands unbeatable.”
What’s new
I honestly tried to find something new in this metal detector. And… Everything in this detector (absolutely everything) has already been implemented in other devices. Essentially, the Minelab X-TERRA ELITE is a mix of features and capabilities from other detectors.
The same applies to its appearance. A typical Minelab shaft, control box, and search coil.
Specifications and Parameters
| Search Modes | Park, Field, Beach |
| All-Metal Shortcut | Yes |
| Custom Search Profiles | 6 (2 per detect mode) |
| Operating Frequencies (kHz) | Multi, 15 |
| Noise Cancel | Auto (19 Channels) |
| Ground Balance | Auto, Manual, Tracking |
| Sensitivity | 1 to 25 |
| Target Volume | 0 to 25 |
| Threshold Level | 0 to 25 |
| Threshold Pitch | Fixed |
| Target Identification (TID) | 119 segment: Ferrous: -19 to 0 | Non-ferrous: 1 to 99 |
| Target Tones | 1, 2, 5, All Tones (At), Depth (dP) |
| Tone Break | Ferrous (t1) adjustable |
| Tone Volume | Tone 1 (ferrous) adjustable: 0 to 25 |
| Recovery speed | 1, 2, 3 |
| Iron Bias | -1, 0, 1, 2 |
| Depth Indicator | 5 levels |
| Discrimination Segments | 30 segments (4 Target ID’s per segment) |
| Pinpoint Mode | Yes |
| Wireless Audio | Yes |
| Length (approx.) | Collapsed: 63 cm (25 in) | Extended: 138 cm (54 in) |
| Weight (including batteries) | 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) |
| Display | Monochrome LCD |
| Display/Keypad Backlight | Red | Off, High, Low |
| Flashlight | On, Off |
| Vibration (Master and Ferrous) | On, Off |
| Supplied Coil | V12X 12″ Double-D Elliptical coil with skidplate |
| Audio Output | In-built loudspeaker, Wired 3.5 mm (1/8″) headphones, Wireless headphones |
| Battery | 3.7 v / 5100 mAh internal Lithium-Ion battery |
| Additional Included Accessories | Getting Started Guide, Charging cable |
| Waterproof | Waterproof to 5m / 16ft, IP68 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -10 to +40 degrees celcius (+14 to +104 degrees fahrenheit) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 to +70 degrees celcius (-4 to +158 degrees fahrenheit) |
| Key Technologies | Multi-IQ |
| Warranty | 3 Years, control box and coil |
Photo Review
Package Contents
The metal detector is available in two configurations – X-Terra Elite Standard and X-Terra Elite Expedition Pack. The first configuration includes the device itself and the large V12X search coil. The second, more comprehensive configuration also includes the V8X coil and the proprietary ML-85 wireless headphones.
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Every manufacturer has small stories that had a big impact. Once, Grandpa Garrett decided to move his car into the shade and ran over his metal detector. He simply didn’t notice it against the ground. This incident led to the bright yellow color, which became a signature feature of the Garrett ACE series metal detectors. Later, they came up with the idea that this color represented gold, along with other branding elements.
Someone close to the Nokta manufacturer was hearing-impaired. Especially for them, the manufacturer introduced a vibration feedback function. Today, this is a mandatory feature adopted by other manufacturers as well.
It’s interesting… What story led to the red backlight in Minelab metal detectors?
Every manufacturer has small stories that had a big impact. Once, Grandpa Garrett decided to move his car into the shade and ran over his metal detector. He simply didn’t notice it against the ground. This incident led to the bright yellow color, which became a signature feature of the Garrett ACE series metal detectors. Later, they came up with the idea that this color represented gold, along with other branding elements.
Someone close to the Nokta manufacturer was hearing-impaired. Especially for them, the manufacturer introduced a vibration feedback function. Today, this is a mandatory feature adopted by other manufacturers as well.
It’s interesting… What story led to the red backlight in Minelab metal detectors?
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