However, the detectors do look quite different. The Simplex is a little more dated in terms of styling and design than the X-TERRA PRO, which is to be expected with approximately 4 years between their release. The X-TERRA PRO almost looks like a hybrid of other Minelab detectors, borrowing elements of the shaft and coil design from the Vanquish range and the control box style from the Equinox detectors. It looks really modern, but one thing that may be either a clincher or a deal breaker for some is the colour. The X-TERRA PRO almost a military, camouflaged green colour which we like, but some might not. The Minelab X-Terra Pro has several great features, like high-resolution target ID, multi-tone audio, and excellent ground balancing that you wouldn't necessarily expect to get in a metal detector at this price point.

Re: XTerra Pro - Looks like a great selectable-frequency detector and hopefully you CAN ground balance it, unlike the Vanquish. But the omission of at least one rudimentary SMF mode makes it great detector if it was priced just somewhere between the Nokta Simplex and Vanquish price points. If they somehow allowed the Vanquish coils to be used with the XTerra Pro, that would be a bonus. Three easy-to-use preprogrammed search modes, a large LCD, and an intuitive user interface make it easy for even beginners to use right out of the box. Edit: Since this article was written Minelab has confirmed that the X-TERRA PRO is being launched at the IWA in March. See here for more details: https://treasurehuntingworld.com/2023/02/10/minelab-x-terra-pro-its-official/] So to answer Steve's thead title question: Do we need another single frequency detector? I would say the answer is, not really.Manticore machines that gives the user the option to run all frequencies at the same time. Core Features of the X-TERRA PRO Let us know what you think in the comments section below. Or drop in on our Facebook Group and comment there. With multiple-tone audio options, the sound of treasure has never been clearer — X-TERRA PRO’s advanced audio means you’ll not only ‘hear’ if a target is trash or treasure but you’ll also be able to gauge its size and depth simply by listening. LOUD AND CLEAR AUDIO This is an even more relevent question when true multi frequency machines can be had relatively cheaply now for an entry level model like the Minelab Vanquish 340. So all you Equinox users - how often do you use single frequency modes really? Are they genuinely useful and how? Because that’s what this is, Equinox with multi left out.

It also boasted making signal transmissions cleaner and clearer reducing distortion and increasing target ID accuracies. Loud and Clear Audio: Built-In Speaker (included), Low Latency Wireless Headphones, Wired Headphones & Waterproof Headphones (Accessories) If you are wanting to hunt more on open beaches rather than land, you may want to sway to a multi frequency machine as I outline below.AUDIO CONTROL – With multiple-tone audio options, the sound of treasure has never been clearer — X-TERRA PRO’s advanced audio means you’ll not only ‘hear’ if a target is a trash or treasure but you’ll also be able to gauge its size and depth simply by listening. This multi-frequency detector lets you fine-tune your searches by selecting the frequency best for the type of metal/ treasure you are hunting for. The ability to change frequencies also helps you filter out trash. Minelab offer their 3-year warranty on the X-TERRA PRO, which covers the control box and coil, whereas, Simplex only offer 2 years. We generally find both of these brands to be reliable and hope that you shouldn’t need any repairs within this time, but it’s worth noting. The X-Terra Pro is switchable, single-frequency metal detector with a waterproof rating of 5 metres, very impressive if you consider a person of 6 feet in height is only 1.83 metres tall.

While the X-TERRA PRO has; All metal, Field 1 and 2, Beach 1 and 2, Park 1 and Park 2. So slightly more pre-set options on the X-TERRA PRO. Adjust an array of essential and advanced detecting functions including Noise Cancel, Ground Balance, Volume Adjust, Threshold Level, Target Tone, Accept / Reject, and Recovery Speed. The X-TERRA PRO is a cutting-edge metal detector at an unbelievably low price. It borrows features from it’s higher-spec Minelab relatives. Minelab have once again flexed their technical prowess and delivered an affordable, high-performance machine. The X-TERRA PRO wins on waterproof rating, frequency option, target id’s, warranty, looks, coil size, and search modes. So, is that the case with the X-Terra Pro as well? All these different modes are just default settings differences?It is difficult to see where an “X-Terra Pro” fits into the current Minelab lineup. If the price is right though it could see of the Nokta Makro Simplex, Quest Q30 & Q60 and most certainly a whole slew of Garrett machines including the AT Pro and AT Max.

Their customer care rep said “I am not aware of any new detector, though I have seen images you refer to on multiple forums. There has been no Minelab announcement about any new product since EQUINOX 700/900.” If you want the newest technology, in an easy-to-use, waterproof detector, then grab the X-Terra Pro today.Since you already own and love the XP Deus II, Minelab Equinox 800, and the Nokta Gold Kruzer, and all of the new metal detectors on the market that are affordable, why did you decide to get a Minelab X-Terra Pro? The Minelab X-Terra Pro is a new metal detector introduced in February 2023. It is a fully submersible VLF metal detector aimed primarily at coin, jewelry, relic, gold nugget, and beach detecting. The X-Terra Pro is basically a Minelab Equinox without the simultaneous multifrequency option. Instead, it is a switchable frequency device, allowing the user to choose to run one of several single frequency options. A large difference between this and the old X-Terra series is the ability to do this with a single coil, just the push of a button. The X-Terra Pro is also fully submersible to 16 feet unlike previous X-Terra models. The X-Terra Pro is coil compatible with both the Minelab Equinox and Vanquish series detectors, meaning it actually has a better coil coil selection than either of those options.