Product Comparison: Minelab X-TERRA 305 vs Garrett Ace 250

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Minelab X-TERRA 305 Universal Detector

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Garrett Ace 250

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General Specifications

Brand

Minelab

Garrett

Model

X-TERRA 305

Ace 250

Origin

USA

About the Product

When value for money really matters, then the X-TERRA 305 is best in class! The X-TERRA 305 is the solid no-nonsense introduction to the new generation Minelab X-TERRA Series.

Pinpointing with the ACE 250 Pinpointing is one of the most important, but simple to learn, techniques you need when treasure hunting. Knowing how to pinpoint correctly can mean the difference between digging a six-inch hole or a 2-inch plug.

Key Specs

Circuitry Type

VFLEX

VLF

Type

All Terrain

Ground

Operation Mode

All-Metal and Discriminate

Search Coil Type

Concentric

Search Coil Size

6.5" x 9"

Adjustment Length

48" to 56"

42" to 51"

Search Coil Size
Search Coil Type

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Minelab X-TERRA 305 Universal Detector

This is a beast of a machine. It has a larger coil which is nice for a casual detecting adventure.
Love that the coil is a decent size, and it was super easy to put together.
Really easy to assemble, nice quality , super lite,and the metal detector super accurate.
This is a very good metal detector. Good quality with lots of good settings.
The search coil does not stay in one position no matter how tight I have it. It still flops around.

Size & Weight

Height

24 in.

22.1 in.

Width

11.4 in.

11.1 in.

Depth

3.2 in.

5.2 in.

Weight

2.9 lbs.

2.7 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Minelab X-TERRA 305 Universal Detector

So far it seems to work well, it's light weight, and my son was able to figure it out pretty quickly.
This metal detector I have to say is great I love that its light weight so you can use it for a long period of time.
The accuracy was on point and worked awesome. It was easy to assemble and light weight to use.
I love how light weight this metal detector is and how easy it is to use.
Love the metal detector. My son wanted to start metal detecting. Perfect for beginners. Light weight and easy to use.

Detection

Operation Frequency

7.5 and 18.75 kHz

6.5 kHz

Detection Modes

Coins, Relics, Jewelry, Beach, Pinpoint

All Metal, Jewelry, Custom, Relics, Coins, Pinpoint

Detection Depth

Up to 10”

Coins: up to 10 in., Big objects: 24 in.

Sensitivity

10 adjustments

8 adjustments

Ground Balance

Manual

Preset Ground Balance

Sensitivity
Ground Balance

What customers say about "Detection"

Minelab X-TERRA 305 Universal Detector

This thing is pretty easy to use. I found it to be quite accurate both location and depth wise.
It has a lot of cool features.. a waterproof coil and pin point searching.
The pinpoint mode works extremely well to pinpoint exactly where the metal is.
The pinpoint function is accurate and very easy to use.
Assembly was simple. Very lightweight. Works well in testing. Easy to use the different modes and the display is easy to read.

Features

Display

LCD display without backlit

Audio Identification

3 tone & mutli

2-Tone

Target Depth Indicator

Yes

Digital Target ID

–4 to 44

12 segments

Accessories Included

Headphones, Skidplates, Environmental Cover, Coils

Batteries

Water Resistance

Waterproof coil

Extras

Noice Cancel, 6 accessory coil options offer increased versatility, Threshold adjustment

Electronic pinpointing, Accept/Reject Discrimination, Continuous Coin Depth Indicator, Interchangeable ACE series searchcoils, Expanded Target ID Legend, Pushbutton Controls, Adjustable arm cuff, Quarter-inch (1/4") size headphone jack

What customers say about "Features"

Minelab X-TERRA 305 Universal Detector

The waterproof search coil will allow him to search for treasures along the beach shore.
I don’t have to worry if he gets the coil wet because it’s waterproof.
It is very waterproof, and I was able to use it in the water up to 2 feet up on the coil.
I used this detector on dry land and in water (the coil is waterproof) and that was good and without problems.
This i a great waterproof metal detector to start your quest for lost treasure!

Power

Batteries

4 AA

Battery Indicator

Yes