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Comparative Chart: X-Terra Elite vs. Equinox 900

Comparative Chart: X-Terra Elite vs. Equinox 900

Feature X-Terra Elite Equinox 900
Search Modes Park, Field, Beach Park, Field, Beach, Gold
All-Metal Shortcut Yes Yes
Custom Search Profiles 6 (2 per detect mode) 8 (2 per detect mode)
User Profile Button No Yes
Operating Frequencies (kHz) Multi, 15 Multi, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 40
Noise Cancel Auto (19 Channels) Auto (19 Channels), Manual
Ground Balance Auto, Manual, Tracking Auto, Manual, Tracking
Sensitivity 1 to 25 1 to 28
Target Volume 0 to 25 0 to 25
Threshold Level 0 to 25 0 to 25
Threshold Pitch Fixed 0 to 25
Target Identification (TID) 119 IDs (Ferrous: -19 to 0, Non-ferrous: 1 to 99) 119 IDs (Ferrous: -19 to 0, Non-ferrous: 1 to 99)
Target Tones 1, 2, 5, All Tones (At), Depth (dP) 1, 2, 5, All Tones (At), Depth (dP)
Tone Break Ferrous (t1) adjustable Ferrous, Non-ferrous (t1, t2, t3, t4)
Tone Pitch Not specified All tones adjustable: 0 to 25
Tone Volume Tone 1 (ferrous) adjustable: 0 to 25 All tones adjustable: 0 to 25
Recovery Speed 1, 2, 3 1 to 8
Iron Bias -1, 0, 1, 2 0 to 9
Depth Indicator 5 levels 5 levels
Discrimination Segments 30 segments (4 Target ID's per segment) 119
Pinpoint Mode Yes Yes
Wireless Audio Yes Yes
Length (approx.) Collapsed: 63 cm (25 in), Extended: 138 cm (54 in) Collapsed: 61 cm (24 in), Extended: 144 cm (56.7 in)
Weight (including batteries) 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) 1.27 kg (2.8 lbs)
Display Monochrome LCD Monochrome LCD
Display/Keypad Backlight Red Off, High, Low
Flashlight On, Off On, Off
Vibration On, Off On, Off per Tone Region
Supplied Coil V12X 12" Double-D Elliptical coil EQX11 11" Double-D coil, EQX06 6" Coil
Audio Output In-built loudspeaker, Wired 3.5 mm (1/8") headphones, Wireless headphones In-built loudspeaker, Wired 3.5 mm (1/8") headphones, Wireless headphones
Battery 3.7 V / 5100 mAh internal Lithium-Ion battery 3.7 V / 5100 mAh internal Lithium-Ion battery
Additional Included Accessories Getting Started Guide, Charging cable Getting Started Guide, Screen Protector (English), Charging Cable
Waterproof Waterproof to 5 m / 16 ft, IP68 Waterproof to 5 m / 16 ft, IP68
Operating Temperature Range -10 to +40 °C (+14 to +104 °F) -10 to +40 °C (+14 to +104 °F)
Storage Temperature Range -20 to +70 °C (-4 to +158 °F) -20 to +70 °C (-4 to +158 °F)
Key Technologies Multi-IQ Multi-IQ
Warranty 3 Years (control box and coil) 3 Years (control box and coil)

Summary:

  • Both detectors offer similar waterproof capabilities, being submersible up to 5 meters.
  • The Equinox 900 has more advanced features, including more operating frequencies, custom search profiles, and a higher number of discrimination segments. It's standout features are gold fields modes and carbon fiber shaft as well as the 6 inch gold coil that comes as standard.
  • The X-Terra Elite is slightly heavier but offers solid performance with its own set of features.