Minelab E-Trac vs Whites Spectra V3: End of the Debate

Jeremy Harris — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:18:08 +0000

I frequently see the debate raging as to which is the better metal detector, the Minelab E-Trac or the Whites Spectra V3. I have not used either detector but fully believe in both of their abilities. Each has it’s strong points and areas where it doesn’t perform up to par, so let’s settle it once and for all. In your opinion, which is the better detector overall? Comments are appreciated justifying your reasoning.

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Whites Spectra V3

Jeremy Harris — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:29:08 +0000

Although the Whites Spectra V3 carries a high price tag, it comes with an amazing list of features. I think they may have really outdone themselves this time! Personally though, I haven’t tried it out so if any of you have, I’d be interested in knowing how well it works. Here is the list of purported features:

Full-Color High Definition Display
Analyze and 3 Frequency SpectraGraph Screens
Wireless SpectraSound™ Headphones
10 All-New Turn-on-and-Go Hunting Programs
3 Optimized Hunting Frequencies
Live Controls for Real-Time Adjustments
Six-Block Menu
Spectra V³-to-Spectra V³ Wireless Program Transfer
10″DD Search Coil
Adjustable Backlight
Owner Registration
Selectable Ground Filters
Recovery Delay
3 x 3 Target I.D. System™
On-the-Fly Adjusts
Color-Keyed Disc Pattern
Dozens of Expert Menu Options
NIMH Rechargeable Battery System

I was originally prompted to write this post to tell you all about the Test Drive they have available for the Spectra V3. It’s like a little mini-game where you detect and dig up treasures online. Check it out:

White’s Spectra V3 Simulator

TreasureWriter » v3

Minelab E-Trac vs Whites Spectra V3: End of the Debate

Whites Spectra V3